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  • Carillion share prices fall

    Carillion share prices fall

    UK building and services firm Carillion has seen its share price fall 18%. It reported a first-half loss of £1.15bn and said it had taken an impairment charge of £134m on its UK and Canadian construction businesses.

    It had also made provision of £200m for losses on its support services contracts.

    This is on top of an £845m write-off announced in July.

    Carillion’s full-year revenues are now forecast to be between £4.6bn-£4.8bn, down from a previous expectation of £4.8bn-£5bn.

    How can a business solicitor help your company?

    If you are considering a company merger, acquisition, takeover or joint venture or are in the midst of a shareholder dispute or share capital transaction or need business advice please contact us.

    Call 0161 624 6811 to speak to John Porter and Soibi Iketubosin in our Company/Commercial Department or email jap@wrigleyclaydon.com or si@wrigleyclaydon.com.
  • Google strikes deal with HTC

    Google strikes deal with HTC

    Google has struck a $1.1bn (£822m) deal with Taiwan’s HTC to expand its smartphone business.

    Google will not take a stake in HTC, but some 2000 HTC staff will join Google in Silicon Valley.

    HTC was once a major player in the smartphone market but has struggled to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung. Google expects the deal to close by early 2018, provided it gets the all clear from regulators.

    How can a company solicitor help your business?

    If you are considering a company merger, acquisition, takeover or joint venture or are in the midst of a shareholder dispute or share capital transaction or need business advice please contact us.

    Call 0161 624 6811 to speak to John Porter and Soibi Iketubosin in our Company/Commercial Department or email jap@wrigleyclaydon.com or si@wrigleyclaydon.com.
  • Dr Kershaw’s Will Week 2017

    Dr Kershaw’s Will Week 2017

    Our Trusts, Wills and Probate department are once again taking part in Dr Kershaw’s Will Week whereby you can benefit from having your Will professionally written at a significantly reduced fee. The money you save on your Will is donated to Dr Kershaw’s on your behalf.

    Dr Kershaw’s is a wonderful, local hospice. Each year they ask for Oldham based solicitors to donate their time for free to write Wills during Will Week, this year from 9th to 15th October.

    We have agreed to waiver our Will writing fees and instead encourage donations to Dr Kershaw’s. Contact our Wills team on 0161 624 6811 and book an appointment during 9th – 15th Oct, quoting ‘Dr Kershaw’s Will Week’. Come and see us to discuss your new Will or any updates you wish to make to an existing Will. At the end of the appointment, we will give you a Dr Kershaw’s donation envelope (you can donate by cash or cheque). We will ensure your donation reaches the hospice, and you will receive a thank you from them, along with details of how your donation was used.

    Suggested minimum donations

    Single Will: £95

    A Pair of Mirrored Wills: £150

    If you haven’t made a Will, next week could be the right time to consider making one! Call us on 0161 624 6811 and book an appointment.

  • Are Court video links fit for purpose?

    Are Court video links fit for purpose?

    According to a survey being conducted by former magistrate Penelope Gibbs, director of charity Transform Justice, nearly three-quarters of respondents say video-link hearings in England and Wales have had a negative impact on participation for defendants who do not speak English well or at all, and for unrepresented defendants.

    Sir James Munby, president of the family division, berated the state of equipment in family courts, including his own court in London’s Royal Courts of Justice. Last year a law firm threatened to boycott a pilot virtual court duty scheme, which it claimed was not fit for purpose.

    Litigation solicitor

    Should a personal or business dispute arise, our specialist Litigation Department, take a friendly, proactive approach, applying their considerable knowledge and expertise with the aim of resolving the dispute as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

    We are aware that litigation is not always the best way to solve disputes and we will advise you on alternative dispute resolutions that can best rectify the issue, cost-effectively and keeping distress to a minimum. However, if court proceedings prove unavoidable, we have the expertise to prepare your case to the best advantage and arrange for your representation throughout the court procedure.

    Call our Litigation solicitor, Shalish Mehta in our Civil and Commercial Litigation department on 0161 785 3534 or email sm@wrigleyclaydon.com.

  • Popstar Fergie announces split from husband

    Hollywood actor Josh Duhamel and Black Eyed Peas’ singer Fergie have announced that they are splitting up after 13 years together, and eight years of marriage.

    The couple have a four-year-old son, Axl.

    The couple’s split announcement comes as Fergie is relaunching her solo music career.

    Family solicitors

    All matters relating to the breakdown of a family, particularly those involving children, are distressing. At Wrigley Claydon we fight on your behalf to make the difficult process of separation and divorce a little easier.

    We are experienced family solicitors and can assist you with the legal aspects of any family situation in which you may find yourself. As specialist family lawyers we pride ourselves on the ability to deal with these sympathetically and efficiently.

    Although we realise it is not pleasant to instruct solicitors in matters of this nature, it is very important to seek advice at an early stage in order to avoid potential difficulties in the future.

    If you are looking for family advice then please call 0161 624 6811 to speak to our Family Department.
  • Boeing and Airbus locked in 13 year dispute

    Boeing and Airbus locked in 13 year dispute

    US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has won a victory in a 13 year-long dispute with European rival Airbus.

    The World Trade Organization has reversed, on appeal, a ruling that Boeing received some state aid to help build its newest aircraft, the 777X.

    However, Airbus said, “the ‘game’ is far from over” as other complaints over alleged aid are still to be resolved.

    The two aviation giants have been locked for years in a set of disputes at the Geneva-based WTO.

    Brussels and Washington have two larger cases pending at the WTO, centered on multiple claims and counter-claims about illegal subsidies for their respective aviation industries.

    Airbus estimates it has lost $100bn in sales because of Boeing subsidies.

    Dispute resolution solicitors

    Suffering a financial or contractual dispute can have serious implications on your business. Our business solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf to recover unpaid invoices. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Call Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 785 3534 or email sm@wrigleyclaydon.com.
  • “boomerang divorce” and “yo-yo couples” on the rise

    “boomerang divorce” and “yo-yo couples” on the rise

    According to new research from the Co-op, a quarter of divorcees in the UK have considered reconciliation with their ex and 12 per cent actually got back together. Of these, 73 per cent cited managing to forgive an infidelity as the main reason, while 40 per cent simply admitted still loving their ex. This has been called a “boomerang divorce” or “yo-yo couples” – divorcees who get back together with their ex-spouse.

    One example is the former footballer Jimmy Greaves who, last week, remarried his ex-wife Irene, 59 years after their first wedding and 40 years after their divorce in 1977.

    Boomerang divorce solicitors

    At Wrigley Claydon, we understand that divorce and separation can be a difficult time. We fight on your behalf to make the process a little easier. We are experienced family lawyers and can assist you with the legal aspects of any family situation in which you may find yourself. We deal with our cases sensitively.

    If you are looking for family advice then please call 0161 624 6811 to speak to our Family Department.

     

  • Macmillan Coffee Morning 2017

    Macmillan Coffee Morning 2017

    We’re proud to announce that we will be taking part in the ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ on Friday 29th September.

    The annual Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. The concept is simple: we (Wrigley Claydon), along with other organisations, community groups, friends and families all over the UK, will host a Coffee Morning and donations on the day are made to Macmillan.

    Catch up over a cuppa, enjoy some gorgeous treats

    The money raised at a Coffee Morning will help Macmillan make sure no one has to face cancer alone.

    Every cake and cuppa makes a huge difference to people facing cancer. Whether you bake beautiful brownies or a nearly perfect Pavlova OR you donate generously and buy something yummy, you’re doing your bit.

    Here’s how you’re changing lives:

    • You’re helping to fund Macmillan nurses
    • You’re helping to provide cancer information
    • You’re helping with financial support, like grants and advice
    • You’re helping Macmillan answer calls on the Macmillan Support Line
    • You’re helping Macmillan be there when people need them most

    We are holding an all day Coffee Morning on Friday 29th September. There will be coffee, tea and cakes in reception from 9am-5pm for all staff, clients and anyone else who would like to pop in.

  • John Lewis profits fall by more than half

    John Lewis profits fall by more than half

    Profits at the John Lewis Partnership have more than halved after it was hit by re-organisation costs and the impact of the weaker pound following the Brexit vote.

    It said profits in the six months to 29 July 2017 fell 53.3% to £26.6m.

    John Lewis said the fall in the pound had pushed up its costs, hitting profit margins.

    It added political uncertainty had hit customer demand.

    John Lewis also suffered a one-off £56.4m charge, mainly for restructuring and redundancy costs.

    Business profit solicitors

    If you are considering a company merger, acquisition, takeover or joint venture or are in the midst of a shareholder dispute or share capital transaction or need business advice please contact us.

    Call 0161 624 6811 to speak to John Porter and Soibi Iketubosin in our Company/Commercial Department or email jap@wrigleyclaydon.com or si@wrigleyclaydon.com.

  • Prenuptial agreements to rise?

    It is predicated that there will be a rise in the number of couples seeking prenuptial agreements after the Court of Appeal rejected Karen Hart’s bid for an equal share of her and her ex-husband’s assets.

    Karen Hart was awarded £3.5m, out of total resources of just under £9.4m, in a financial remedy order made in June 2015.

    Karen Hart’s lawyers said the settlement “should have been based on an equal sharing of the assets they created between them during this time”.

    The ruling allows a judge to find that even where it is not properly evidenced, the financial contribution of one spouse outweighs the family and domestic contribution of the other. This can lead to a result that is unfair and discriminatory.

    This means that it’s important to establish and prove what assets you have invested into the relationship prior to the official marriage as they could also be included in any payout.

    Prenuptial agreement solicitors

    At Wrigley Claydon, we fight on your behalf to make this difficult time a little easier. We are experienced family lawyers and can assist you with the legal aspects of any family situation in which you may find yourself. We deal with our cases sensitively.

    If you are looking for family advice then please call 0161 624 6811 to speak to our Family Department.