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Revised implementation dates for company law changes
Companies House has published a revised timetable for implementation of the company law provisions of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015. A number of provisions expected in early...
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National law firm Shoosmiths has been shortlisted in the 'Legal Advisor of the Year' category in the Laing Buisson Awards. The annual awards are hosted by Laing Buisson, a highly regarded provider of...
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Shoosmiths advises Octopus Investments on investment in to Healthcare and...
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised long-standing client, Octopus Investments ('Octopus'), on their investment in Healthcare and Services Technology Group ('HST'). HST are the owners of Care...
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Shoosmiths advises NVM Private Equity on £4.5m investment in Love Energy Savings
The Manchester office of national law firm Shoosmiths has advised NVM Private Equity (NVM) on their £4.5m investment of development capital into Love Energy Savings (LES), a Bolton-based comparison and...
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£1.5 million 'Pub Loan Fund' launched - Love your local enough to buy it?
A new £1.5 million fund to help local people take control of pubs at risk of closure was launched on the 11th September 2015 by Community Pubs Minister, Marcus Jones. The new 'Pub Loan Fund' will help...
View ArticleShoosmiths advises on £113m sale of debt purchaser
National law firm Shoosmiths acted for the management team of Milton Keynes based business Compello Holdings Limited ('Compello') in the £113m sale to Hoist Finance (UK) Limited in July 2015. Compello,...
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Directors: Changes from 10 October
The next phase in the implementation of a number of company law provisions of the Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 will include changes affecting the procedure for appointing directors...
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Shoosmiths advises Murray Hennessy on investment in TGI Friday group
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised Murray Hennessy on his appointment as non-executive chairman of TGI Fridays UK and his investment in the group. Mr Hennessy brings to the TGI Fridays Group a...
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Shoosmiths advises Coryton Advanced Fuels on Lyceum backed investment
National law firm Shoosmiths acted for the management team of Coryton Advanced Fuels Limited, the market-leading fuel blending and consultancy services business, on a significant investment from Lyceum...
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Shoosmiths advises Oakfield Capital Partners on investment in to The...
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised private equity firm Oakfield Capital Partners (Oakfield) on an investment in to The Gainsborough Silk Weaving Co Ltd (Gainsborough) - a leading industrial-sized...
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Statutory guidance published: Modern Slavery - Transparency in Supply Chains...
The transparency in supply chains provisions came into force on 29 October 2015. The long awaited statutory guidance has been published. This briefing sets out the key points for business. Introduction...
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The National Living Wage - How will the changes impact on your healthcare...
The introduction of a National Living Wage and its implications on the National Minimum Wage has been one of the biggest headlines of the Summer Budget 2015 - and one that is causing tremors throughout...
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Who is responsible for non-compete provisions in the contract of sale?
The absence of non-compete provisions when purchasing a business should cause alarm bells to ring. In the recent case of Luffeorm Limited v Kitsons LLP [2015] EWHC B10 (QB), the High Court was willing...
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Manchester M&A experts advise on 52nd deal for Chase Templeton
The corporate team from the Manchester office of national law-firm, Shoosmiths has advised private medical insurance broker Chase Templeton on its 16th strategic acquisition this year, the largest...
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Shoosmiths advises Mortgages Made Easy on major investment and acquisition
Shoosmiths LLP advised the shareholders and the management team of Mortgages Made Easy Limited on the acquisition of Contractor Financials Limited and the additional investment for growth by...
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Shoosmiths advises Starbucks first global franchisee on major investment
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised the management team of 23.5 Degrees on the equity investment by Connection Capital and bank loan facilities from Royal Bank of Scotland totalling £15.3 million...
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Illegal working checks - are you protected?
The Home Office is focussing on the prevention of illegal working. Are your practices for checking right to work documents up to date and being adhered to? As an employer, you may be liable to a civil...
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Receivables finance and ban on assignment - the New Legislation
The Government has introduced legislation to remove assignment restrictions within contracts which have the effect of preventing access to receivables finance. Receivables (rights to future payments)...
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Shoosmiths advises on £100m sale of the Hamleys group of companies
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised the shareholders of Ludendo Enterprises UK Limited (LEUK) on the sale of the entire issued share capital of the trading group that operated under the world...
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Shoosmiths advises South African retail giant on acquisition of Office Retail...
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised Truworths International ('Truworths') on the acquisition of an 88.9% stake in fashion footwear chain Office Retail Group ('Office'). The deal value is R5.5...
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