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Thomson Snell & Passmore grows Trust & Tax Management team
Thomson Snell & Passmore grows Trust & Tax Management team Law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has grown its Trust & Tax Management division with two key appointments. Gemma McDowell joins as a Trust & Tax Manager from accountancy [...]
Executors dealing with rental properties warned about potential liability following rise in buy-to-let ownership
Executors dealing with rental properties warned about potential liability following rise in buy-to-let ownership A property law specialist has warned the executors of wills involving rental properties that they could be personally liable for losses incurred during their administration [...]
Thomson Snell & Passmore announces 6.3% increase in billed fees for 2023-24
Thomson Snell & Passmore announces 6.3% increase in billed fees for 2023-24 Law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has announced a 6.3% increase in billed fees from the previous year as it continues with its steady growth. The firm [...]
Thomson Snell & Passmore announces nine promotions across the firm
Thomson Snell & Passmore announces nine promotions across the firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has made nine promotions across the firm. These include four Salaried Partners, one Senior Associate, one HR Manager, two Associates and one Senior Paralegal. Those [...]
Significant changes to holiday rights and pay introduced
Significant changes to holiday rights and pay introduced Important reforms to employees’ holiday rights and pay have come into force this spring, and it is vital that employers understand how to comply with the new rules according to an [...]
New Director promotion at McBrides Chartered Accountants
McBrides Chartered Accountants in Sidcup is delighted to announce the promotion of Anthony Hawkins to director in its corporate finance team. An ICAEW-qualified chartered accountant since 2009, Anthony joined McBrides as a manager in 2016 from a similar sized [...]
Kreston Reeves publishes B Corp™ and ESG impact reports
Kreston Reeves publishes B Corp™ and ESG impact reports Accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has today published its B Corp™ and environment, social and governance (ESG) impact reports. Their publication is coordinated to mark the firm’s first anniversary of [...]
Legal advice essential when providing for pets in wills
Legal advice essential when providing for pets in wills British households purchased an estimated 3.2 million pets during the Covid pandemic* and now owners are increasingly including provisions to pay for the ongoing care of their furry friends in [...]
Personal injury specialist shares top tips for road users injured by potholes
Personal injury specialist shares top tips for road users injured by potholes A personal injury specialist with law firm Furley Page has offered guidance to road users injured by potholes, as latest figures suggest the poor state of Britain’s [...]
Ultimate Finance hits new £100m double lending milestone
Ultimate Finance hits new £100m double lending milestone Asset-based lender Ultimate Finance has announced it has hit a new lending milestone with both their Asset and Bridging loan books hitting £100m milestones each at the end of the first [...]
Law firm Furley Page announces raft of promotions including three new Partners
Law firm Furley Page announces raft of promotions including three new Partners Leading South East law firm Furley Page has announced the promotion of three of its lawyers into the firm's partnership, while a further five lawyers have been [...]
Law firm Furley Page expands Whitstable operation with move to larger office
Law firm Furley Page expands Whitstable operation with move to larger office Leading South East law firm Furley Page is moving from its premises in Whitstable High Street after nearly 60 years to a new, modern, larger office at [...]
Kreston Reeves HR Rising Star Award finalist
Kreston Reeves HR Rising Star Award finalist Accountants and business advisers Kreston Reeves are delighted to announce their HR Business Partner Chelsea Crouch has been shortlisted as a finalist in the British HR Awards 2024 / Rising Star of [...]
National living wage expansion among ‘significant’ new employment laws coming into force this spring
National living wage expansion among ‘significant’ new employment laws coming into force this spring A host of new employment legislation comes into force this spring, with changes to the National Living Wage, flexible working and holiday pay all contributing [...]
Furley Page strengthens Dispute Resolution team as workload increases
Furley Page strengthens Dispute Resolution team as workload increases Leading Kent law firm Furley Page has announced the appointments of Partner Dan Sherlock and Associate Kelly Dickman to its highly regarded dispute resolution team, which has seen rising demand for its services from businesses across the South East. Dan Sherlock is [...]
Kreston Reeves promotes Tom Boniface to partner
Kreston Reeves promotes Tom Boniface to partner Accountants, business, and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has today announced the promotion of Tom Boniface to partner. His promotion follows the earlier promotion of five new partners in June this year. The [...]
Kreston Reeves announces five new partners
Kreston Reeves announces five new partners Accountants, business, and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has today announced the promotion of five partners. The firm, a certified B Corp™, now has 46 partners and 500 people across its offices in London, [...]
Kreston Reeves shortlisted for prestigious employer award
Kreston Reeves shortlisted for prestigious employer award Accountants, business, and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has been shortlisted for the prestigious Chartered Institute of Personnel Development People Management Awards 2023 in the ‘Best apprenticeship scheme’ category for its ‘Future accountants’ [...]
Brachers strengthens its full-service offering with two new partner hires
Brachers strengthens its full-service offering with two new partner hires Brachers law firm has bolstered its full-service offering with the appointment of two new partners. The firm, based in Canterbury and Maidstone, welcomes Joshua Williams to its award-winning Private Client team, [...]
Kreston Reeves introduces enhanced maternity leave policy
Kreston Reeves introduces enhanced maternity leave policy Accountants, business, and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has introduced an industry leading maternity and adoption leave policy that will see new parents receive full pay for 21 weeks. The policy, which takes [...]
Team Tutsham is announced as Brachers’ Charity of the Year 2023-25
Team Tutsham is announced as Brachers’ Charity of the Year 2023-25 Brachers is delighted to announce that Team Tutsham has been chosen as its new Charity of the Year 2023-25. Situated at a large farm in West Farleigh, near [...]
Thousands turn out to support Furley Page Whitstable 10K race
Thousands turn out to support Furley Page Whitstable 10K race Thousands of people flocked to Whitstable to watch more than 800 runners complete the popular Furley Page Whitstable 10K road race, which was held on Bank Holiday Monday, 1 May 2023. It was [...]
Furley Page promotes four lawyers to Senior Associate
Furley Page promotes four lawyers to Senior Associate Leading South East law firm Furley Page has promoted four lawyers to Senior Associate in its latest round of promotions. From the start of May, Daniel Bridgland, Sarah Woolnough, Rachael Stibbe and Costs Lawyer Richard Waters have all been promoted to Senior Associate. Daniel Bridgland joined [...]
Brachers celebrates staff achievements with 15 promotions in 2023
Brachers celebrates staff achievements with 15 promotions in 2023 Brachers has recognised the achievements of its staff with a raft of promotions across the firm, including four partners. The law firm, which has offices in Maidstone and Canterbury, has [...]
Kreston Reeves signs carbon accounting partnership with Ecologi Zero
Kreston Reeves signs carbon accounting partnership with Ecologi Zero Accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has signed a partnership with impactful environmental organisation Ecologi and their free carbon accounting tool, Ecologi Zero. It is a partnership that will [...]
Celebrating Brachers’ head of Residential Property retirement
Celebrating Brachers’ head of Residential Property retirement One of the longest-serving members of staff at law firm Brachers is to retire at the end of April after 37 years of service. Kate Baigent will step down as Partner and [...]
Kreston Reeves advises Global Critical Logistics on acquisition of Classic Automotive Relocation Services
Kreston Reeves advises Global Critical Logistics on acquisition of Classic Automotive Relocation Services Kreston Reeves has advised Global Critical Logistics (GCL) group on the acquisition of Classic Automotive Relocation Services (CARS). Kreston Reeves provided financial due diligence, tax due [...]
Kreston Reeves shortlisted for top tax award
Kreston Reeves shortlisted for top tax award Accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Tolley’s Taxation Awards for the ‘Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm’ category. These awards are [...]
Kreston Reeves achieves B Corp certification
Kreston Reeves achieves B Corp certification Accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has today (Tuesday 28th March 2023) announced that it has achieved B Corp status. It is a clear and strong demonstration of the firm’s commitment to being [...]
Dog attacks on the rise but claiming compensation can be complicated
Dog attacks on the rise but claiming compensation can be complicated Three decades on from the introduction of the Dangerous Dogs Act the number of dog attacks is on the rise, but despite legislation to prohibit dangerous animals it [...]
Lawyer urges couples to plan pre-nuptial agreements early as wedding season nears
Lawyer urges couples to plan pre-nuptial agreements early as wedding season nears A lawyer specialising in divorce and separation has urged couples considering a pre-nuptial agreement to make arrangements well ahead of their wedding ceremony to ensure that the agreement is concluded in good time prior [...]
Kent’s property sector remains optimistic about growth
Kent’s property sector remains optimistic about growth Kent’s property sector remains optimistic despite the tough economic climate, with over 70% predicting growth over the next two years, a survey has revealed. Industry leaders from across Kent’s property sector gathered [...]
Solicitors welcome steps towards compassionate leave during divorce
Solicitors welcome steps towards compassionate leave during divorce Solicitors at Kent law firm Furley Page have welcomed a new initiative by the Positive Parenting Alliance that could see employees being offered compassionate leave from work to deal with the breakdown of their marriage or relationship. The Positive Parenting [...]
Uncertainty and rising costs affecting financial confidence across academy sector, reports academies survey
Uncertainty and rising costs affecting financial confidence across academy sector, reports academies survey The 11th annual Kreston Academies Benchmark Report published today by accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves highlights growing nervousness in academy trusts about what the [...]
Solicitor warns men are five times as likely to die in road traffic accidents in Kent
Solicitor warns men are five times as likely to die in road traffic accidents in Kent A personal injury lawyer with law firm Furley Page has warned that men are over five times more likely to suffer a fatal accident on Kent's roads. In 2021, 85% of fatalities (51) on Kent’s roads were [...]
Brachers’ newly refurbished Maidstone headquarters will empower staff to excel
Brachers’ newly refurbished Maidstone headquarters will empower staff to excel Award-winning law firm Brachers, based in Maidstone and Canterbury, unveils its newly refurbished headquarters in Maidstone. The refreshed offices, based on London Road, have been designed to embrace the [...]
Brachers re-appointed to highly respected head injury solicitors directory
Brachers re-appointed to highly respected head injury solicitors directory Brachers is delighted to have been selected once again for inclusion in the Headway Head Injury Solicitors Directory 2023. Headway, the brain injury association, seeks to improve life after brain [...]
Canterbury Christ Church University Mediation Clinic expands to help support Kent businesses through the recession
Canterbury Christ Church University Mediation Clinic expands to help support Kent businesses through the recession The Mediation Clinic, run by Canterbury Christ Church University, has increased its offer to Kent businesses by appointing Jeremy Ferris to its panel of mediators. Jeremy is an Accredited CEDR (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) [...]
Spring programme for 2023 announced for University of Kent’s Lunchtime Concert series
Spring programme for 2023 announced for University of Kent’s Lunchtime Concert series The University of Kent’s Lunchtime Concert series continues on 8 February, offering an exciting range of musical performances that are once again sponsored by Canterbury law firm Furley Page. The Spring concert programme gets underway on Wednesday 8 [...]
Kreston Reeves strengthens corporate tax teams with property experts
Kreston Reeves strengthens corporate tax teams with property experts Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has strengthened its corporate tax team with two senior appointments. Both bring expertise in advising property businesses. Michael Haig joins the firm as [...]
Solicitors still key to successful separation, despite introduction of ‘no-fault’ divorce
Solicitors still key to successful separation, despite introduction of ‘no-fault’ divorce A lawyer specialising in relationship breakdown has urged couples planning to separate in the New Year to engage the services of a solicitor, despite the introduction of new ‘no-fault’ divorce laws last [...]
Divorce lawyer shares top tips to help separating couples protect themselves online
Divorce lawyer shares top tips to help separating couples protect themselves online A lawyer specialising in relationship breakdown has urged couples seeking a divorce to take action to protect themselves online while navigating their separation. January has long held the unofficial moniker of ‘Divorce Month’ due to [...]
Law firm renews sponsorship for the Furley Page Whitstable 10K
Law firm renews sponsorship for the Furley Page Whitstable 10K Local law firm Furley Page has renewed its headline sponsorship of the Furley Page Whitstable 10K, which will be held on Early May Bank Holiday (Monday 1 May 2023). Organised by Canterbury Harriers running club in partnership with Sporting Events UK, the Whitstable 10K is now in its 23rd year. The [...]
Kreston Reeves Senior Partner to Chair global network’s ESG taskforce
Kreston Reeves Senior Partner to Chair global network’s ESG taskforce Andrew Griggs, Senior Partner at accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves, has been appointed chair of Kreston Global’s ESG taskforce. Kreston Global is the network of 23,500 people [...]
Furley Page rounds off 2022 with raft of promotions
Furley Page rounds off 2022 with raft of promotions Leading south east law firm Furley Page has announced the promotion of four talented lawyers, building on the firm’s strong performance during 2022. From 1 December, Associate Melanie Christodoulou has been promoted to Senior Associate, while [...]
Lawyers welcome new legislation to protect consumers from harmful unregulated cosmetic procedures
Lawyers welcome new legislation to protect consumers from harmful unregulated cosmetic procedures Personal injury lawyers at Kent law firm Furley Page have welcomed provisions in the Health and Care Act 2022 designed to protect consumers from harmful, unregulated or unlicenced cosmetic and [...]
Redundancy
Redundancy In April this year, one in five employers said that they were likely to make redundancies in the next year (YouGov). That was before the economic turmoil and energy price hikes that we have all faced this autumn. [...]
Kreston Reeves announces three partner promotions
Kreston Reeves announces three partner promotions Accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has today announced three new partners. Lucy Hammond, Rachel Emmerson and Steve Moss, are promoted to partner from 1 December 2022. The firm will then have [...]
Furley Page bolsters Employment team as workload increases
Furley Page bolsters Employment team as workload increases Leading Kent law firm Furley Page has announced the appointment of two lawyers to its Employment team, which has seen its workload increase this year amid high demand from businesses for specialist legal services. Senior Associate Patrick Glencross and Solicitor Eleanor Rogers [...]
New Partner joins Rix & Kay to lead commercial property practice
New Partner joins Rix & Kay to lead commercial property practice Rix & Kay have appointed a new Partner to lead its established commercial property practice. Jo Marshall, previously of Knights, will oversee the firm’s commercial property team who [...]
Lawyer warns drink and drug drivers face life in prison as Festive crackdown looms
Lawyer warns drink and drug drivers face life in prison as Festive crackdown looms As the Festive season draws near, a personal injury specialist with law firm Furley Page has welcomed tough new sentencing laws for motorists found guilty of causing death [...]
Kent law firm Furley Page strengthens Real Estate team with promotion of two Partners
Kent law firm Furley Page strengthens Real Estate team with promotion of two Partners Leading Kent law firm Furley Page has announced the promotion of two new partners in a move that enhances its highly-regarded Real Estate team. Senior Associates Rebecca Crane and Anna Joiner have been [...]
Thomson Snell & Passmore signs up to new pro bono initiative
Thomson Snell & Passmore signs up to new pro bono initiative First firm in Kent to join Fifth Day, which promotes volunteering opportunities for ‘non-lawyers’ within the UK legal sector. Thomson Snell & Passmore has joined some of the [...]
Furley Page’s Family team expands in size to provide specialist legal services across three offices
Furley Page’s Family team expands in size to provide specialist legal services across three offices Leading South East law firm Furley Page has virtually doubled the size of its Family law team with a number of new appointments. This bold move has been made to ensure the firm is able to meet the growing demand for specialist family legal services across all three of its offices. The firm, with headquarters in Canterbury, [...]
Kreston Reeves named top accountancy firm for wealthy individuals and families
Kreston Reeves named top accountancy firm for wealthy individuals and families Accountants, business and tax advisers Kreston Reeves has been named as one of the UK’s top accountancy firms for wealthy individuals and families by the influential trade magazine eprivateclient. [...]
Brachers celebrates legal rankings from leading directory Chambers and Partners 2023
Brachers celebrates legal rankings from leading directory Chambers and Partners 2023 Brachers is celebrating another year of excellent rankings by the leading legal directory Chambers and Partners, with the firm being ranked in seven practice areas and 11 lawyers [...]
Newly-qualified solicitor joins Furley Page’s regionally renowned Private Client team
Newly-qualified solicitor Abigail Bartlett has joined leading Kent law firm Furley Page’s regionally renowned Private Client team. Abigail studied Law at Canterbury Christ Church University, graduating with First Class Honours, and was awarded The Ruskin Prize as the top performing Law & Criminal Justice Department [...]
Thomson Snell & Passmore recognised in Chambers UK Guide
Thomson Snell & Passmore recognised in Chambers UK Guide The firm has once again been recognised in the prestigious Chambers UK Guide for 2023. We have retained top Band 1 rankings for a notable 5 practice areas, with 12 [...]
National guide ranks Furley Page among South East’s legal elite
National guide ranks Furley Page among South East’s legal elite Individual lawyers and teams at leading South East law firm Furley Page have been recognised for their expertise in the latest annual rankings published by prestigious national legal guide, The Legal 500 2023. Furley [...]
University of Kent’s lunchtime concert series returns this October
University of Kent’s lunchtime concert series returns this October The University of Kent’s Lunchtime Concert series resumes this October, offering an exciting and eclectic range of musical performances that are once again sponsored by Canterbury law firm Furley Page. The autumn concert programme kicks off on Wednesday 19 [...]
Kreston Reeves team double top Accountancy Age 35 under 35 ranking
Kreston Reeves team double top Accountancy Age 35 under 35 ranking Two of the Kreston Reeves team have been recognised in Accountancy Age’s 35 under 35 list. Accountants, business and wealth advisers, Kreston Reeves, is committed to nurturing and [...]
Kreston Reeves takes top business award at the Canterbury Climate Action Awards
Kreston Reeves takes top business award at the Canterbury Climate Action Awards Accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has won a top award for its commitment to becoming carbon neutral at the Canterbury Climate Action Awards. The firm [...]
Furley Page attends 77th annual East Kent Ploughing Match
Furley Page attends 77th annual East Kent Ploughing Match Leading South East law firm Furley Page attended The East Kent Ploughing Match, which was held on Wednesday 28 September at Stoneheap Farm near Deal. Partner Sarah Webster, Head of the firm’s Agriculture and Rural Business Team, [...]
Kreston Reeves named top 10 firm in Accountancy Age ‘Power Index’
Kreston Reeves named top 10 firm in Accountancy Age ‘Power Index’ Accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has been ranked one of the UK's top 10 accountancy firms in the inaugural Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index. The Accountancy [...]
How could the mini-Budget affect SMEs?
How could the mini-Budget affect SMEs? The new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced today that he was ushering in a ‘new era’ as he unveiled tax cuts in his ‘mini-Budget’ that will affect small and medium sized entities and owner [...]
Experts from Thomson Snell & Passmore respond to the ‘mini budget’
Experts from Thomson Snell & Passmore respond to the ‘mini budget’ Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has unveiled his so called ‘mini budget’, including a range of tax cutting announcements. Here, experts from across law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore’s departments [...]
Businesses respond to government measures to help cut energy bills
Businesses respond to government measures to help cut energy bills Under the proposals announced today businesses will see their energy costs capped at 21.1p per kWh for electricity and 7.5p per kWh for gas – which the government suggests [...]
Global Britain? Businesses look for growth from domestic markets for next 12 months, finds survey
Global Britain? Businesses look for growth from domestic markets for next 12 months, finds survey UK owner-managed businesses have an increasingly global outlook but will look for greatest growth from domestic markets over the next year, reports a survey [...]
Kreston Reeves a double award winner at the Accounting Excellence Awards
Kreston Reeves a double award winner at the Accounting Excellence Awards Accountants, business and wealth advisers, Kreston Reeves, topped the prestigious annual Accounting Excellence Awards winning both ‘Large Firm of the Year’ and ‘Tax Team of the Year’ awards. [...]
Thomson Snell & Passmore grows its Commercial Property & Development team
Thomson Snell & Passmore grows its Commercial Property & Development team Thomson Snell & Passmore has added further expertise to its Commercial Property department with two new appointments. Charlotte Gould has joined as a Partner from Knight’s plc and [...]
Thomson Snell & Passmore further strengthens its Corporate M&A team with two new appointments
Thomson Snell & Passmore further strengthens its Corporate M&A team with two new appointments Thomson Snell & Passmore’s award-winning Corporate M&A department has taken a step forward with its growth plans with two key appointments. Rosie Haines joins as [...]
Furley Page expands Agriculture and Rural Business team to meet growing demand for specialist legal services
Furley Page expands Agriculture and Rural Business team to meet growing demand for specialist legal services Leading South East law firm Furley Page has expanded its Agriculture and Rural Business team in order to meet growing demand for its [...]
McBrides boosts tax team with new director appointment
Steve Metcalf joins McBrides Chartered Accountants in Sidcup as private client tax director with 24 years’ experience gained from working in Kent and the City, most recently at Blick Rothenberg. Boosting the tax team with Steve’s appointment, McBrides tax [...]
Politicians and government policy damaging Britain’s reputation overseas, says business leaders
Politicians and government policy damaging Britain’s reputation overseas, says business leaders A survey from accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves reports that Britain’s international reputation is threatened by the actions of politicians and the current government’s policies. The [...]
Local accountants have Sidcup RFC’s back as they announce new sponsorship
McBrides Chartered Accountants is proud to announce sponsorship this season of Sidcup Rugby Football Club as the local firm seeks to increase its visibility in the community. Sidcup RFC was started in 1882 and today fields 16 teams ranging from [...]
Search for Medway’s best businesses hotting-up as finalists announced for annual awards
The finalists have been announced for the Medway Business Awards, as tension mounts in the search for the region’s best businesses. The judges are delighted to announce the 12 finalists who have been invited to the Gala Awards evening to be held at The Pilkington [...]
Top tax honours for Kreston Reeves trusts specialist
Top tax honours for Kreston Reeves trusts specialist Kreston Reeves’ trusts and estates tax specialists, Reshan Ragunathan, has been awarded top honours by the Chartered Institute of Taxation. Reshan, who joined Kreston Reeves in March 2020, has been awarded [...]
Ultimate Finance recruits new Regional Director Alice Williams to its Bridging team
Ultimate Finance recruits new Regional Director Alice Williams to its Bridging team Specialist asset-based lender Ultimate Finance has today announced the appointment of Alice Williams as a Regional Director on the back of a strong H1 growth performance and [...]
McBrides Accountants sponsorship of the Kent Law Society
Exciting year ahead for oldest law society in the country as big name sponsors in Kent announce support of their endeavours McBrides Chartered Accountants is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Kent Law Society (KLS) for the 2022-2023 [...]
Furley Page solicitor gains specialist qualification in cross-border estates
Furley Page solicitor gains specialist qualification in cross-border estates Melanie Christodoulou, Associate at Kent law firm Furley Page, has been awarded the STEP Excellence Awards for the highest-scoring student globally from the 2021 STEP Advanced Certificate in Cross-Border Estates. STEP [...]
Rugby lagging behind as football takes significant steps to tackle dementia
Rugby lagging behind as football takes significant steps to tackle dementia A personal injury specialist at law firm Furley Page says the Football Association’s recently announced trial ban on heading in matches below under-12 level is a step in [...]
Kreston Reeves given ‘good’ Ofsted rating
Kreston Reeves given ‘good’ Ofsted rating Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has been rated ‘good’ in its first Ofsted inspection. It is one of the first times Ofsted has inspected an accountancy firm as an Employer Training [...]
Kreston Reeves shortlisted for three Accounting Excellence Awards
Kreston Reeves shortlisted for three Accounting Excellence Awards Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has been shortlisted for three awards that confirm its commitment to accountancy excellence. The firm, with offices across London, Kent and Sussex, has been [...]
Early planning the key to avoiding summer holiday “minefield” when co-parenting after separation
Early planning the key to avoiding summer holiday “minefield” when co-parenting after separation A family lawyer has said where separated parents share the care of their children, early communication and planning are key to avoiding potential conflict over child arrangements [...]
New Partner joins Furley Page’s Commercial Property team
New Partner joins Furley Page’s Commercial Property team Leading South East law firm Furley Page has appointed a Partner with more than 20 years’ experience in commercial and agricultural property matters to its highly-regarded Commercial Property team. Sarah Webster joined [...]
Concerns raised that Depp/Heard trial could discourage domestic abuse victims from seeking help
Concerns raised that Depp/Heard trial could discourage domestic abuse victims from seeking help A specialist family lawyer has expressed concerns that the ongoing libel case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in the USA is creating an atmosphere that [...]
Kreston Reeves strengthens Restructuring team with partner appointment Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has strengthened its market-leading Restructuring team with the appointment of Carrie James. A licenced insolvency practitioner, Carrie joined Kreston Reeves on 18 May from [...]
Kreston Reeves secures Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals accreditation Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has secured the highly regarded Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP). The Payroll Assurance Scheme, a voluntary [...]
Real estate lawyer with specialism in agriculture joins Furley Page
Real estate lawyer with specialism in agriculture joins Furley Page Leading south east law firm Furley Page has appointed a new Associate Solicitor to its Real Estate team. Daniel Bridgland joined the firm this month after almost 10 years as [...]
Kent and Medway businesses look to pass on increased costs to customers, finds survey
Kent and Medway businesses look to pass on increased costs to customers, finds survey Businesses in Kent and Medway are facing increased costs and will be looking to pass them on to their customers, finds a new survey of [...]
Key features of new ‘no fault’ divorce law explained
Key features of new ‘no fault’ divorce law explained The introduction of new divorce laws in England and Wales marks a fundamental shift to a ‘no fault’ system, but what will this mean in practice for couples looking to [...]
Thousands gather for Furley Page Whitstable 10k
Thousands gather for Furley Page Whitstable 10k Thousands of people flocked to Whitstable to watch nearly 650 runners complete the popular Furley Page Whitstable 10k road race, which was held on Bank Holiday Monday (2 May 2022). It was Joshua [...]
Learn intestacy lessons from the rich and famous or risk losing control of how your estate passes
Learn intestacy lessons from the rich and famous or risk losing control of how your estate passes Making a will is the most effective way to determine who will benefit from your assets when you die, but an estimated 60% of [...]
Ultimate Finance increases maximum Structured Finance deal size to £10m to meet market gap for multi-asset SME lending
Ultimate Finance increases maximum Structured Finance deal size to £10m to meet market gap for multi-asset SME lending Ultimate Finance is today announcing an increase to its maximum Structured Finance deal size to £10m as well as simplifying lending [...]
Kreston Reeves achieves carbon neutrality
Kreston Reeves achieves carbon neutrality Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves marked a major environmental benchmark, becoming officially carbon neutral. The firm, with offices across London, Kent and Sussex, set a target to achieve carbon neutrality by the [...]
Kreston Reeves up for three awards
Kreston Reeves up for three awards Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has been shortlisted for three separate awards. The firm, with offices across London, Kent and Sussex, has been shortlisted for the ‘Community Impact Award’ in the [...]
Ultimate Finance appoints new Regional Director in the South East
Ultimate Finance appoints new Regional Director in the South East Specialist asset-based lender Ultimate Finance announces the appointment of a new Regional Director to the sales team on the back of a transformational year which saw them regularly beating [...]
Ultimate Finance reports landmark year as it prepares to celebrate 20th birthday
Ultimate Finance reports landmark year as it prepares to celebrate 20th birthday SME funding partner delivers record performance by providing more than £1.9bn of funding in 2021. 11 January 2022 - Specialist asset-based lender Ultimate Finance provided funding of [...]
Kreston Reeves promotes two new partners
Kreston Reeves promotes two new partners Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has today announced the promotion of two new partners. Simon Levine is promoted to Partner in the Legal Services and Private Client team, and Robert Beasley [...]
Lawyer sheds light on unexpected benefits of rejecting an inheritance
Lawyer sheds light on unexpected benefits of rejecting an inheritance There has been an inheritance windfall in the UK, with more than 11 million people inheriting money over the past decade*. While many will benefit from using their additional wealth, some people choose [...]
Ultimate Finance strengthens relationship with HSBC with £60m Asset Finance wholesale funding facility
Ultimate Finance strengthens relationship with HSBC with £60m Asset Finance wholesale funding facility Specialist asset-based lender Ultimate Finance has strengthened its relationship with HSBC extending their Asset Finance wholesale funding facility of £60m, which gives the lender greater flexibility [...]
Know the law before purchasing E-Scooters as Christmas presents warns Kent lawyer
Know the law before purchasing E-Scooters as Christmas presents warns Kent lawyer E-Scooters are high on many Christmas lists this year, but a lawyer has warned people to ensure they understand the law before making a purchase, as most E-Scooters cannot be driven legally on UK roads. [...]
META CORPORATE FINANCE WIN KCFA DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2020/21
META CORPORATE FINANCE WIN KCFA DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2020/21 Last night's event was a great success with judges Chris Price and David Miles presenting the winners and runner up with their trophies and prize. Congratulations to Meta Corporate Finance who were awarded the KCFA Deal of the Year 2020/21. Meta [...]
Furley Page recognised in two prestigious national legal guides
Furley Page recognised in two prestigious national legal guides Individual lawyers and teams at Furley Page have once again been recognised for their expertise in the latest annual rankings published by two leading independent national legal guides, The Legal 500 2022 and Chambers UK 2022, placing the [...]
Rupert Moyle from Kreston Reeves appointed Chair of the Kreston Global’s Indirect Tax Group
Rupert Moyle from Kreston Reeves appointed Chair of the Kreston Global’s Indirect Tax Group Rupert Moyle, Partner and Head of VAT and Duty at accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has been appointed Chair of the Kreston Global’s [...]
Kreston Reeves named as one of the UK’s top accountancy firms
Kreston Reeves named as one of the UK’s top accountancy firms Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has been given the accolade of being named one of the Top Accountancy Firms in the UK for the fifth consecutive [...]
Kreston Reeves crowned ‘Large firm of the year’ for the second year running at Accounting Excellence Awards
Kreston Reeves crowned ‘Large firm of the year’ for the second year running at Accounting Excellence Awards Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has been named ‘Large Firm of the Year’ at the prestigious annual Accounting Excellence Awards [...]
Could Britney Spears’ conservatorship saga happen in England?
Could Britney Spears’ conservatorship saga happen in England? Last week, after over a decade of struggle and a long-running, high profile legal battle, Britney Spears’ father – Jamie Spears – was suspended as her conservator. Britney’s conservatorship has sparked calls for reform across the USA and led [...]
New Highway Code rules should go further to protect the vulnerable says lawyer
New Highway Code rules should go further to protect the vulnerable says lawyer Rachael Stibbe, an Associate specialising in personal injury with Kent law firm Furley Page, welcomes new rules in the Highway Code, but says they should go further to protect vulnerable road users including cyclists and horse [...]
Cash flow crisis looms for supply chain hit businesses warns accountants Kreston Reeves
Cash flow crisis looms for supply chain hit businesses warns accountants Kreston Reeves The physical impact of stressed supply chains is hitting many businesses hard and is likely to do so well into 2022. A cashflow crisis is likely [...]
University of Kent’s Lunchtime concert series returns next month to bring music to your ears
University of Kent’s Lunchtime concert series returns next month to bring music to your ears The University of Kent’s Lunchtime Concert series resumes this autumn after a year’s hiatus due to Covid, offering an exciting and eclectic range of musical performances that Canterbury law firm Furley Page is [...]
Commercial landlords in Kent struggle to collect unpaid rent as legislation prioritises high street recovery
Commercial landlords in Kent struggle to collect unpaid rent as legislation prioritises high street recovery Kent’s high streets have suffered a significant downturn as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to a crisis for landlords as tenants continue to struggle to pay rent. In July 2021, commercial property owners in [...]
Employment law webinar offers businesses essential insights into hybrid working
Employment law webinar offers businesses essential insights into hybrid working Business leaders and HR professionals can gain valuable insights into the key legal and practical issues around hybrid working (also known as agile working) and the future of the workplace in a post-Covid world. Leading [...]
South East business confidence high, but supply chain and staff challenges loom
South East business confidence high, but supply chain and staff challenges loom The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has published their quarterly ‘UK Business Confidence Monitor’ which reports record high business confidence, boosted by strong [...]
Victims of road traffic accidents risk footing the bill for credit hire cars
Victims of road traffic accidents risk footing the bill for credit hire cars A Kent lawyer specialising in personal injury claims has urged motorists involved in road traffic accidents to insist on a courtesy car from their insurer, rather than opt for a credit hire [...]
Kreston Reeves named 2x finalists at Accounting Excellence Awards 2021
Kreston Reeves named 2x finalists at Accounting Excellence Awards 2021 Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has been named as finalists in two categories; Large Firm of the Year and Client Service in the Accounting Excellence Awards 2021. [...]
Furley Page donates £5,000 to The Kent Autistic Trust
Furley Page donates £5,000 to The Kent Autistic Trust Kent law firm Furley Page has donated £5,000 to support The Kent Autistic Trust (KAT) through its charitable foundation. The Furley Page Foundation is a registered charity responsible for managing all social responsibility programmes of Furley Page Solicitors. Last [...]
Over 50% of adults in Kent have no valid will, but gifts offer an alternative when time is short
Over 50% of adults in Kent have no valid will, but gifts offer an alternative when time is short The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many people to consider what will happen to their estate in the event of their untimely death, but around 59% [...]
Disappointing delay to introduction of long-awaited no-fault divorce law
Disappointing delay to introduction of long-awaited no-fault divorce law Kent law firm Furley Page has said the Government’s decision to postpone the introduction of the long-awaited new ‘no-fault divorce’ law until 2022 is “disappointing” news for couples whose marriage has broken down but wish to separate amicably. The new Divorce, Dissolution and [...]
Kreston Reeves promotes 35 members of staff
Kreston Reeves promotes 35 members of staff Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has today announced the promotions of 35 members of staff including a new partner across its offices in Kent, Sussex and London as the firm [...]
Thomson Snell & Passmore announces 10% increase in fee income for 2020/21
Thomson Snell & Passmore announces 10% increase in fee income for 2020/21 Leading South East law firm, Thomson Snell & Passmore, has announced a 10% increase in fee income from the previous year, demonstrating consistent growth. The firm has [...]
Understanding your clients’ legal needs On-demand webinar series
Understanding your clients' legal needs On-demand webinar series If you are a professional advisor, understanding your clients' legal needs can help you to provide a more informed, holistic service. We’ve put together a series of on-demand webinars, covering some [...]
Manufacturing businesses report supply chain challenges with stock lead times at 56 weeks
Manufacturing businesses report supply chain challenges with stock lead times at 56 weeks Businesses are reporting serious challenges to supply chains, with stock lead times hitting 56 weeks for even the most basic items. Accountants, business and financial advisers [...]
Brachers advises The Mum Club on the successful expansion and franchising of its business
Brachers advises The Mum Club on the successful expansion and franchising of its business South east based law firm Brachers has advised The Mum Club on the successful franchising of its business. The Mum Club is one of the [...]
Kent and Sussex businesses confident in their ability to access finance, but supply chain struggles loom
Kent and Sussex businesses confident in their ability to access finance, but supply chain struggles loom Businesses in Kent and Sussex attending the Kreston Reeves Finance focus webinar are confident in their ability to access the funding to support [...]
New Commercial Partner for Thomson Snell & Passmore
New Commercial Partner for Thomson Snell & Passmore Leading South East law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has appointed commercial lawyer Poh-Leng Devare as a new Partner in its Corporate and Commercial department, to further strengthen its offering [...]
Kreston Reeves marks double milestone – 200 and 50
Kreston Reeves marks double milestone – 200 and 50 Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves is celebrating two historic milestones in 2021 – 200 years of history for the firm and the 50th anniversary of the Kreston network. [...]
New rules reducing compensation for whiplash claims “a step in the wrong direction” says personal injury lawyer
New rules reducing compensation for whiplash claims “a step in the wrong direction” says personal injury lawyer New rules governing claims for whiplash injuries suffered in road traffic accidents will make it harder for victims to claim compensation, while the damages they receive will be [...]
Chamber vows to keep virtual networking events by popular demand
Chamber vows to keep virtual networking events by popular demand Virtual networking events run by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce have proved so popular with attendees that the organisation has agreed to continue hosting the monthly sessions, even as lockdown restrictions ease and increased contact becomes possible. The new series of free monthly networking sessions will again be sponsored by law firm Furley [...]
Record Breaking Climate Expedition backed by Kreston Reeves Launches double world record-attempts to mark UN climate conference in Glasgow
Record Breaking Climate Expedition backed by Kreston Reeves Launches double world record-attempts to mark UN climate conference in Glasgow A world-first circumnavigation of mainland Britain is to be attempted by the ‘human swan’ in a specially adapted electric paramotor. [...]
Kreston Reeves commits to hybrid working arrangements and a new London hub
Kreston Reeves commits to hybrid working arrangements and a new London hub Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has made a commitment to hybrid working arrangements across the firm and announced a new London office hub in Shoreditch. [...]
Recovery Loan Scheme opens books but on commercial terms, says accountants Kreston Reeves
Recovery Loan Scheme opens books but on commercial terms, says accountants Kreston Reeves The Government’s Recovery Loan Scheme has this week (6 April) opened its books to businesses looking for funds to support post-Covid growth. But unlike its predecessors, [...]
Covid pandemic prompts increase in enquiries about Lasting Powers of Attorney
Covid pandemic prompts increase in enquiries about Lasting Powers of Attorney Kent law firm Furley Page has seen an increase in enquiries about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic leads more people to put arrangements in place now in [...]
Recovery Loan Scheme opens books but on commercial terms, says accountants Kreston Reeves
Recovery Loan Scheme opens books but on commercial terms, says accountants Kreston Reeves The Government’s Recovery Loan Scheme has this week (6 April) opened its books to businesses looking for funds to support post-Covid growth. But unlike its predecessors, [...]
Thomson Snell & Passmore appointed to Shawbrook’s legal panel for Development Finance
Thomson Snell & Passmore appointed to Shawbrook’s legal panel for Development Finance Leading South East law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has been appointed to specialist bank Shawbrook’s legal panel. The firm’s commercial property department will advise the bank [...]
John Spencer Appointed Vice President of TWTDLS
John Spence Appointed Vice President Property litigation Partner, John Spence, is now Vice President of the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & District Law Society (TWTDLS), which puts him in line to be President next year. John joined CooperBurnett’s litigation team [...]
CBI calls for overhaul of government policy on environmental taxes
CBI Calls for Overhaul of Government Policy on Environmental Taxes The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged the government to overhaul its policy on environmental taxes to help the UK get back on track to reach net-zero. In [...]
Spring Budget 2021: What it means for businesses
Spring Budget 2021: What it means for businesses Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s, statement in the House of Commons, many businesses across the UK will be pleased to see a planned route out of the economic [...]
Kreston Reeves named large firm finalist at Accounting Excellence Awards 2020
Kreston Reeves named large firm finalist at Accounting Excellence Awards 2020 Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has been named as one of five finalists at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2020, Large Firm of the Year category. The [...]
Government reform of Capital Gains Tax
Government reform of Capital Gains Tax will have far-reaching impact, says accountants Kreston Reeves The Government has asked the Office of Tax Simplification to review Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Changes are likely to be announced in the Chancellor’s autumn [...]
New Banking and Finance Lawyer for Thomson Snell & Passmore
New Banking and Finance Lawyer for Thomson Snell & Passmore Ex Freshfields and Clifford Chance hire further strengthens the corporate and commercial team Leading South East law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has appointed banking and finance specialist Katya [...]
Lawyer warns Kent businesses could face prosecution
Lawyer warns Kent businesses could face prosecution if they return staff to work without thorough risk assessments As employers across Kent plan to welcome employees back to the workplace, law firm Furley Page has outlined the essential steps businesses [...]
Shop around and prepare a compelling case if looking for funding
Shop around and prepare a compelling case if actively looking for funding says Kreston Reeves Over 100 days into the Coronavirus pandemic and many businesses are still actively looking for sources of funding, but it is important that they [...]
Advice for families in crisis, as domestic abuse soars during lockdown
Lawyer provides advice for families in crisis, as domestic abuse soars during lockdown Following reports that domestic abuse cases have soared as a result of strains placed on families by the coronavirus lockdown, solicitor Rosie Eastwood from leading regional [...]
Government extends furlough
Government extends furlough giving businesses lifeline to October – comment from accountants Kreston Reeves The Government has announced changes to the furlough scheme giving businesses a lifeline to October. The changes will see employers from: 1 July allowed to bring [...]
Delays at Companies House leave struggling businesses with more debt
Delays at Companies House leave struggling businesses with more debt, says accountants Kreston Reeves Delays at Companies House are leaving businesses wishing to dissolve with growing and unnecessary debt, warns accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves. Andrew Tate, [...]
Real economy faces critical challenge over next 12 weeks
Real economy faces critical challenge over next 12 weeks, says accountants Kreston Reeves A survey of 221 small and medium sized businesses in Kent, Sussex and London indicates that the next 12 weeks will be critical to the survival [...]