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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 [...]