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New Vacancy: Finance Assistant
The Finance Assistant will assist both the Finance Manager and Revenue Manager with day-to-day tasks including general accounts tasks, credit control and purchase ledger.
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Meet the new Liverpool Law Society Chair of the Civil Litigation Committee
Bermans is proud to announce that its Civil Litigation Partner has been appointed as Chair of the Liverpool Law Society’s Civil Litigation Committee. This committee oversees and comments on changes in Civil Litigation law and procedure and represents civil litigators in the Liverpool region.
Fee Earner Q&A with James Whittaker (Insolvency)
James Whittaker
James Whittaker (pictured), joined Bermans in 2019 and is a Partner in our Insolvency team. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his work.
Continue ReadingImpact of Climate change on Property transactions
Shona Jones
Climate change is an undeniable global phenomenon with far-reaching consequences for our environment, economy, and society. While discussions often focus on its ecological and economic impacts, it is essential to recognise that climate change is also having a profound influence on property law. This article explores the potential impact of climate change in this context, highlighting the need for adaptation and innovation within the legal framework.
Continue ReadingInternational Women’s Day – Protecting women in the workplace
Sophie Robertson
International Women’s Day (IWD) is marked annually on 8th March and is a day to celebrate the achievements of women, to educate and raise awareness of inequality and to take to action to drive gender parity.
Continue ReadingIncorporating environmental protection into commercial contracts
Rob Eakins
Concern for the environment is at an all-time high. There is greater awareness, both on an individual and corporate level, of the impact of our daily activities and choices on the environment. ‘Sustainability’, ‘carbon footprint’ and ‘environmental impact’ are topics that now regularly appear on company websites and on their meeting agendas.
Continue ReadingInsolvency and employee concerns
With Lloyd’s announcing its liquidation and Medipharmacy going into administration we provide some key considerations for employers when facing the possibility of Insolvency.
Continue ReadingExtension of litigation fixed costs regime
In recent years the Government has applied a great deal of focus to the whole question of the funding of the civil litigation system and the ability of litigating parties to recover costs against opponents.
Continue ReadingMotor Finance Commission and Fiduciary Relationships
Funders gearing up to deal with the avalanche of broker commission claims in motor finance cases will likely be aware of a recent stream of negative decisions coming from the higher Courts on matters including the relevant limitation period for bringing claims, but there is some welcome news in a recent County Court decision on one of the key issues.
Continue ReadingExclusion Clauses Revisited
Our last Briefing contained a detailed analysis of the decision of the commercial Court judge in Last Bus Ltd (trading as Dublin Coach) v Dawsongroup Bus and Coach Ltd which resulted in a welcome and somewhat rare victory for a funder in upholding an exclusion clause in a Hire Purchase Agreement.
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