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Fee Earner Q&A with Daniel Stephenson
Daniel Stephenson
Daniel Stephenson (pictured), joined Bermans in November 2023 and is a Solicitor in our Property team. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his work.
Continue ReadingInterest-ing Times – Navigating Default Interest Clauses
Ajith Prasad
While default interest clauses are standard in most lender agreements, they can constitute a penalty if they are extravagant, exorbitant or oppressive. If a default interest clause amounts to a penalty, then the lender will not be able to recover the default interest.
Continue ReadingBermans welcomes partner duo
Bermans has added two new partners to its growing team.
Employment partner Sarah Collier and litigation specialist Sarah Wellicome.
Continue ReadingEAT confirms that future claims can be settled by settlement agreement
Adrian Fryer
Employers who wish to avoid the risk of employment claims from departing employees are able to enter into a settlement agreement under which employment claims are settled.
Continue ReadingHappy Retirement Peter Sinnett!
Alex Chapman
It would be remiss of me not to mention that this will be Peter’s last briefing as Editor before he sets off for his well deserved retirement. Peter is a legend of the invoice and asset finance industries and has been associated with Bermans for most of his working life – initially as a barrister in Oriel Chambers in Liverpool when Bermans used his services as an advocate and advisor on so many occasions that he was invited to join us in 1989 as a Solicitor Advocate and Partner. He remained as such until 2013 when he became a Consultant since when he has continued to be an invaluable member of our ABL team.
Continue ReadingDid you know that Bermans offers a residential conveyancing service?
Rachael Murphy
Due to increased demand for residential conveyancing services, we have decided to officially offer this area of law as apart of our official services.
Continue ReadingA Disappointing Experience for Sony
Summer Levy
A recent High Court case in relation to Jimi Hendrix recordings was of interest to lawyers and classic rock fans alike but is also of wider relevance in relation to copyright and the settlement of claims.
The High Court refused Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited’s (Sony) application to strike out a claim brought by the Estates of the late Noel Redding and ‘Mitch’ Mitchell.
Continue ReadingSocial media and the workplace: what should employers consider when dealing with derogatory and damaging posts?
Alex Murray
Around 83% of the UK population are active social media users. It comes as no surprise then that social media continues to have an influence in the workplace. As a result, employers must consider how to handle employee use of social media, both whilst they are at work and away from the workplace.
Continue ReadingFee Earner Q&A with Jonathan Berkson
Jonathan Berkson, (pictured) joined Bermans in June 2013 and is a Senior Partner in our Asset Based Lending and Litigation teams. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his work.
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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