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Fee Earner Focus: Q&A with Tom Simpson (Property)
Tom Simpson
Tom Simpson (pictured), joined Bermans in 2023 and is a Partner in our Property team. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his interests and work.
Continue ReadingThe Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
Faizan Nayyar
The government has recently introduced new laws aimed at tackling corruption, money laundering and fraud involving corporate entities. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) received royal assent on 26 October 2023, and aims to reform the way in which economic crime is tackled and to improve the transparency over corporate organisations.
Continue ReadingProposals for Employment Law Reform
Adrian Fryer
Many of you will have heard Angela Rayner’s recent remarks in which she explained the changes that the Labour Party propose to make to employment law in the event that they win the general election next year.
The proposals are radical to say the least, and, if enacted, would completely change the employment law landscape for years to come.
Continue ReadingGovernment announces new plans to tackle late payments
There was a time some years ago when a major selling point of disclosed invoice finance was the perceived ability of established Invoice Financiers practised in the art of collecting debts when compared to the frequent troubles of small businesses in persuading their customers to pay on time.
Continue ReadingNew UNIDROIT Model Factoring Law
UNIDROIT is a respected international organisation dedicated to the improvement of commercial law across its 65 member nations and beyond, and will be recognised by more established members of the invoice finance community (ie. older readers!) for its Convention on International Factoring which was adopted in 1988.
Continue ReadingIncorrect amounts in invoices not fatal to success of debt claims
A recent decision in the Commercial Court provided some comfort to invoice financiers facing technical arguments in litigation as to the accuracy of invoices submitted to debtors
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Shona Jones
Trainee Solicitor
Shona Jones joined Bermans in August 2023 and is currently a Trainee Solicitor in our Employment team based in Liverpool.
She studied Law at Liverpool John Moores University and has completed the Legal Practice Course. Shona has also obtained a Masters qualification with a distinction at Liverpool John Moores University .
Outside of work, Shona enjoys reading (mostly fiction). She also enjoys staying active, usually running, or hiking up the Welsh mountains and is currently training for her next marathon.
E: shona.jones@bermans.co.uk
T: 0151 224 0500
Will I still get my costs back if I win: The Final Countdown to 1 October
Andrew Koffman
This is our latest update as the introduction of a “fixed costs” regime for most civil court disputes, where the disputed amount is over £10,000 up to £100,000, draws ever nearer.
The implementation date is Sunday 1 October.
Continue ReadingFlexible working bill achieves Royal Assent
Sophie Robertson
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill received its Royal Assent on 20 July 2023.
Under this legislation, employees will gain the right to make two flexible working requests in any 12-month period. This is a change from the current position, which limits flexible working requests to one in a 12-month period.
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Rachael Murphy
Paralegal
Rachael joined Bermans in October 2014 and is a Paralegal in our Property team in Liverpool.
Rachael is experienced in residential conveyancing and ensures her clients receive a smooth and hassle free experience when purchasing or selling a property.
Outside of work, Rachael enjoys going to the gym, visiting art galleries and going to gigs, as well as working her way round Liverpool’s bars and restaurants with family and friends!
E: rachael.murphy@bermans.co.uk
T: 0151 224 0503
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