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Fee 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.
Zaafir Hasan
Post-Completions Paralegal
Zaafir joined Bermans in March 2024 and is a Post-Completions Paralegal in our Property team based in Liverpool.
He assists Bermans property team with a wide range of property matters, including residential and commercial property acquisitions and sales, residential and commercial developments and acquisitions and redevelopment of buy-to-let properties. Zaafir also liaises with HM Land Registry and other law firms to achieve our clients’ objectives.
Zaafirs qualifications include:
- Professional Skills Course for Legal Practice – School of Law, University of Central Lancashire, Preston (2023)
- Master of Laws, Legal Practice Course – Liverpool John Moores University (2022)
- Master of Laws, Qualifying Law Degree – Liverpool John Moores University (2021)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management – University of Liverpool (2007)
Outside of work, Zaafir enjoys reading, sightseeing, news/current affairs and beach and countryside dog walks. He also has a Golden Retriever who is his constant companion and best friend!
Contact Zaafir:
T:0151 224 0516
Continue ReadingArtificial Intelligence, Lawyers and the Courts
Invoice financiers grappling with the threats and opportunities posed by AI may be interested to learn of the impact AI, and in particular the recent developments in generative AI, are likely to have on their interactions with their lawyers and with the court system.
Continue ReadingRoad freight claims are insulated from set off
One of the most complex and uncertain areas of law which invoice discounters and their lawyers regularly have to deal with is transaction set off, namely the extent to which the customer’s claim arising from defective or late performance of the contract on which the relevant invoice is based can be set off against the value of the invoice.
Continue ReadingLegal and Equitable Assignments; Validity of Notice of Assignment
Readers will be aware that it is very rare for a reported case in the higher courts dealing with invoice finance to emerge, so we were interested to see a report of a recent case in another area of financial services which raised squarely 2 legal concepts which are fundamental to invoice financiers:
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Charlotte Mills
Partner
Charlotte is a Partner in the Corporate team and is based in the Manchester office. She has spent more than 20 years working as a solicitor in the Northwest, supporting owners and managers of business.
Being a Corporate specialist, she advises on a range of matters including:
- Sales and purchases of businesses;
- contracts between business owners and between businesses and their investors, such as Investment Agreements, Shareholders Agreements, Articles of Association and Joint Venture Agreements; and
- corporate restructures, for example, share reclassifications, implementing holding company structures, buy-backs and capital reductions.
Her core specialism is in acting for sellers of businesses; supporting them through the complex process and ensuring they achieve the best outcome for their specific circumstances.
Charlotte focuses on providing bespoke advice, tailored to each client and their individual requirements. She aims to provide the highest possible level of client care, getting to know each client and their business to deliver the desired goal.
Notable transactions she’s advised on in recent years include:
Corporate team at law firm Bermans advises on sale of RoBAT to Swedish hi-tech company
Bermans Oversees Buyout of North Wales Haulage and Vehicle Servicing Business
Contact Charlotte:
E: charlotte.mills@bermans.co.uk
T: 0161 827 4614
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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.
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