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Surviving Divorce or Family Breakdown Surviving Divorce or Family Breakdown
16/07/2010
A happy relationship involves making plans and having hopes for the future. Family breakdown or separation can often mean such hopes and expectations change, and are replaced by fear and uncertainty.
Howes Percival and Relate launch family law helpline Howes Percival and Relate launch family law helpline
09/07/2010
Leicestershire people who turn to Relate when their marriages are in trouble can now call a free telephone helpline and talk to Howes Percival's Family Law team.
William Chalk joins Howes Percival’s expanding Private Client Team William Chalk joins Howes Percival’s expanding Private Client Team
02/07/2010
Solicitor William Chalk has joined the expanding Private Client Team at Howes Percival LLP in the East Midlands, working from the firm’s Leicester and Northampton offices.
Howes Percival and baby charity ADAPT conquer Peaks Howes Percival and baby charity ADAPT conquer Peaks
28/06/2010
Lawyers from the Leicester office of Howes Percival and supporters from the Leicestershire neo-natal baby charity ADAPT together conquered the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, raising £5,000 for ADAPT
Businesses Beware of Foul Play during the World Cup Businesses Beware of Foul Play during the World Cup
18/06/2010
As football fever grips the nation during World Cup, businesses need to ensure that they are on the ball to avoid allegations of foul play.
Bribery Act 2010 Bribery Act 2010
18/06/2010
Bribery and corruption has been a hot topic on the global business scene for some time and the UK has been perceived by some to be lagging behind other countries, with 'out of date' rules in place.
Employment issues arising from the World Cup Employment issues arising from the World Cup
16/06/2010
Question

Many of my staff are football fans and they are looking forward to the World Cup. What should I do?
Howes Percival and baby charity ADAPT in Peaks condition Howes Percival and baby charity ADAPT in Peaks condition
10/06/2010
Lawyers from the Leicester office of Howes Percival are stepping out with supporters from the Leicestershire neo-natal baby charity ADAPT to tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.
Share and Share Alike Share and Share Alike
09/06/2010
Wanting to live with someone and not have the commitment of marriage is an option which many people choose.
Protect your business relationship with a Prenuptial Agreement Protect your business relationship with a Prenuptial Agreement
09/06/2010
Most small businesses start as partnerships, but break down within a year. Friendship alone is not necessarily a good basis for a successful business partnership.
World Cup heartache looms for football widows World Cup heartache looms for football widows
07/06/2010
The World Cup can spell heartache off the pitch for married couples, warns a leading Leicestershire divorce lawyer, as wives can feel abandoned and neglected by husbands watching back-to-back matches.
Justine Flack joins Howes Percival’s expanding Family Law Team Justine Flack joins Howes Percival’s expanding Family Law Team
19/05/2010
Senior Solicitor, Justine Flack, has joined the new and growing Family Law Team at Howes Percival LLP in the East Midlands, working in their Leicester and Northampton Offices.
Howes Percival’s Michael Briggs wins award Howes Percival’s Michael Briggs wins award
17/05/2010
Michael Briggs, a lawyer at Howes Percival in Leicester, has been named the Young Solicitor of the Year 2010 by the Leicestershire Law Society.
Howes Percival and premature baby mums hit the catwalk for ADAPT Howes Percival and premature baby mums hit the catwalk for ADAPT
14/05/2010
Five Leicestershire mums who were helped by ADAPT when their babies were born prematurely took to the catwalk alongside seven lawyers from the Leicester office of Howes Percival LLP to raise money.
Divorce is a family business Divorce is a family business
12/05/2010
Marriage breakdown is always difficult, but it can appear doubly daunting if your husband or wife is also your business partner.
Prepare for married life with a Pre-Nup Prepare for married life with a Pre-Nup
11/05/2010
Preparing for your wedding should include planning your financial affairs. What is a Prenuptial Agreement and how wise is it to start married life by planning for all eventualities?
Howes Percival and John Lewis plan fashion show for ADAPT Howes Percival and John Lewis plan fashion show for ADAPT
10/05/2010
Five Leicestershire mums who were helped by ADAPT when their babies were born prematurely are to take to the catwalk to raise money for the local charity in a fashion show.
Meanwhile... a smart idea for empty shops Meanwhile... a smart idea for empty shops
10/05/2010
Owners of vacant high street properties in Norwich and Great Yarmouth could benefit from Meanwhile Use Leases – a novel scheme to regenerate town centres.
New rules give staff the right to training New rules give staff the right to training
10/05/2010
The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 came into force on the 6 April this year.
Is your company behind the times? Is your company behind the times?
10/05/2010
The 1300 sections of the Companies Act 2006 came fully into force on 1 October 2009.
The Top Five Employment Law Changes April 2010 The Top Five Employment Law Changes April 2010
10/05/2010
This year, we’ve already seen a raft of changes in employment law. Here is a round-up of five of the key changes introduced in April.
Howes Percival toasts English wine Howes Percival toasts English wine
28/04/2010
The leading law firm Howes Percival invited clients and contacts to a wine tasting with a difference – all the wines were from English vineyards.
Howes Percival plans major expansion of family practice with Harvey Ingram hire Howes Percival plans major expansion of family practice with Harvey Ingram hire
21/04/2010
Howes Percival has brought in former Harvey Ingram partner Jane Cowley to head its new family law team, as the firm forges ahead with plans to expand its private client offering.
Families feel stress Families feel stress
20/04/2010
One area which comes under stress during times of economic uncertainty is family life.
Howes Percival volunteers help Sence Valley wildlife Howes Percival volunteers help Sence Valley wildlife
20/04/2010
A team of volunteers from the Leicester office of the law firm Howes Percival LLP got stuck into a particularly challenging job at Sence Valley Forest Park.
FIT NOTES FIT NOTES
15/04/2010
Question

Too many of my employees are taking too long off work sick. I've heard there are changes afoot to the sick note system. What are they?
Howes Percival expands Leicester office Howes Percival expands Leicester office
06/04/2010
Law firm Howes Percival is expanding its Leicester office with the creation of 10 jobs. The company is to launch a family law division, which will be headed by Jane Cowley.
Partner hire: Jane Cowley at Howes Percival Partner hire: Jane Cowley at Howes Percival
06/04/2010
Jane Cowley is now Head of Family Law and the East Midlands Private Client Group at Howes Percival. Jane Cowley was previously Partner and Head of Family Law at Harvey Ingram.
Howes Percival expands into family law with arrival of a major new partner Howes Percival expands into family law with arrival of a major new partner
06/04/2010
The leading corporate law firm Howes Percival is expanding into family law, with the highly significant arrival of nationally renowned lawyer Jane Cowley as a new partner to head a new team.
Howes Percival advises Welcome Break on Starbucks deal Howes Percival advises Welcome Break on Starbucks deal
12/03/2010
The Leicester office of law firm Howes Percival has advised Welcome Break on a deal with Starbucks which will see the global coffee brand introduced to the motorway services operator’s UK network.
Howes Percival’s Matt Talbot to cycle with Dallaglio Howes Percival’s Matt Talbot to cycle with Dallaglio
12/03/2010
Matt Talbot, a partner at the law firm Howes Percival, is joining the former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio on his Sports Relief marathon cycle ride across Europe.
Bullying Bullying
04/03/2010
QUESTION
One of my employees has just informed me that they have been bullied over the past few months by their line manager. What should I do?
Howes Percival LLP advises Anglian Archives Howes Percival LLP advises Anglian Archives
23/02/2010
Howes Percival LLP has advised document archiving and storage specialist, Anglian Archives, on the acquisition of the freehold of new premises on the City Trading Estate in Norwich.
Business leaders join Chloe Smith MP to launch business forum for Norwich Business leaders join Chloe Smith MP to launch business forum for Norwich
23/02/2010
Business leaders, entrepreneurs and students joined Norwich North MP Chloe Smith today at an event to launch a new forum designed to bring business and education closer together.
First Non-Lawyer Partner for Howes Percival LLP First Non-Lawyer Partner for Howes Percival LLP
23/02/2010
Leading law firm Howes Percival LLP has strengthened its highly respected Estates Team with the promotion of Richard Lovett as its first non-lawyer Partner.
Warning to Employers from Recent Tribunal Claims Warning to Employers from Recent Tribunal Claims
23/02/2010
Statistics published recently by the Employment Tribunal service revealed that Tribunal claims arising out of an employer's failure to consult with employees over large scale redundancies increased.
Landlord with a corporate tenant Landlord with a corporate tenant
23/02/2010
Where a landlord has a tenant in financial difficulties, and potentially going into liquidation, there may be a number of remedies available to it.
Personnel Today Legal Dilemma Personnel Today Legal Dilemma
18/02/2010
One of my employees is disabled and needs adjustments to be made to her place of work. Can we make the employee change her place of work and carry out the necessary adjustments to our other premises?
The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (the "Regulations") The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (the "Regulations")
18/02/2010
The Regulations came into force on 28 December 2009 to facilitate the greater provision of services across the European Economic Area.
Payments under Construction Contracts are to change - but not yet Payments under Construction Contracts are to change - but not yet
18/02/2010
Very quietly, on the 12 November, the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill 2008 received the Royal Assent and became law.
Love in the workplace Love in the workplace
18/02/2010
Q. I have two employees who have become romantically involved at work. What should I do?
New Zealand Winegrowers prevent registration of "Kiwi Cuvee" trade mark by French wine company. New Zealand Winegrowers prevent registration of "Kiwi Cuvee" trade mark by French wine company.
18/02/2010
France has a renowned reputation for being a leader in the worlds of gastronomy and fine wine, and is not afraid to admit it.
Howes Percival backs Northamptonshire charity for 2010 Howes Percival backs Northamptonshire charity for 2010
21/01/2010
The Northampton office of the law firm Howes Percival has chosen to fundraise for the Northamptonshire Community Foundation throughout 2010.
Harassment in the workplace: loophole is tightened Harassment in the workplace: loophole is tightened
21/01/2010
A recent Court of Appeal decision makes it harder for employees to use 'loophole legislation' to claim harassment in the workplace, writes Simon deMaid, employment lawyer at Howes Percival.
150 people take part in Howes Percival pub quiz 150 people take part in Howes Percival pub quiz
20/01/2010
Question: How many England caps did Tigers legend Martin Johnson win?
Howes Percival donates gifts for Leicestershire Cares Howes Percival donates gifts for Leicestershire Cares
20/01/2010
Staff at the Leicester office of the law firm Howes Percival LLP have donated more than 40 Christmas gifts to bring cheer to disadvantaged people in Leicestershire.
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