Welcome to our Blog where you can access our latest news and legal updates. We hope to keep our clients well informed of changes in law and how these may affect their businesses and affairs.

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November 27, 2013 | by Mel

Dispute Resolution week takes place 25th – 29th November 2013.  The aim is to promote the benefits of alternatives to court for separating and divorcing couples.  It is organised by Resolution – the national organisation of family lawyers, committed to...

October 30, 2013 | by Mel

A recent decision of the High Court is a salutary reminder to parties involved in any form of settlement negotiation  that failure to make a settlement offer expressly ‘subject to contract’ may produce unintended consequences. In Newbury v Sun Microsystems...

August 28, 2013 | by Mel

Ellis-Fermor & Negus are proud to be celebrating 15 years as DNCC members click here.  Murray Macnab, Director (left hand side of photo) who specialises in Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions, attended the Chamber’s 2013 President’s Summer Reception at Colwick Hall Hotel,...

August 13, 2013 | by Mel

When couples separate, they not only have to deal with the emotional distress but may also face having to find fresh accommodation and a means to support themselves. Where there are children of the relationship the need is more urgent...

June 11, 2013 | by Mel

On 29 July 2013 the Government introduce Employment Tribunal fees – £1180 for an unfair dismissal case. Good news or bad? Bad news for employees with this financial obstacle to justice. Good news for employers as employees are deterred from...