Murray Macnab, well-known for his Chairmanship of the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Branch of the Institute of Directors and also for being a passionate advocate for innovative IT and Intellectual Property based businesses has been appointed by Ellis-Fermor & Negus solicitors, as...
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Your employees may not have written contracts but they do have contracts of employment, and these oral contracts are fully enforceable by them. This is a problem, as without written contracts you are vulnerable in any dispute with employees and...
Intestacy Rules A number of cases have come across my desk in recent times that very graphically illustrate just how vital it is to have a Will, especially when one is not married. The first case relates to an elderly...
For the last 20 years or so I have regularly been advising clients who are concerned about the possible impact of care home fees on what they would otherwise have liked to have left to their families when they pass...
Legal secretary Jean Galley has reached a career milestone having celebrated 40 years in her job at Ellis Fermor & Negus solicitors in Ripley. Jean who is well known in Ripley having lived here all her life, joined the firm in...
Razzle Dazzle Pots Limited is set to launch its first shop in Nottingham after acquiring the lease to premises on Woodborough Road in Mapperley. Their Paint a Pot Ceramic Cafe is spacious and brightly decorated, making it a lovely setting for...
In Radmacher (formerly Granatino) v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42 the Supreme Court has decided by a majority (Lady Hale dissenting) that the Court of Appeal was correct to hold the husband to the prenuptial agreement made by the parties. The...
The skills of family solicitor Samantha Sanders have been recognised by the UK’s leading family law group – Resolution when she recently gained Resolution accredited specialist status. Samantha who has been qualified since 1994 undertook her law degree and Law...
Several staff members took part in the annual Robin Hood half marathon on September 12th 2010. A five-member team took part in a relay race and further staff members Sam Fryer and Simon Hale ran the whole half marathon themselves. All teams were raising...
We are delighted to introduce our new team of family lawyers at the Long Eaton office. Hannah Bramley and Karen Wilson are transferring from our other offices to lead the all-new family law department. Hannah joined the firm in 2009 and previously worked...