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Wollens and some of the most well-known names in Torbay’s business world – played a major role in securing the sale of Torquay’s world-famous Kents Cavern within a matter of weeks.
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Business First by Wollens
In this month’s issue of Business First, we’ve covered a broad range of topics including home working, commercial law, people management, marketing and much more. Download your copy of Business First here
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Company & commercial news
Why employers need a reflective response to employee beliefs
Discrimination and freedom of expression continue to pose a challenge to employers, with two recent cases highlighting the complexity of navigating such issues. Businesses need to continually review their recruitment and working practices to keep in step as this area of the law continues to develop.
Wollens has become a carbon-neutral business
Embracing sustainability, Wollens has taken bold steps to become a carbon-neutral business. Working with Planet Mark™ and through the implementation of eco-friendly practices, we have significantly reduced our carbon footprint, striving to mitigate the environmental impact of our operations.
Is your partnership agreement still fit for purpose?
Our commercial lawyers discuss why keeping your partnership agreement up to date is important for the ongoing health of your business.
Legal Tips and Requirements for Launching Your Business
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to put off important tasks, and writing a will is often one of them. However, having a will is crucial for ensuring your wishes are carried out after your death and providing peace of mind to your loved ones. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of having a will, and the steps to take in order to secure your legacy.
Why flexibility and rigid rules won’t mix in the workplace
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to put off important tasks, and writing a will is often one of them. However, having a will is crucial for ensuring your wishes are carried out after your death and providing peace of mind to your loved ones. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of having a will, and the steps to take in order to secure your legacy.
Court clash over whether a location is a singular destination
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to put off important tasks, and writing a will is often one of them. However, having a will is crucial for ensuring your wishes are carried out after your death and providing peace of mind to your loved ones. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of having a will, and the steps to take in order to secure your legacy.
The sale of Kents Cavern
Wollens and some of the most well-known names in Torbay’s business world – played a major role in securing the sale of Torquay’s world-famous Kents Cavern within a matter of weeks.
New powers for local authorities to rent out vacant high street premises
Simon Wilson is a consultant Commercial Property Lawyer at Wollens and he highlights this warning to commercial property landlords. DRACONIAN NEW POWERS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO RENT OUT VACANT HIGH STREET PREMISES Part of the recent Levelling-up and Regeneration Act...
The rise and fall of women in sport!
The rise in the popularity of women’s sport is finally showing signs of closing the gap on men both in terms of parity of pay and sponsorship opportunities. However, there is still a huge chasm in sports where women are a long way from the rewards and recognition received by their male counterparts. Many sportswomen are household names for their performances in their chosen sport. Some women are heralded as sporting icons. Pay and sponsorship deals have increased. But the women are still a long way behind their male counterparts
When should a lay trustee consult a solicitor?
The rise in the popularity of women’s sport is finally showing signs of closing the gap on men both in terms of parity of pay and sponsorship opportunities. However, there is still a huge chasm in sports where women are a long way from the rewards and recognition received by their male counterparts. Many sportswomen are household names for their performances in their chosen sport. Some women are heralded as sporting icons. Pay and sponsorship deals have increased. But the women are still a long way behind their male counterparts
