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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
Ravendere Retreats is an award winning, luxurious, self-catering woodland escape set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the North Devon Coast.
Set in 12 acres of private woodland with stunning valley views, the secluded adult only Treehouse and Wildwood Spa retreat offer rest and relaxation and are the perfect escape from busy life.
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Company & commercial services
State aid, funding & procurement
Agency, distribution & franchising
Restructuring, reorganisations & demergers
Mergers & acquisitions
Management buy-in/buy-out
Joint ventures
Private equity
Refinancing
Company formations
Corporate governance & compliance
Shareholders agreements & disputes
Terms & conditions of business
Business interruption insurance claims
Commercial contracts
Partnership & LLP matters
Sports Law
Company & commercial news
Johan Cruyff Institute partners with Wollens
It is vital for a business to have bespoke terms & conditions drawn up and reviewed by a legal professional
Flexible Working Rules 2023 – what has changed ?
Our commercial property solicitors highlight the traps for commercial landlords in the law relating to guarantors and former tenants
Employment non-competes look set to shrink
New legislation is expected to be drafted to set a 3 month limit on non-compete clauses which prevent employees from working for a similar business, or setting up a competing business, within a defined geographical radius and for a defined time. So-called gardening leave and poaching look set to stay unrestricted.
All bets are off!
It is vital for a business to have bespoke terms & conditions drawn up and reviewed by a legal professional
Why your terms and conditions may be letting you down
It is vital for a business to have bespoke terms & conditions drawn up and reviewed by a legal professional
Artificial intelligence – the law is racing to keep up with technology.
Ed Sheeran has been defending himself in court against claims that he copied Marvin Gaye’s classic Let’s Get It On for his 2014 hit Thinking Out Loud. And while the songwriter had a successful outcome, copyright experts say the real challenge that lies ahead for Ed...
Due diligence – ensuring a business acquisition benefits from the contracts
Our corporate law solicitors outline how to ensure a business acquisition benefits from the contracts during due diligence
Wollens launches new Sports Law Division
Wollens are proud to launch this exciting new chapter in the firm’s development. Our new department is being driven by our sports lawyer Marco Floreale who has expertise in working with all types of sports people across the continuum of sports law.
Wollens is officially recognised as #72 in the UK 2023 Best Workplaces™
Great Place to Work ® have released to the top 100 Best Workplaces ™ highlighting small, medium and large organisations.
This year Wollens has been ranked 72nd in the country and the highest ranked law firm in the 2023 Best Workplace ™ medium organisations category. Great Place to Work ® are the global authority on workplace culture.
Wollens Solicitors Exeter – We have moved !
Wollens are delighted to announce that we have made our move from Cathedral Yard in Exeter city centre into new office space conveniently situated at Pynes Hill, Exeter. The new space has been fully refurbished and designed to create an inspiring, exciting, and...
