Congratulations Dawson Hart!
The challenge was for seven members of Dawson Hart to run or walk 600km in June to raise money for Sussex Support Service. By this time of the year we would usually have held our annual Easter Egg Hunt at…
Dawson Hart stepping out…
… in support of fellow Chamber member, Sussex Support Service. Seven members of the Dawson Hart legal team will be running and walking 600km during the month of June to raise money for Sussex Support Service which is their charity…
Top 10 Employer Questions on COVID19
Covid-19 is presenting numerous challenges to Employers and the guidance is changing daily. We thought it would be useful to provide answers to the Top 10 most commonly asked questions to date. 1) Can we ask staff to work from…
Civil Partnerships available to mixed-sex couples
After years of campaigning and a case taken to the Supreme Court, mixed-sex couples in England and Wales are now able to enter into a civil partnership. From 2 December 2019, couples can give notice of their intention to enter…
Dilapidations – Calculating cost and value
Dilapidations are the repairs which may need to be carried out on a property at the end of a tenancy. Understanding dilapidations is more important now than ever as commercial leases are following a trend of having a shorter length.…
Parental Responsibility
Ok, so... Parental Responsibility? What does this even mean? When parents separate, there can be a lot of discussion about ‘parental rights’ and what that means. Parental Responsibility (PR) is defined by law as “all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities…
Financial Trusts and How they work…
Rix & Kay’s specialist trusts and tax lawyer, Bruce Clarke, explains some of the financial trust options available to individuals. Trusts are still a very important tool when undertaking estate planning – not just because in some situations they offer…
Selling a business: Hot topics for sellers…
Tim Sadka, Corporate & Commercial Partner of Rix & Kay, outlines the hot topics that business owners should consider and the key questions to ask ahead of selling a business. Be resilient and plan A sale process can disrupt a…
Great Crested Newts
District level Licensing Scheme Great Crested Newts were first afforded special status as a European Protected species in 1992 with the introduction of the European Council’s Habitats Directive. Did you know that this protected status has been enshrined into domestic…
Thinking of buying an existing business?
Whether you are new to corporate life or if you are a seasoned veteran in the acquisition game, there are considerations you must consider regarding the people who will be working for you. If you are simply buying the shares…
