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Queen’s Speech will have an impact on businesses
New measures announced in the Queen’s Speech are likely to have a significant impact on businesses and employers. New measures announced in the Queen’s Speech are likely to have a significant impact on businesses and employers. The Queen outlined a raft of new Bills which the Government is....
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Attwaters Jameson Hill run for charity
As part of our fund raising efforts for Macmillan Cancer, a team of seven runners from the firm took part in the Loughton 10k run on Sunday June 15th. Taking part in the race were Tony Brownlie, Alison Lever, Catherine Hulbert, Lauren Agambar, Amy Marsh and Jai Kalidas. Over £1000 has been raised f....
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Attwaters Jameson Hill support Harlow cricket
The firm is delighted to support the forthcoming match between Harlow Town cricket club and the Lashing All Stars. The match takes place on Friday the 27th June at Ash Tree Hill, Elizabeth Way, Harlow. Full details about the lunch and the cricket can be found at the club's website. The Lashing....
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Date set for introduction of Employment Tribunal fees
The Ministry of Justice has announced that Employment Tribunal fees will be introduced on 29 July this year. The Ministry of Justice has announced that Employment Tribunal fees will be introduced on 29 July this year. From that date, subject to the necessary Parliamentary approval, employees w....
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Charity Golf Day for Macmillan Cancer
Attwaters Jameson Hill Golf Society's third fixture was held at Chesfield Downs Golf Club in Hertfordshire. In addition to having an enjoyable day of golf funds were raised for Macmillan cancer in Hertfordshire. Special thanks go to Richard Hill at Bibby Financial Services, Brian Gannon at Richmo....
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2014 Harlow Business Exhibition
The official Harlow Business Exhibition video is now available. The success of the event has meant that arrangements are being made for the 2015 event. Further information regarding sponsorship can be obtained by contacting Ian Hudson of Harlow Business Exhibitions Ltd on 07817 778870 or via the ....
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Now it’s quicker and easier to register Lasting Powers of Attorney
Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has become easier and quicker following changes to the registration process. Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has become easier and quicker following changes to the registration process. Lasting Powers of Attorney enable you to appoint s....
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London to Paris bike ride
Attwaters Jameson has been entering into the spirit of the Tour de France with his own cycle challenge. After cycling almost 500km, through sun, wind and rain, climbing over 14,000ft, this year's group of 141 cyclists made it to the finish beneath the Eiffel Tower, tired but elated on completion ....
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Nieces successfully challenge their aunt’s will
Two women have successfully challenged their aunt’s will after discovering that they were to inherit nothing from her estate. Two women have successfully challenged their aunt’s will after discovering that they were to inherit nothing from her estate. The court heard that the aunt was very....
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Join us at Stock Brook Golf Club on Wednesday August 13th
We are pleased to announce that the next fixture for the Attwaters Jameson Hill Golf Society will be held on Wednesday 13th August at Stock Brook Golf & Country Club. Details of the venue can be found at www.stockbrookgolfclubessex.co.uk. Set in stunning landscasped Essex countryside, St....
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Levy change could make it cheaper to build your own home
A Government proposal could cut costs for many people planning to build a new home. A Government proposal could cut costs for many people planning to build a new home. Under the current system, new homes above a certain size are subject to the Community Infrastructure Levy. The levy allows ....
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Essex company in court after massive chemical spill
An industrial estate was evacuated and access roads closed as a result of the incident at Industrial Chemicals Limited (ICL) in Grays on 11 July 2013 after four of its chemical storage tanks failed. The incident occurred when a glass reinforced plastic (GRP) tank catastrophically failed, releasin....
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Compensation obtained due to Tragic Miscarriage
We recently dealt with a case where a woman was awarded £15,000 in compensation following a tragic miscarriage experience at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH). We recently dealt with a case where a woman was awarded £15,000 in compensation following a tragic miscarriage experience at Princess A....
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Victim of sexual harassment at work awarded compensation
A woman who was sexually harassed by a male colleague at work has been awarded £12,293 pounds compensation by an industrial tribunal. A woman who was sexually harassed by a male colleague at work has been awarded £12,293 pounds compensation by an industrial tribunal. Noeleen McAleenon says s....
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Surveyors must pay compensation for negligent valuation
A firm of surveyors has been ordered to pay compensation to a finance company for negligently providing a property valuation that was far too high. A firm of surveyors has been ordered to pay compensation to a finance company for negligently providing a property valuation that was far too high. ....
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Directors disqualified for paying themselves instead of creditors
Two directors have been disqualified for five years for taking a total of £59,000 from company funds instead of paying creditors after their business got into financial difficulties. Two directors have been disqualified for five years for taking a total of £59,000 from company funds instead of ....
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Company wins compensation from council for loss of business
A council has been ordered to compensate the owners of an amusement arcade which lost business when a seaside pier was closed for safety reasons. A council has been ordered to compensate the owners of an amusement arcade which lost business when a seaside pier was closed for safety reasons. Th....
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Letting agents to be regulated to protect tenants and landlords
Letting agents are to be regulated to protect both tenants and landlords against unfair practices. Letting agents are to be regulated to protect both tenants and landlords against unfair practices. Housing Minister Mark Prisk has promised legislation that will raise standards across the indust....
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Government makes concessions on ‘shares for employment rights’
The Government has made significant concessions on its 'shares for employment rights’ scheme in order to get it through the House of Lords. The Government has made significant concessions on its 'shares for employment rights’ scheme in order to get it through the House of Lords. The scheme....
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Man awarded £2,750 after suffering food poisoning at hotel
A 42-year-old man who suffered severe food poisoning after eating a meal at a charity event at a hotel has been awarded £2,750 compensation. A 42-year-old man who suffered severe food poisoning after eating a meal at a charity event at a hotel has been awarded £2,750 compensation. After the ....
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