DBF member Hillyer McKeown has been shortlisted for the prestigious Law Society award for the second year running in the Marketing and Communications category. The nomination is for the campaign that took place from 5th to 9th March and promoted International Women’s Day (IWD) 2018. Throughout the week, the activity was designed to raise the visibility of women online and […]
Read moreHillyer McKeown has been Highly Commended by the Law Society in the Excellence Awards. The award category was for Marketing & Communications in which we celebrated the valuable contribution our apprentices make to our business, and the economy as a whole. National Apprenticeship Week 2017 The award submission focused on National Apprenticeship Week, during which time our apprentices shared their […]
Read moreThe conveyancing team at Hillyer McKeown has won a national LFS award for Best Direct Conveyancing Firm 2017. The winners were announced on 20th September at an awards dinner in Birmingham. The LFS awards are particularly sought after in the conveyancing industry with competition being strong this year as there was a 50% increase in the number of entrants compared […]
Read moreYou may already be aware that on the 26th July, the Supreme Court ruled that Employment Tribunal Fees introduced in 2013 were unlawful. This means that all fees must now be refunded, and prospective claimants will no longer have to pay tribunal fees. The impact may be felt as follows: Increase in tribunal claims Now the fees have been lifted […]
Read moreYou may already have read about General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), a major change which will replace the Data Protection Act on 25th May 2018. Are you aware of how the rules will affect your business? Significant changes include: An increase in the responsibility of people and businesses which use and store peoples’ data, including contact information. Large fines for […]
Read moreAs this April is particularly eventful we have compiled a snapshot of changes to make sure you are up to date so your business can stay ahead of the competition. Also, given Brexit negotiations the advice is also to expect the unexpected! 1 April National Living Wage increased to £7.50 an hour for workers aged 25+. National Minimum Wage increased […]
Read moreHow Can We Help? Did you know that we cover both business and personal services, and that we offer more than legal services? So, what does this mean for you? By providing a ‘one-stop-shop’ you can be sure to receive a consistently high standard of service. We take the time to understand you, and are committed to helping you with […]
Read moreResearch shows that when it comes to debt, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are hit the hardest. Small bills were paid the last (£100 to £1,000) whilst bills over £20k were the first to be paid. If you are a business owner waiting to be paid, these debts may be compromising your profit and the amount of money available to […]
Read moreBusiness Disputes – Quick & Cost Effective Resolution: Seminar Tuesday 13th December 2016: 8.30am – 10.30am in the Boardroom at the Northop site of Coleg Cambria Nobody likes commercial disputes but they are part of everyday business life. However, all too often SMEs lose money by failing to tackle disputes early on and worse still, SMEs face a litigation landscape […]
Read moreHillyer McKeown in partnership with Deeside Business Forum invites you to ‘Getting Your Space Right: Property and Business Growth’ on Tuesday 8th November 2016: 08:00-10:00: Coleg Cambria (Deeside Campus): Room L14 ‘Getting Your Space Right’ will be an interactive commercial property seminar led by Dewi Paddock, a senior solicitor in the Commercial Property Team at Hillyer McKeown, plus invited speakers. […]
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