‘The Easy Jet question.’ At this time of year, many businesses have amassed considerable cash on their balance sheets that they were about to distribute (but have not yet). Does Covid 19 prevent them from successfully doing so? Could such a payment be challenged later as a preference? So, to gets things clear. This article […]
Sentencing Guideline for Health and Safety Offences Applicable to Organisations and Individuals
Is your business looking to gain a better understanding of Health and Safety offences that apply to both organisations and individuals? ORJ Solicitors Health and Safety department is here to help. Leading the department is Lesley White, who has provided insight into health and safety sentencing guidelines. In determining an appropriate sentence, the courts must […]
Corporate Manslaughter – an overview
What is corporate manslaughter? The term made frequent news headlines in 2019 and may have left many responsible businesses and organisations keen to gain a better understanding of their obligations. If your business is looking to both reduce reputational risk and protect employee welfare, ORJ Solicitor’s insurance litigation department is here to help. Leading the […]
What are the Benefits of Shared Ownership?
One of the obligations imposed on builders by local authorities is the obligation to build affordable housing within major developments. Roughly 1/3 of all social housing in Staffordshire is offered for sale on a Shared Ownership basis. Shared ownership is sometimes the only way young people can get a foothold on the housing ladder and […]
Financial provision on divorce
The purpose of this article is to explain how the court distributes assets and income on divorce. There is no standard formula for calculating appropriate financial provision on divorce. Instead, the Court has a duty to consider all the circumstances of the case to take into account a range of specific statutory factors set out […]
What is conveyancing? Why do I need it?
Moving home? Buying or selling an investment property? We know there’s a lot of financial aspects to consider. The questions we’re asked most weeks are ‘what is conveyancing?’ and ‘why do I need it?’ Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property or piece of land from the seller to the buyer. Here we explain the […]
ORJ donates nearly £2k to Crohn’s and Colitis UK
This month, we are donating £1,985.65 to Crohn’s and Colitis UK and raising awareness of the charity throughout the office, as we have 3 sufferers in a team of 40 people. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, affecting more than 300,000 people in the UK. For more information visit the […]
DISPUTES ABOUT CHILDREN: What happens following a separation when you are accused of being an unfit parent?
Here we explain the process of clearing your name and re-establishing contact with your children. There is a common misconception that mothers are favoured as primary carers of children over fathers but, in fact, the Family Court presumes that both parents should be equally involved their child’s life, as long as each parent does not […]
Pensions on Divorce
At ORJ we are routinely instructed to advise spouses on their pension rights upon divorce. The following sets out the basics for clients to be aware of. Pension rights are important The law says that when a married couple divorce and divide their assets, pension rights must be taken into account. What happens to a pension […]
ORJ Joins Tesco Bank Panel
As ORJ joins the Tesco bank conveyancing panel, here we explain the benefits to clients, builders, brokers, agents and IFA’s of using or recommending a firm that is on every bank panel. ORJ has one of the largest conveyancing departments in the region. We complete about £200m of house purchases and sales each year and […]
7 Risks You’re Taking By Not Incorporating Properly Drafted Standard Terms and Conditions
Do you have insurance for your business premises? Your vehicles and equipment? I expect you do, because we all know that business contains risks. How about properly drafted standard terms and conditions for your business? Maybe you cannot answer this particular question so assuredly, but attending to your T&Cs is vital for risk management for […]
Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory: Construction Claims, Employers and Contractors Beware!
ORJ Solicitors’ construction claims partner, Michael Smyth, warns that employers and contractors must take great care to ensure they have properly substantiated and mitigated their position, before asking a Court for Judgement and / or an indemnity from a third party. Construction Claims, a recent case study In a recent trial before HHJ Grant sitting […]