A day in the life of….an equity Partner
Andrea Smith is an equity Partner at Franklins Solicitors and heads up our Business Services Department. In this blog she explains why she has chosen to progress her career within Franklins and what her role entails… I joined Franklins Solicitors nearl …
A day in the life of…a Corporate Partner
Holly Threlfall joined Franklins in 2013 and has since worked her way up to becoming a Corporate Partner in our Business Services Department. Here she explains what the work involves and what she enjoys about her role.                 …
A day in the life of….A Newly Qualified Solicitor
Justin Wilson joined Franklins in December 2021 as newly qualified solicitor within the Business Services Division. Here he shares what a typical day involves, how the team work together to meet the needs of their clients and why networking plays an im …
A Guide to Injunctions
As Family Law Solicitors we’re often asked questions about injunctions. We’ve answered some of the most common queries below. What is an injunction? An injunction is an order which can be made by a court insisting that a person or company carry out a c …
Restrictions on reuse of company name
Where a company goes into insolvent liquidation, section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 restricts its directors and shadow directors from being involved in another company with the same or a similar company name as the company in liquidation. If this …
How to effectively incorporate terms of business
Standard terms of business are only effective if they are properly incorporated into the contractual relationship with a customer. Clearly it is best to have customers expressly sign terms of business or confirm acceptance of them in writing. However, …
Tips for Separated and Divorced Parents at Christmas
No one wishes to be feuding at Christmas time. To help support separated parents during this festive period, we have put together a few top tips for ensuring that Christmas contact is arranged without problems and disputes. 1. Make proposals in advance …
How to avoid the pitfalls of the office Christmas party!
If you act like a Turkey at the Christmas Party, you could get stuffed! The work Christmas party is often eagerly anticipated and a chance for employees to let their hair down. However all too often, the combination of a relaxed atmosphere and too much …
How a Shareholders Agreement can avoid a Dispute
Starting a business shares some similarities with marriage in that often, partners think that everything will go perfectly well and that they will never face any issues in their relationship. For this reason, people often neglect to put in place a Shar …
New rules on the use of winding up petitions
The Government has, in part, brought to an end the previous temporary restrictions surrounding a creditor’s ability to present a statutory demand and winding up petitions against a corporate debtor. Previous restrictions, which were introduced under t …
