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Herrington & Carmichael Backs Employment Law Reforms
Date: 31st July 2008 Camberley Heath Golf Club
Delegates at an Employment Seminar being hosted by law firm, Herrington & Carmichael, will be told that the decision to scrap the controversial law on how businesses should discipline staff and how workers can lodge grievances is good news for both sides of the employment divide. The seminar takes place on Thursday 31 July at 6:00pm at Camberley Heath Golf Club, Golf Drive, Camberley. Places are free but limited. To reserve your place please contact Sandra Anderson at sandra.anderson@herrington-carmichael.com or on 0118 977 4045.
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Herrington & Carmichael Golf Day
Date: 5th June 2008 Sandmartins Golf Club
Sandmartins Golf Club provided the setting for the annual Herrington and Carmichael golf day on Thursday 5th June. The players enjoyed a great afternoon’s golf, followed by dinner and prize giving in the clubhouse.
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HERRINGTON & CARMICHAEL ANNOUNCES AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR GROWTH
Date: Camberley 16th October 2007
Herrington & Carmichael has today announced ambitious plans to expand and grow its Company Commercial and Private Client practice. The decision to expand is in direct response to increased client demand for these key services. The firm’s growth will position the practice as one of the largest, most prominent and leading law firms in the area.
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Wokingham Brainiest Business Quiz
Date: Wokingham Town Hall 22nd June2008
Herrington & Carmichael has teamed up with other Wokingham businesses to raise vital funds for Carwarden House Community School and the Lions charities. The very popular annual Herrington & Carmichael Quiz Night held at Wokingham Town Hall on Thursday 22 May drew teams from across the borough, keen to offer their support… and of course to take away the much coveted Quiz Night Shield!
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Deals Book 2007
Date: 12 March 2008
The 2007 edition of the Herrington & Carmichael Deals Book has now been published. If you would like to receive a copy please contact Sandra Anderson on 01189 774045 or email sandra.anderson@herrington-carmichael.com Alternitavely please click below to download our Deals Book.
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…GO ON, BE A BRICK FOR CARWARDEN!
Date: 12th November 2007Carwarden House Community School
12th November 2007 – Solicitors firm Herrington & Carmichael LLP and local celebrity Tom O’Connor teamed up on Monday morning to officially launch the ‘Be a Brick’ Campaign for Carwarden House Community School, Camberley. The campaign’s aim is to raise £25,000 to convert a disused garage in the school grounds into a much needed vocational classroom.
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Christmas Appeal
Date: 15th January 07
Last Christmas the Partners at Herrington & Carmichael decided that they would not send their clients Christmas cards. Instead the firm announced that they would make a donation to a local charity; Children with Special Needs.
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750 Horses & Riders Raise £25,000 for Local Charities
Date: 25th April
The Frensham 10 mile Cross-Country Sponsored ride which was held last Sunday attracted 750 horses & riders and raised over £25,000 for local charities.
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Solicitor speaks at National Conference
Date: 29th January 2007
Chief Executive at Herrington & Carmichael LLP speaks at the British Safety Council’s highly acclaimed “Health & Safety Best Practice Exchange”.
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Nil Rate Band Discretionary Will Trust and the Case of Phizackerley
Date: 25th April
A number of our clients have expressed concerns about the possible adverse impact of the above Case on Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trusts included in their Wills.
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H&C continues to strengthen its expertise in commercial property with two new appointments
Date: 13th April
Herrington & Carmichael LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of two new solicitors within its Commercial Property Department; Andrew Farnell and Jack McDouall.
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Wokingham's Brainest Business Quiz Night
Date: 29th May
The second annual Wokingham’s Brainiest Business quiz took place at the Town Hall on the 24th May. The event was a great success and raised just over £500 for the Lions’ May Fayre charity: Dingley Dell Nursery.
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Sir Geoff Hurst Kicks Off Herrington & Carmichael’s Charity Appeal
Date: 6th July
Herrington & Carmichael LLP were delighted to welcome 1966 World Cup hero and legend Sir Geoff Hurst MBE to launch the Children with Special Needs Carwarden School Appeal in the beautiful surroundings of Loseley Park on Wednesday evening.
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Helping to put Camberley on the map
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Herrington & Carmichael has lent their support to ambitious plans to revitalise and develop Camberley town centre by providing pro bono advice to Surrey Heath Borough Council in the setup of a community interest company (CIC).
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Elderly Health Care Funding – NHS Eligibility Criteria Unlawful?
Date: Camberley 10th March 2006
Many people, particularly the elderly who are being cared for in nursing homes could be entitled to the full cost of their care being met by the NHS. If the patient’s needs are primarily of health then the NHS should pay for all of their care. This was confirmed in a Court of Appeal judgement when a tetraplegic lady challenged her local health authority and won.
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Making sense of HIPS and hype
Date: 4th September
Herrington & Carmichael is advising sellers to take care when purchasing the new Home Information Packs (HIPs). The firm is advising that sellers could unintentionally prolong the process by either choosing the wrong HIP or purchasing it at the wrong time.
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Herrington & Carmichael Golf Day
Date: 24th September Camberley Heath Golf Club
Camberley Heath Golf Club provided the setting for the annual Herrington & Carmichael Golf Day on Monday 24th September. The players enjoyed a full day’s golf, followed by dinner and prize giving in the clubhouse.
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Has Mr. Darling shot the Tory IHT fox?
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What has the Pre-Budget Report done for inheritance tax? Newspaper headlines, apart from accusing Mr. Darling of stealing Tory policy, have reported this as doubling the tax-free threshold for inheritance tax. Sadly, It is not quite that simple.
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CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Date: December 2007
£393 raised for Carwarden School Appeal. Herrington & Carmichael held a Christmas quiz challenging Staff, Friends and Family to name Carols or Christmas songs from the line provided.
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Local Solicitor becomes President of Law Society in Surrey
Date: 8th January 07
Local Solicitor becomes President of Law Society in Surrey.
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Partner Publishes Article in Renowned Journal.
Date: 25th Oct 2006
Andrew Annette Partner and Joint Head of Commercial Property Dept has had an article publish in the renowned Property Law Journal.
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Solicitors Converts to an LLP
Date: 2nd October 2006
The partners of Herrington & Carmichael, are pleased to announce that after nearly 120 successful years as a partnership the firm will transfer its business to a limited liability partnership (LLP) and will be known as Herrington & Carmichael LLP. This change takes effect from 1st October 2006.
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Herrington & Carmichael Appoint 3 New Members
Date: 2nd October 2006
Herrington & Carmichael LLP are pleased to announce the appointment of three new members: Andrew Annette, Yavan Brar and Tim Hardesty. All three have been with the firm for a number of years and come from varied backgrounds.
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A fairway from the average game of golf!
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Herrington & Carmichael have helped introduce to the UK and Europe a brand new competitive sport; GolfCross. Essentially it is golf but with a rugby ball shaped golf ball and rugby posts with a net at the back instead of a hole.
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Local solicitor firm challenges ancient Greeks for charity
Date: 19th March 2007
Peter Miles Marketing Manager and Liz Batchelor solicitor at law firm Herrington & Carmichael have entered the 2007 Flora London Marathon.
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New Inheritance Tax Rules Have Wide Ranging Affects – Does Your Will and Trusts Need Reviewing?
Date: Camberley 16th May 2006
Gordon Brown's Budget last March announced far-reaching changes to the inheritance tax treatment of trusts. The changes were detailed in a Budget Note (BN25) under the innocuous heading "Aligning the inheritance tax treatment for trusts". These changes, which are designed to close tax avoidance loopholes, will affect new and (from 2008) existing trusts and are likely to cover all but the simplest of Wills.
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Surrey Heath Business Expo 2008
Date: 17th June Camberley Theatre Knoll Road Camberley
The legal duties that a company secretary has to fulfil can be very time consuming, particularly when the priority for many companies is to focus on building-up the business. The time involved in fulfilling these duties is often increased as many company secretaries are uncertain as to their precise duties under company legislation. We can offer a solution to these problems….At Surrey Heath Expo 2008 we will be launching our new company secretarial service.
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Surrey Heath Business Expo 2008
Date: 17 June Camberley Theatre , Knoll Road Camberley
Is it time you gave your employment practices a spring clean? – Come join us at Surrey Heath Expo 2008 on Tuesday 17 June to find out how… Our Employment lawyers will be exhibiting and speaking at Surrey Heath Expo 2008, on Tuesday 17 June, 10:00 – 4:00pm at the Camberley Theatre, Knoll Road, Camberley.
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