Publications

hc solicitors have a purpose-built conference suite which is available for hire to other businesses.  This leaflet gives details of facilities and prices.

This checklist outlines the new offences that have been introduced by the Bribery Act 2010 and the penalties for committing them.  It also provides some practical steps for your business to take before the Act comes into force.

If you own a furnished holiday let in Spain please read this briefing to see how you might benefit from recent changes in taxation

A description of what our Commercial Department do and how they can help you.

Profiles of our Commercial Team and how they can help you.

Profiles of our Commercial Team and how they can help you.

From 1 October 2008, the vast majority of commercial properties in England and Wales will need to have a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (Commercial EPC), before being offered for sale or lease.

This briefing note explains the properties that will be affected and how the scheme will work.

Andrew studied Law at Birmingham University and attended the College of Law in Guildford, qualifying in 1979.  Andrew has practised Commercial law since 1986 and specialises in all areas of Company law.

Anna attended Peterborough High School and gained her law degree at Hull University. She attended the College of Law in Guildford and qualified in 1988. Anna is a member of the Agricultural Law Association and the Ecclesiastical Law Society. Since 1995 she has been H.M Assistant Deputy Coroner for Peterborough and Stamford. She is also a trustee of Peterborough Cathedral Development and Preservation Trust.

Glynn originally studied Psychology/Biology at Oxford Brookes University and then worked for a multinational transport company before running his own data logistics company.

Karen gained an LLB at the University of Nottingham before completing the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School. She qualified in 1996 and joined the department in March 2005.

Peter has responsibility for hc solicitors' Oundle office, which he has succesfully run since 1986. Whilst sustaining a market town style of service, Peter makes expert use of our complex IT systems.

This Update for Surveyors explains how property transactions may be affected by the recent abolition of the perpetuity rules and how the UK's property sector will be fully subject to Competition Law from April 2011. 

This Briefing Note gives further information on the obligations imposed on companies under the Provision of Services regulations 2009.  These obligations include the mandatory requirement to provide certain information to customers.  For further details please download the document or contact company law solicitor Glynn Railton on 01733 882800 or at glynn.railton@hcsolicitors.co.uk.

A description of the work our Crime Department do and how they can help you.

Profiles of our Crime Team and how they can help you.

Andrew was educated locally at Jack Hunt School. He then went on to gain his LLB in Nottingham and complete his Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, De Montfort University. He was admitted to the roll of solicitors in 2002.

Simon completed his LLB and Law Society finals at Northumbria University and qualified as a solicitor in 1991. Simon is a highly experienced Criminal Advocate whose experience includes both prosecuting and defending environmental, health and safety and trading standards matters.

A description of the work our Dispute Resolution Department do and how they can help you.

For the most recent developments in Employment Law, please read this briefing note.

This briefing note suggests to employers how they can handle employment issues arising from employees wanting to watch World Cup games. 

If you are living together without being married, this leaflet helps you to plan for the future.

A description of the work our Family Department do and how they can help you.

Profiles of our Family Team and how they can help you.

Ben qualified in New Zealand as a Barrister/Solicitor and was then admitted as an English Solicitor in 2005. Ben's dual qualification gives him an understanding of international law and allows him to practice in both New Zealand and the UK should the need arise.

Conway has been a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEX) since 1984 and specialises in Family Law.

Denis was educated at Xaverian College in Manchester and gained his LLB from Sheffield before attending the College of Law in Guildford, qualifying in 1976. Denis was formerly Chairman of Peterborough & District Round Table and was also Chairman of a local primary school Board of Govenors.

Edward gained a BA at Anglia University and attended the College of Law in Chester, qualifying in 1981. Edward is a member of the Family Court Business Committee. He is the only solicitor in the Peterborough area to have gained accreditation by Resolution, the leading UK body for Family Law, in dealing with the complexities of pensions in divorce settlements.

Farhana qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and has worked exclusively in Family Law in the Peterborough area since then. She has been a Trustee of Relate Peterborough and District since 2001 and held the position of Chairperson from 2003-2005.

A description of the work our Personal Injury Department do and how they can help you.

David gained a BA (Hons) in Law at Leeds Metropolitan University. He studied for the Bar at the Inns of Court School of Law and qualified as a Barrister in 1980, obtaining an entrance award from Grays Inn. David then changed disciplines and qualified as a Solicitor in 1990.

96 Football supporters were crushed to death on 15 April 1989 during Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final tie with Nottingham Forest at the stadium in Sheffield. An official enquiry concluded that police mismanagement of the crowd had caused the disaster.

This leaflet gives an introduction to hc solicitors and the services we offer.

This leaflet describes the standard of service that you can expect from us and the terms of our work.

If you are buying a property together with someone else, this leaflet helps you consider the best way of owning your property.

A description of the work our Residential Conveyancing Department do and how they can help you.

Profiles of our Conveyancing Case & Title Team and how they can help you.

From 1st October 2008 where a property is to be let, a landlord will be required to make an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) available to prospective tenants. This applies even if the property had been advertised to let before this date. The EPC must be made available free of charge.

This briefing note explains when an EPC will be needed and how the scheme will work.

This Briefing Note by solicitor Reshma Cookson explains for landlords the responsibilities that they have for ensuring the safety of the property they let.  These responsibilities include responsibility for gas and electrical appliances, furniture and fittings and for the building itself.   Legal advice on landlords' responsibilities can be obtained from Reshma on 01733 882800 or at reshma.cookson@hcsolicitors.co.uk

For Guidance of the Relief from Stamp Duty, please read this briefing note.

Chancel repair liability dates back to medieval times, when churches (or more specifically their chancels - the space around the altar) were maintained by wealthy land owners.

This briefing note acts as a guide on what chancel repair liabilities are and property transactions.

Indoor radon (natural radioactive gas) has been found to be the second most important cause of lung cancer after smoking.  Although most levels in homes are low, concentrations exceed the UK Action level in a significant number of homes.

This briefing note is a guide on the risks involved, how to identify a house which has been tested and what to do if a house hasn't been tested.

An Article 4 Direction removes the right for property owners to carry out certain 'permitted development' without first obtaining planning permission from the local council.

This briefing note is a guide on owning a property protected by an Article 4 Direction.

If you own a company which operates in Spain or are interested in forming one, this leaflet descrbies how we can advise you on your legal needs.

This leaflet describes the help we can offer to those who own a property in Spain.

This leaflet describes the help we can offer to those who want to sell a property in Spain.

If you are buying a property in Spain, this leaflet describes the services that hc solicitors can offer you.

If you own a company which operates in Spain or are interested in forming one, this leaflet descrbies how we can advise you on your legal needs.

A description of the work our Spanish Legal Services Department do and how they can help you.

If you own a furnished holiday let in Spain, please read this briefing to see how you could benefit from recent tax changes. 

Profiles of our Spanish Legal Services Team and how they can help you.

At many stages in our lives, making a will becomes advisable or even critical.  This leaflet helps you to decide if you need a will.

When a loved one dies, their surviving relatives can be overwhelmed by the tasks involved in managing their estate.  This leaflet explains how we can help at this difficult time.

A Lasting Power of Attorney helps you to spell out what you want to happen in the future if you become unable to make decisions for yourself.  This leaflet explains what an LPA is and how it can help you.

Profiles of our Wills, Trusts and Probate Team and how they can help you.

A description of what our Wills, Trusts and Probate Department do and how they can help you.

Paddy is a solicitor specialising in Wills, Trusts, Probate. He also specialises in tax planning and has considerable experience in helping clients to plan for the future.

Henry gained an LLB at Guildhall University in London. He then attended the College of Law in London and qualified as a solicitor in 1992. Henry is a member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, a member of the Law Society Probate Section and a member of Solicitors for the Elderly.

Before you consider whether you need one, you need to be aware of what a Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is, and what it does.