The North East Property Forum met again to discuss how a new report can help plan for future housing needs across the region. The forum also discussed the current market and expectations for 2011.
To see the discussion please visit North East Property Forum November 2010
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Latimer Hinks Recommended by Legal 500 & Chambers UK!
Latimer Hinks' partners have been recognised as experts in their particular fields by the Legal 500 and Chambers UK - I think we need to give ourselves a pat on the back!
Legal 500 - Published for over twenty years, the Legal 500 Series provides the most comprehensive worldwide coverage currently available on legal services providers, in over 100 countries. Used by commercial and private clients, corporate counsel, CEOs, FDs and professional advisers - as well as by other referrers of work both nationally and internationally - the series is widely regarded as offering the definitive judgement of law firm capabilities.
Corporate & Commercial (Nick Poole)
Latimer Hinks advised on the sale of a number of architectural practices based in the region and also the South East.
Commercial Litigation (Mark Gardner)
Latimer Hinks has a debt recovery and bankruptcy specialist in Mark Gardner
Agriculture & Estates (Anne Elliott)
Latimer Hinks' "evident commitment to the farming community" has significantly enhanced it's reputation for agricultural work. Clients particularly highlight Anne Elliott, who "combines a clear grasp of the issues, passionate commitment and an ability to communicate in clear, everyday language."
Agriculture & Estates
Tim Haggie is also recommended for agricultural property development (Tim Haggie)
Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate (Anne Elliott)
Anne Elliott at Latimer Hinks recently assisted on the administration of an estate worth £3.9m involving complex family matters and farming, business and IHT issues
Real Estate (Mark Clayton)
Mark Calyton's team at Latimer Hinks advised a local business on the £1m acquisition of new industrial and office premises at Newton Aycliffe
Chambers UK - The UK Guide lists both solicitors and barristers in over 70 specialist areas of law. Since 1989, Chambers have been researching the UK legal profession, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients. Their reputation is based on the independence and objectivity of research.
This Darlington team advises on a range of agricultural matters, including sales and purchases, agricultural holdings, and succession planning. More recently it has advised on an increasing number of wind farm developments. The team has a loyal client base who praise the firm for having “a fantastic appreciation of the common concerns held by farmers and landowners.”
Client Service “The team provides a very personal service; it is always accessible and very approachable.”
KEY INDIVIDUALS Anne Elliott is “extremely thorough and very knowledgeable,” according to sources. She is commended for her advice on succession planning.
Real Estate
Nicola Neilson heads up Latimer Hinks' residential property practice. One source said: "She is very efficient – she knows what we want and delivers."
Legal 500 - Published for over twenty years, the Legal 500 Series provides the most comprehensive worldwide coverage currently available on legal services providers, in over 100 countries. Used by commercial and private clients, corporate counsel, CEOs, FDs and professional advisers - as well as by other referrers of work both nationally and internationally - the series is widely regarded as offering the definitive judgement of law firm capabilities.
Corporate & Commercial (Nick Poole)
Latimer Hinks advised on the sale of a number of architectural practices based in the region and also the South East.
Commercial Litigation (Mark Gardner)
Latimer Hinks has a debt recovery and bankruptcy specialist in Mark Gardner
Agriculture & Estates (Anne Elliott)
Latimer Hinks' "evident commitment to the farming community" has significantly enhanced it's reputation for agricultural work. Clients particularly highlight Anne Elliott, who "combines a clear grasp of the issues, passionate commitment and an ability to communicate in clear, everyday language."
Agriculture & Estates
Tim Haggie is also recommended for agricultural property development (Tim Haggie)
Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate (Anne Elliott)
Anne Elliott at Latimer Hinks recently assisted on the administration of an estate worth £3.9m involving complex family matters and farming, business and IHT issues
Real Estate (Mark Clayton)
Mark Calyton's team at Latimer Hinks advised a local business on the £1m acquisition of new industrial and office premises at Newton Aycliffe
Chambers UK - The UK Guide lists both solicitors and barristers in over 70 specialist areas of law. Since 1989, Chambers have been researching the UK legal profession, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients. Their reputation is based on the independence and objectivity of research.
This Darlington team advises on a range of agricultural matters, including sales and purchases, agricultural holdings, and succession planning. More recently it has advised on an increasing number of wind farm developments. The team has a loyal client base who praise the firm for having “a fantastic appreciation of the common concerns held by farmers and landowners.”
Client Service “The team provides a very personal service; it is always accessible and very approachable.”
KEY INDIVIDUALS Anne Elliott is “extremely thorough and very knowledgeable,” according to sources. She is commended for her advice on succession planning.
Real Estate
Nicola Neilson heads up Latimer Hinks' residential property practice. One source said: "She is very efficient – she knows what we want and delivers."
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Family Business Week - planning for succession - top tips
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| Anne Elliott, Partner at Latimer Hinks Solicitors |
One of the most demanding and difficult tasks undertaken by any business is planning the succession of management and the passing of assets on to the next generation. The process can be especially complicated because of the close relationships and emotions involved.
Most people are not comfortable discussing topics such as ageing, death, and their financial affairs.
Many families have spent their working lives building up their businesses. Naturally they want the business to thrive after they have retired or died especially if the business is to remain in the family for future generations.
Succession planning helps you protect your assets and helps you take control of how you pass on the business when the time comes - planning today can make the world of difference to how the business operates in the months and years to come.
Anne's action points are:
- Set the targets and objectives you want to achieve from the succession process.
- Divide the process up into stages and identify a timescale for each phase from pinpointing who will take over the running of the business to the final handover of control of the company (it might be a five year plan).
- Establish if the people you would like to take over the business have the right skill sets and abilities.
- Find out if the potential successors are willing to assume the role you have identified for them.
- Ask yourself, would it be better for the business for a member of the family to take over or to bring in someone from outside?
- Alternatively would the best course of action be to sell the business?
- Enlist expert advisers to make sure that any plans are legally watertight, are tax efficient and minimise the potential for challenge by or conflict among family members.
Further details can be found on the fact sheet Succeeding at Succession
Monday, 1 November 2010
ASSIST Event - Women's Enterprise Day, 17th Nov
ASSIST is a networking group for professional ladies in Tees Valley and on the 17th November the Group is meeting for an event based around Women's Enterprise Day.... therefore the content is all about business enterprise and the cycle of a business.
It is also, Global Entrepreneurship Week – 16th – 22nd November - a celebration of enterprise and new ideas.
The morning will start with a networking game to break the ice. We will then bring together business ladies that are at different stages of the business cycle
- Pre-start Jacqui Cliff of Girl on the Run
- Fledgling - Laura Degnan of Writers Block
- Growth Ruth Winden of Careers Enhanced Ltd
- Mature Gillian Duffy of Duffy Pedersen & Co Ltd, Accountants
- ASSIST Meeting: 17th November 2010
- Venue: Parkmore Hotel, Yarm
- Time: 8:45am for 9:25am
If you are interested in attending please return this email with confirmation to: assistladiesnetworking@hotmail.co.uk
The cost is minimal – only £5 for members and as we are celebrating Women’s Enterprise Day the cost for non-members will also be £5!
Once you have been allocated a place simply bring along payment on the day.
Timing:
- 8:45 – 9:25am Registration and informal networking
- 9:25 – 10.10am Introduction and Networking game
- 10.10– 10.40am Entrprenuership Speakers
- 10.40 – 10.45am Business Card draw and Charity raffle
- 10.45 - 11.00am Opportunity for further networking
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
A Visit from LawNet
Yesterday representatives from LawNet travelled to Latimer Hinks to discuss/inform us of the services LawNet offers.
Latimer Hinks is a member of LawNet.
LawNet's aim is "to help win and retain clients, reduce costs and increase profitability" so it was a good idea for their team to come along and update us.
The talk was to be held at our offices in Priestgate, we arranged lunch (courtesy of LawNet). The finger buffet provided by Ray Wade catering was excellent!
This was the first lunch for LawNet. They wish to carry out the same process with other member firms - we were very gentle with them!
It soon became apparent that we really did not know much at all about LawNet.
The LawNet team were:
Latimer Hinks is a member of LawNet.
LawNet's aim is "to help win and retain clients, reduce costs and increase profitability" so it was a good idea for their team to come along and update us.
The talk was to be held at our offices in Priestgate, we arranged lunch (courtesy of LawNet). The finger buffet provided by Ray Wade catering was excellent!
This was the first lunch for LawNet. They wish to carry out the same process with other member firms - we were very gentle with them!
It soon became apparent that we really did not know much at all about LawNet.
- members can enjoy online specialist groups (knowing that other law firms would not be in competition)
- LawNet can write text for a particular service we would wish to provide
- we can use standard leaflets and drop in our logo
- there are free pdf's available that can be tailored to requirements
- they are considering offering training in the North (sometimes fee earners would like to take up training but most courses are based in London)
The LawNet team were:
- Helen Hamilton-Shaw - Director of Services
- Myriam Stirling - Events & Networking Co-ordinator
- George Coombes - Marketing & Services Executive
Thursday, 7 October 2010
CANCELLED! FREE Breakfast Presentation - Employment Issues
DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST THIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
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| Nick Poole, Latimer Hinks Solicitors |
Are you an employer? Do you worry about your employment documents? Are you aware of what you should be doing to comply with the law?
Nick Poole of Latimer Hinks Solicitors is hosting a free breakfast presentation on 20th October at Darlington Football Club.
Nick will be speaking about various hot topics in the work place including legal representation at disciplinary hearings.
Nick will also be offering a free initial health check which will covering your employment documents.
For further information and an opportunity to attend this presentation please visit Latimer Hinks - Free Breakfast Presentation
Two representatives from Garbutt & Elliott chartered accountants will also be speaking - their topic, remuneration and tax planning for businesses.
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Debt - it has it's Problems
Many individuals and businesses face financial problems, especially in this continuing recession.
The worry of debt can lead to extreme reactions, illness, stress, suicide!! At these times unscrupulous debt management companies can take advantage.
Mark Gardner, Partner at Latimer Hinks advises on the issues of bankruptcy, debt recovery and insolvency.
The office of fair trading recently highlighted the problems of bad debt companies. Read Mark's comments on this report.
If you find youself in a desperate situation, please speak to someone...citizens advice, legal advisers etc. By speaking you are sharing and by sharing you are "lightening the load."
The worry of debt can lead to extreme reactions, illness, stress, suicide!! At these times unscrupulous debt management companies can take advantage.
Mark Gardner, Partner at Latimer Hinks advises on the issues of bankruptcy, debt recovery and insolvency.
The office of fair trading recently highlighted the problems of bad debt companies. Read Mark's comments on this report.
If you find youself in a desperate situation, please speak to someone...citizens advice, legal advisers etc. By speaking you are sharing and by sharing you are "lightening the load."
Thursday, 23 September 2010
ASSIST Ladies Networking Event - 29th September
ASSIST is a networking group for professional ladies in Tees Valley.
Our September event speaker is Anne Pink of New Horizons Coaching & Consultancy.
Anne has over 30 years experience in sales and will discuss the function of sales in business as well as providing some key tips.
The morning will start at 9:30am with a networking game to break the ice.
After the game….. we will then have the presentation -
After the presentation you will then have the opportunity for further networking.
If you are interested in attending (it's very informal and we have around 20-30 ladies at each event) please return this email with confirmation to: assistladiesnetworking@hotmail.co.uk
The cost is minimal – only £5 for members and £7.50 for non-members.
Our September event speaker is Anne Pink of New Horizons Coaching & Consultancy.
Anne has over 30 years experience in sales and will discuss the function of sales in business as well as providing some key tips.
The morning will start at 9:30am with a networking game to break the ice.
After the game….. we will then have the presentation -
After the presentation you will then have the opportunity for further networking.
If you are interested in attending (it's very informal and we have around 20-30 ladies at each event) please return this email with confirmation to: assistladiesnetworking@hotmail.co.uk
The cost is minimal – only £5 for members and £7.50 for non-members.
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Once again! Brilliant Acknowledgement from the Legal 500
The Legal 500 is the most widely used legal directory in the UK and is considered to be "the bible of the legal business". The Legal 500 ranks law firms in terms of their expertise and performance.
Latimer Hinks has once again achieved recommendation.
Corporate and Commercial
Latimer Hinks advised on the sale of a number of architectural practices based in the region and also the South East. Nick Poole heads the department.
Dispute resolution
Latimer Hinks has a debt recovery and bankruptcy specialist in Mark Gardner.
Agriculture and estates
Latimer Hinks’ ‘evident commitment to the farming community’ has significantly enhanced its reputation for agricultural work. Clients particularly highlight Anne Elliott, who ‘combines a clear grasp of the issues, passionate commitment and an ability to communicate in clear, everyday language’. Tim Haggie is also recommended, for agricultural property development.
Personal tax, trusts and probate
Anne Elliott at Latimer Hinks recently assisted on the administration of an estate worth £3.9m, involving complex family matters and farming, business and IHT issues.
Real estate
Mark Clayton’s team at Latimer Hinks advised a local business on the £1m acquisition of new industrial and office premises at Newton Aycliffe.
Legal 500 Recommendations 2007
Legal 500 Recommendations 2008
Legal 500 Recommendations 2009
Our local newspaper, the Northern Echo also published an article.
Latimer Hinks: leading role for more than 130 years
Latimer Hinks has once again achieved recommendation.
Corporate and Commercial
Latimer Hinks advised on the sale of a number of architectural practices based in the region and also the South East. Nick Poole heads the department.
Dispute resolution
Latimer Hinks has a debt recovery and bankruptcy specialist in Mark Gardner.
Agriculture and estates
Latimer Hinks’ ‘evident commitment to the farming community’ has significantly enhanced its reputation for agricultural work. Clients particularly highlight Anne Elliott, who ‘combines a clear grasp of the issues, passionate commitment and an ability to communicate in clear, everyday language’. Tim Haggie is also recommended, for agricultural property development.
Personal tax, trusts and probate
Anne Elliott at Latimer Hinks recently assisted on the administration of an estate worth £3.9m, involving complex family matters and farming, business and IHT issues.
Real estate
Mark Clayton’s team at Latimer Hinks advised a local business on the £1m acquisition of new industrial and office premises at Newton Aycliffe.
Legal 500 Recommendations 2007
Legal 500 Recommendations 2008
Legal 500 Recommendations 2009
Our local newspaper, the Northern Echo also published an article.
Latimer Hinks: leading role for more than 130 years
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Supporting our Heroes - Freedom of Darlington for the 3 Rifles Brigade
Latimer Hinks have raised £5,500 for Help for Heroes through a charity ball supported by local businesses, friends and families.
Yesterday saw thousands of well wishers from Darlington and beyond turn out to salute 150 soldiers from the 3 Rifles Brigade on their return from Afghanisatan.
The 3 Rifles Brigade suffered heavy losses on their tour of Afghanistan - we KNOW that the money Latimer Hinks raised will go directly to soldiers in need.
Well done lads!
Town Salutes 3 Rifles Heroes
Yesterday saw thousands of well wishers from Darlington and beyond turn out to salute 150 soldiers from the 3 Rifles Brigade on their return from Afghanisatan.
The 3 Rifles Brigade suffered heavy losses on their tour of Afghanistan - we KNOW that the money Latimer Hinks raised will go directly to soldiers in need.
Well done lads!
Town Salutes 3 Rifles Heroes
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