Blogs
2014 Harlow Business Exhibition
The official Harlow Business Exhibition video is now available. The success of the event has meant that arrangements are being made for the 2015 event. Further information regarding sponsorship can be obtained by contacting Ian Hudson of Harlow Business Exhibitions Ltd on 07817 778870 or via the ....
Now it’s quicker and easier to register Lasting Powers of Attorney
Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has become easier and quicker following changes to the registration process. Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has become easier and quicker following changes to the registration process. Lasting Powers of Attorney enable you to appoint s....
London to Paris bike ride
Attwaters Jameson has been entering into the spirit of the Tour de France with his own cycle challenge. After cycling almost 500km, through sun, wind and rain, climbing over 14,000ft, this year's group of 141 cyclists made it to the finish beneath the Eiffel Tower, tired but elated on completion ....
Nieces successfully challenge their aunt’s will
Two women have successfully challenged their aunt’s will after discovering that they were to inherit nothing from her estate. Two women have successfully challenged their aunt’s will after discovering that they were to inherit nothing from her estate. The court heard that the aunt was very....
Join us at Stock Brook Golf Club on Wednesday August 13th
We are pleased to announce that the next fixture for the Attwaters Jameson Hill Golf Society will be held on Wednesday 13th August at Stock Brook Golf & Country Club. Details of the venue can be found at www.stockbrookgolfclubessex.co.uk. Set in stunning landscasped Essex countryside, St....
Levy change could make it cheaper to build your own home
A Government proposal could cut costs for many people planning to build a new home. A Government proposal could cut costs for many people planning to build a new home. Under the current system, new homes above a certain size are subject to the Community Infrastructure Levy. The levy allows ....
Essex company in court after massive chemical spill
An industrial estate was evacuated and access roads closed as a result of the incident at Industrial Chemicals Limited (ICL) in Grays on 11 July 2013 after four of its chemical storage tanks failed. The incident occurred when a glass reinforced plastic (GRP) tank catastrophically failed, releasin....
Compensation obtained due to Tragic Miscarriage
We recently dealt with a case where a woman was awarded £15,000 in compensation following a tragic miscarriage experience at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH). We recently dealt with a case where a woman was awarded £15,000 in compensation following a tragic miscarriage experience at Princess A....
Victim of sexual harassment at work awarded compensation
A woman who was sexually harassed by a male colleague at work has been awarded £12,293 pounds compensation by an industrial tribunal. A woman who was sexually harassed by a male colleague at work has been awarded £12,293 pounds compensation by an industrial tribunal. Noeleen McAleenon says s....
Surveyors must pay compensation for negligent valuation
A firm of surveyors has been ordered to pay compensation to a finance company for negligently providing a property valuation that was far too high. A firm of surveyors has been ordered to pay compensation to a finance company for negligently providing a property valuation that was far too high. ....
Directors disqualified for paying themselves instead of creditors
Two directors have been disqualified for five years for taking a total of £59,000 from company funds instead of paying creditors after their business got into financial difficulties. Two directors have been disqualified for five years for taking a total of £59,000 from company funds instead of ....
Company wins compensation from council for loss of business
A council has been ordered to compensate the owners of an amusement arcade which lost business when a seaside pier was closed for safety reasons. A council has been ordered to compensate the owners of an amusement arcade which lost business when a seaside pier was closed for safety reasons. Th....
