Tricky Dicky as Sir Alan Sugar liked to call him, Richard woods, pays a visit to the Aston Bond offices this afternoon. Continue reading “Aston Bond Welcome BBC’s The Apprentice Richard Woods”
Is Commission Included in Holiday Pay?
The eagerly-anticipated decision in Lock v British Gas has just been received, which confirms that employers should take commission into account when calculating holiday pay for workers. Continue reading “Is Commission Included in Holiday Pay?”
How to Become a Laywer
The term Lawyer in the UK can refer to either a Solicitor or a Barrister. A solicitor is a qualified legal representative who provides expert legal advice to clients (both firms and individuals). A barrister is (usually) instructed by a solicitor to act on behalf of the solicitors’ clients, representing them at the courts or tribunals. Continue reading “How to Become a Laywer”
New Visa System for Indian Nationals
Following on from the recent changes to the way in which Kuwaiti nationals and Chinese nationals apply for visas to come to the UK, Immigration Minister James Brokenshire has now announced new rules for Indian nationals wishing to visit the UK. Continue reading “New Visa System for Indian Nationals”
Part 36 Offers What Do They Mean?
Under many circumstances you can be presented with ‘Part 36 offers’ but perhaps you are unsure as to the exact implications of accepting or rejecting such an offer? We’ll get to that part… Continue reading “Part 36 Offers What Do They Mean?”
What are Lasting Powers of Attorney?
You’ve heard this word being thrown around a few times, perhaps you know of someone who has one.. But what exactly are Lasting Powers of Attorney? Continue reading “What are Lasting Powers of Attorney?”
Aston Bond Award Winners
Aston Bond has been awarded two more prestigious accolades. This comes off the back of an impressive 2015 year where Aston Bond won ‘Slough SME Business of the Year’ and was also given ‘Legal 500’ status. Continue reading “Aston Bond Award Winners”
Aston Bond at Slough Aspire Careers Fair
The Slough Aspire Careers Event is a community driven project aimed at giving career information to young people from the local area. The two day event, which took place on the 2nd and 3rd of February, allowed Aston Bond to share it’s industry knowledge and give valuable information regarding the legal profession to interested and enthusiastic year 9 and 10s Continue reading “Aston Bond at Slough Aspire Careers Fair”
Online Court: E-Justice
Critics of the UK Judiciary argue it is outdated, overpriced and no longer fit for purpose. This comes with the growing number of people being un-able issue legal proceedings because of the near abolition of legal aid. The disproportionate legal costs which come concurrent with legal representation have led to a drastic increase in people representing themselves. Continue reading “Online Court: E-Justice”
New Visa System for Chinese Nationals
On Monday 11 January 2016, the Home Office launched a new visa scheme for Chinese nationals wishing to travel to the UK. Continue reading “New Visa System for Chinese Nationals”