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The importance of reviewing contracts

News that Britain is now out of its Great Recession means that businesses will face new and different challenges to…

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Mesothelioma and Asbestos claims for workers at Chatham Dockyards

For most of the 20th century asbestos was in regular use in Chatham dockyards, as well as being widely used…

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Going underground

Basements may be an attractive proposition for homeowners and developers, but contractors need to take note of the legal considerations…

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Brachers wins Deal of the Year 2014 in KCFA Awards – May 2014

Brachers is pleased to announce it has won both Deal of the Year and Runner-Up Deal of the Year at…

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Right to request flexible work extended to all employees

Employers are planning now for expected changes to the right to request flexible work. Employees’ rights have expanded considerably since…

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Employment law

As the flood waters recede, legal questions remain for employers

Employment contracts may need altering if weather disruption is likely to recur. This winter has seen unprecedented flood damage to…

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Brachers advises on sale of kent-based luxury packaging business to italian manufacturing group

Brachers today made public its advisory role in the sale of Dover-based luxury packaging business London Fancy Box Co Ltd…

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Brachers reveals role in high-profile Betteshanger regeneration scheme

Brachers today made public its role advising Hadlow college in the high-profile £40 million Betteshanger Colliery regeneration scheme, heralded as…

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NHBC responds to concerns over rise in basement excavation claims

As flagged up in “Building” last month, (Claims over problem basements cost millions – 2 August 2013), basements are a…

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Personal injury and industrial disease claims

Accident at work – rotten pallet causes severed tendon

We recently acted in the personal injury claim of Mr J from Rochester, Kent following an accident at work. Whilst…

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Personal injury and industrial disease claims

Child brain injury claims – the right to wait for a clear prognosis

A dilemma for claimant Lawyer’s dealing with brain injury claims for children was highlighted and considered by the Court of…

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Brachers advises on the £58 million sale of the Kent Pharmaceuticals group to DCC Healthcare

Brachers has advised the majority shareholders of the Kent Pharmaceuticals group on the completion of sale to DCC Healthcare, a…

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