Wrigley Claydon partner and Oldham solicitor John Porter was proud to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA) recently. ROCA is an arm of First Choice Homes housing association in Oldham – where John is a trustee – that gives out money to worthy community projects. Launched in November 2007, John has chaired…
If you’re planning on leaving your commercial property and want to remove certain items, what are your rights and where do you stand in terms of the law? The area of defining what is a ‘fixture’ and a ‘chattel’ can be difficult. However, understanding the difference between them will help you determine what you can and…
When you play music at work you may not be aware that you need a licence for it. Many bars, restaurants and retail stores play recorded music whilst some offices and many factories and workshops allow the use of radios or background music for their staff to listen to while they are working. If you…
On 16th May 2014, a number of changes to prevent illegal working in the UK came into force. The changes include amendments to the right to work checks and associated documents, and changes to civil penalty payments. The changes are intended to support employers to make the correct checks on their employees to ensure that they have…
Wrigley Claydon have announced that as of 1st July 2014 Emma Piszkalo has been appointed a partner in the firm. Emma works full-time in Wrigley Claydon’s Todmorden office as a solicitor dealing with private client matters such as conveyancing, probate and wills. She has been associated with the firm over many years, firstly through work…
Over the last two years, Rochdale and Oldham have experienced extensive road works, diversions and public transport disruptions as the new Metrolink line was installed. However the work is finally complete, leaving in its place a brand new tram service, making it more convenient than ever to travel around Greater Manchester. The changes took their toll…
Last week’s annual quiz between members of the Oldham Law Association was once again a huge success. The Wrigley Claydon team were pipped to victory (coming in 6th out of 8!) using their wealth of general knowledge to fight for first place and, more importantly, raise money for charity. The OLA frequently puts on fundraising…
Last week, Wrigley Claydon were proud to be featured in the Oldham Evening Chronicle. The piece discusses our success as Oldham’s oldest law firm and a company who continues to move with the times. The article describes the improvement in the property market, and the measures we are taking to ensure we are prepared for…
With the increased confidence in the economy and Government actions such as the new National Insurance Employment Allowance, designed to encourage business owners to take on more staff, many businesses will be considering new recruits this year. The means many will be reviewing their contracts of employment. Regulations and legislation surrounding business is constantly changing…
Undoubtedly the property market is improving – it is arguably at it’s highest peak in many years. However, one of the most prominent contributing factors to this success is the Help to Buy Scheme. The scheme targets young buyers who are trying to get their foot on the property ladder, and usually only applies to…