‘How to rent: the checklist for renting in England’ – Updated Version Further to our guidance on the new provisions that came into force in October 2015 regarding Section 21 notices (please see our guideance here) there has been a further update to the requirement for landlords to provide the ‘How To Rent’ booklet. As […]
As with any great dish the best franchise businesses require quality ingredients; a sustainable business concept led by a management team committed to recruiting the best candidates and providing them with proper training and ongoing support. With these key elements in place, a Franchisor can create a strong and mutually profitable network of Franchisees, all […]
The decision to buy a franchise can be both a daunting and exciting experience. A prospective Franchisee should not feel pressurised into making a quick decision, but should take the time to evaluate the franchise business by asking searching questions of the Franchisor, to understand what will be involved from both a practical day to […]
A local solicitor turned ‘Dragon’ recently, to help teach students from Windsor Boys School the harsh realities of running their own businesses. Andrew Hayward, head of the corporate and commercial department at local Slough solicitors Owen White, joined together with other local businesses to support the work of the year 10 students, led by head […]
L to R: Tracy Harding, Ewan Gadsden, Katherine Morris and Karen Murphy with boxes filled with gifts for the homeless Two members of our staff have organised their second annual collection of charitable shoe boxes to donate to local homeless people Following on from last year’s successful collection, Tracey Harding and Bridget Orr called on everyone […]
In July 2017, the Supreme Court declared Employment Tribunal fees unlawful (for more information on this decision read our previous article, ‘Employment Tribunal Fees Outlawed’.) Since that decision, the Government has committed to refunding those who have paid the unlawful Employment Tribunal fees and have recently published details of the anticipated refund scheme. Those successful in […]
Our commercial property team have recently celebrated clocking up 100 years of post-qualification experience. To mark the occasion we will be making a donation to Oxfam to provide clean drinking water for 100 people. Headed up by Phil Lawrence, who qualified as a solicitor 26 years ago in October 1991, the team includes Caryn Beidas, Stephanie Bishop, […]
Staff from Owen White Solicitors made and sold cakes to support Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.
Over the years, franchising has gained a, somewhat unfair, reputation for disputes and litigation between franchisors and franchisees. Is this the reality of franchisees’ experience in the sector, and what are the causes of disputes? Franchising is a long-term relationship that requires a high element of trust between the parties. Franchisees can spend life savings, […]