My blog this month is about my political experiences at Mason Hayes. Mason Hayes takes its social responsibility very seriously which is clear from the fantastic work carried out by the Mason Hayes Charitable Trust. However, in addition to that, Mason Hayes is actively involved politically with regard to issues which are relevant to the … August 2014
Rupert Bravery (Economics 1978) Emergency Preparedness and Response Advisor, ExxonMobil and Marcus Hayes (Law 1984) Managing Director, Mason Hayes Solicitors have been awarded fellowships for their exceptional contributions to the University of Sussex. Presenting Rupert Bravery, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Michael Davies described how Rupert had played a key role in supporting the University’s Mobil 1 Team … Press Release – Outstanding alumni receive fellowships during Summer 2014 Graduation
Stourport High School hosted its Pyramid Oscars on Wednesday 25 June 2014 to acknowledge and reward hundreds of the school’s students. Two attendance award ceremonies took place during the day to congratulate students achieving 100% attendance, with a further special awards ceremony taking place in the evening. At the evening ceremony, students, parents and staff … Press Release – Marcus Hayes guest speaker at Stourport High Pyramid Oscars
The topic of my blog this month is corporate disclosure and completion. Throughout June I have primarily been assisting the Head of our Corporate Department, Karen Houghton, in respect of the disposal of two companies in the telecommunications sector. I have assisted Karen on previous deals, however this was my first opportunity to really get … July 2014
26 June 2014 Mason Hayes Solicitors, niche commercial law firm with its head office located in Wilmslow, has been awarded the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to realising the potential of its people. Led by 2013 shortlisted Solicitor of the Year, Marcus Hayes, Mason Hayes offers a wide variety of legal services … Press Release – Mason Hayes Solicitors recognised as an Investor in People
The topic of my blog this month is public speaking. Strong communication skills are a must for a solicitor and public speaking is becoming increasingly important. Whilst it is true that there is a distinction between solicitors and barristers, solicitors do have rights of audience in the lower Courts and can also obtain higher rights … June 2014
I began working at Mason Hayes as a fee earner within the Debt Recovery Department. I moved to the firm from a large regional firm where I worked as a Graduate Clerk. I joined Mason Hayes for career progression. In addition to applying for a Training Contract in the ordinary way, I was keen to … May 2014
Michael Booth QC argues that the present approach to the giving of evidence in civil cases is contrary to the interests of justice and to efficient trial preparation. Witness to the truth Anyone with any current experience of civil litigation knows that usually evidence in civil litigation is given by witness statement which stands as evidence … Michael Booth QC argues that the present approach to the giving of evidence in civil cases is contrary to the interests of justice and to efficient trial preparation
Louis Doyle, Barrister, Kings Chambers, Manchester & Leeds Cross-border insolvency has been very fertile ground in recent times. For example, in Re Oilexco Northsea Ltd, Harms Offshore AHT v Bloom [2009] EWCA Civ 632 the Court of Appeal held that the court has jurisdiction to restrain two German creditors, which had obtained relief from the New York … Comi, The Stanford Collapse and the Restraint of Foreign Enforcement: 2009 Developments in Cross Boarder Insolvency Proceedings
by Jonathan D.C. Turner, barrister, 13 Old Square Chambers Tax is not the only thing set to change on 6 April 2011. Another change of importance to everyone concerned with commercial property will take effect on the same date: the application of Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998 to agreements which create, alter, transfer or … Land Agreements and the Competition Act 1998
