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Manchester’s net zero aims: real estate - Pannone Corporate
In our penultimate article on Manchester’s intention to become a zero carbon city by 2038, we consider this week the built environment, the measures av...
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Greater Manchester’s Net Zero: Influencing Behaviour - Pannone Corporate
In the third of our series of blogs commenting on Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s intention to become net zero, we look this week at efforts be...
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What next for the Building Safety Act? - Pannone Corporate
The various provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 continue to be implemented and come into force.  Whilst there has already been a significant volu...
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Manchester’s move towards net zero: transport and travel - Pannone Corporate
In the second of our series focusing on Manchester’s aim to become a zero carbon city region, we take a look at transport and travel. It is well accept...
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Incorporation of contract terms: how to ensure your terms apply - Pannone Corporate
The ‘battle of the forms’ is a phrase which is used to describe the common scenario in which contracting parties compete to ensure their standard ter...
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Case in point: Cleaner brings claims for unfair dismissal and race discrimination after she is sacked for eating a leftover tuna sandwich - Pannone Corporate
Facts of the case Gabriela Rodriguez worked as a cleaner at the offices of Devonshires Solicitors for two years, via contractor Total Clean. She claims ...
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Manchester’s move towards net zero - Pannone Corporate
Over the coming weeks, we will take a closer look at Manchester’s concerted aim to become net zero. We will cover each area of the city’s focus and l...
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Pannone Corporate advises on cross-border acquisition of specialist insurance broker - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has advised APRIL Group, the leading wholesale insurance broker in France and Europe, on the cross-border acquisition of Lexham Insuran...
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Commercial contracts: a practical guide for businesses - Pannone Corporate
In the first of a six-part blog series from Pannone’s dispute resolution team, we take a closer look at commercial contracts, focusing at those element...
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In the absence of a blank cheque, under-funded and under-resourced social housing providers may struggle to live up to Awaab’s Law - Pannone Corporate
Although the media interest surrounding the Awaab Ishak inquest focussed on the presence of damp and mould, there were other matters arising in evidence ...
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Pannone Corporate advises on sale of North West mortar and concrete producer - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has advised on the sale of Eco-Readymix Ltd, a leading producer of mortar and concrete in the North West. The company, which was estab...
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The Hillsborough Charter: teeth but no bite? - Pannone Corporate
Calls for a ‘Hillsborough Law’ and increased accountability of public servants have been voiced for many years.  However, despite a number of indepe...
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Martyn’s Law – its passage through Parliament - Pannone Corporate
The draft wording of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill (also known as ‘Martyn’s Law’) continues to work its way through Parliament,...
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Chambers rankings 2024 – ‘A great all-round team of high-level thinkers’ - Pannone Corporate
Once again, both individual lawyers and teams at Pannone Corporate have featured strongly in this year’s Chambers 2024, consolidating the impressive sh...
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IP Round-Up – October 2023 - Pannone Corporate
Welcome to our latest IP update – insight into the most recent cases and developments in IP law. We'll uncover the news stories most relevant to you an...
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Pannone Corporate bags trio of new clients - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has strengthened its cross-sector expertise, after being appointed by a trio of high-profile clients – TalkTalk, Silentnight, and Exa...
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Legal 500 2024 - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has been recommended as top tier in two practice areas and also recommended in a further ten practice areas in The Legal 500 2024 editi...
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My Life in Law – Natasha Mafunga - Pannone Corporate
Natasha Mafunga joined Pannone Corporate at the start of the year as a solicitor in the dispute resolution team. In the latest in our blog series, My Lif...
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New Adequacy decision for EU-US personal data flows - Pannone Corporate
Earlier this year [July], the EU adopted a decision that will see the free flow of personal data between the EU and the US – a move that will undoubted...
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One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to insolvency and restructuring - Pannone Corporate
In our insolvency and restructuring blog series, we’ve been exploring the various options available to businesses that may find themselves in financial...
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Why employers should be encouraging workplace mediation - Pannone Corporate
In this short article, Jack Harrington and Radhika Das from our employment and pensions team consider the use of mediation as a conflict resolution tool....
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What next for the CQC? - Pannone Corporate
Following Pannone Corporate's Freedom of Information Act request to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), regulatory associate partner, Bill Dunkerley, look...
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Awaab’s Law - Pannone Corporate
Social Housing (Regulation) Act: Awaab’s Law in practice The Social Housing (Regulation) Act received Royal Assent in July 2023, and makes provision...
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Pannone Corporate hones in on talent with raft of promotions - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has announced the promotion of five people, as it continues to invest in future talent across the law firm. Effective from 21 July, Ar...
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Safeguarding concerns falling in care sector, latest figures show - Pannone Corporate
Safeguarding concerns in the UK care sector are falling from the highs seen during the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show. From January to May this ...
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Pannone Corporate advises Mission Mars on London expansion - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has advised multi-concept operator, Mission Mars, on the letting of a flagship London site, as part of an ambitious expansion plan for ...
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CVAs – divisive in nature, essential to many - Pannone Corporate
Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) have grown in prominence in recent years, as businesses have sought to implement them as a means to continue tradin...
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Retail Law Update - Pannone Corporate
In our latest retail law update, we look at the news and legal developments affecting the sector. This month, it covers how to transform retail spaces...
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My Life in Law – Dominic Beddow - Pannone Corporate
With a year under his belt at Pannone Corporate, we speak to real estate solicitor, Dominic Beddow, on his legal career so far, the importance of being a...
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Losing the baggage – how pre-pack administrations can help businesses restructure - Pannone Corporate
In the last three years, companies of all shapes and sizes have had to contend with a plethora of challenges that have severely tested the balance sheet ...
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Why instruct an external party to carry out a workplace investigation? - Pannone Corporate
In this short article Michael McNally and Lorna Shuttleworth from our employment and pensions team consider the use of external investigators when carryi...
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Pannone Corporate advises Junkyard Golf on latest London opening - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has advised crazy golf brand, Junkyard Golf Club, on the purchase of its second London site – its biggest location to date. The Manc...
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14-strong Pannone team raises over £2,500 for charity - Pannone Corporate
A 14-strong team of Pannone fundraisers took to the streets on Sunday to compete in the 20th Great Manchester Run. Taking part in both the 10k race and ...
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Pannone advises on seed funding for transformative tech company - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has advised on the £1.5 million seed fundraise for transformative technology company Sticky. The fast-growing start-up has been bac...
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How to spot the warning signs of supply chain issues - Pannone Corporate
Daniel Clarke is a partner in the corporate recovery and insolvency team at Pannone Corporate Given the current complexity of the construc...
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My Life in Law – Michael McNally - Pannone Corporate
Michael McNally lives in Heswall on the Wirral and is an associate partner in Pannone’s employment team. In this instalment of My Life in Law, he tells...
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The Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill – a second new horizon for the UK’s data protection regime? - Pannone Corporate
On 8 March, a new Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No. 2) (the Bill) received its first reading in the House of Commons. This Bill replaces ...
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Pannone strengthens team with heavyweight hire - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate – the North West law firm – has expanded its team with the senior appointment of David Walton. David joins Pannone’s regulatory ...
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What To Consider In The Early Stages Of Restructuring Your Business - Pannone Corporate
Those at the helm of a business should always be looking ahead and taking proactive measures to help future-proof the success of their organisations.  ...
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Jack conquers 600-mile cycling challenge along notorious Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh trail - Pannone Corporate
  600-miles, nine consecutive days and a lot of mud and rain later, employment partner Jack Harrington has conquered the notorious Vietnamese Ho Chi Mi...
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Pannone Corporate works on environmental company sale - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has revealed its role on the sale of a Lancashire-based environmental and engineering company to Adler and Allan. Detectronic, base...
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My Life in Law – Lorna Shuttleworth - Pannone Corporate
In our latest instalment of My Life in Law, we catch up with employment solicitor, Lorna Shuttleworth. She tells us all about her career journey with Pa...
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Pannone advises on sale of sewer and wastewater specialist - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has advised on the share sale of Detectronic– a specialist in sewer and wastewater network monitoring and management. The Lancashire...
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IP round-up March 2023 - Pannone Corporate
Welcome to our latest IP update – insight into the most recent cases and developments in IP law. We'll uncover the news stories most relevant to you an...
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Jack takes on notorious Vietnamese  Ho Chi Minh trail in epic charity challenge - Pannone Corporate
Employment partner Jack Harrington is taking on the notorious Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh trail later this month, as part of a charity challenge in memory of ...
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Restructuring your business – an introduction - Pannone Corporate
Financial trouble can hit any business and, in a post-pandemic world, it’s even clearer how fragile things can be. However, if issues arise, it may be...
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Pannone Corporate cements retail & leisure credentials with triple client win - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has strengthened its retail and leisure credentials with a trio of client wins, after recently being appointed by The Lowry, New Balanc...
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Pannone Corporate 2023 Regulatory survey: the results - Pannone Corporate
The results of Pannone Corporate’s 2023 Regulatory survey are in! Earlier this year we invited responses on a number of issues, to gauge the current c...
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Pannone Corporate promotes duo following raft of appointments - Pannone Corporate
Pannone Corporate has announced the promotion of two longstanding members of the team to Partner. Effective from 3 February, Jonny Scholes has been prom...
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Hillsborough Law: A proposed statutory duty of candour - Pannone Corporate
When Andy Burnham, then MP for Leigh, proposed a statutory duty of candour for public authorities back in 2017, he no doubt hoped that progress might now...
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