Welcome to the September issue of our newsletter, the first after our Summer break.
We are pleased to announce that we are joining partnership with local accountants Keens Shay Keens to deliver a series of seminars aimed at both individuals and business owners. The first of these seminars, which will take place on Tuesday 22nd September, is entitled "Money Can Grow (Maybe even on Trees)", and will cover issues such as Investments, Pensions and Wealth Protection. For more information and to book your place please see our website.
Following in the theme of Seminars, we have also teamed up with Luton Borough Council to deliver a seminar as part of their series of "Immunise Your Business from the Recession" events. Our seminar will take place on 8th October 2009 at the Basepoint Innovation Centre in Luton and will provide "Legal solutions to improve your business". To book or for further details then please visit our website.
Neves Partner Simeon Clipstone, spent part of his Summer throwing himself off bridges in Switzerland. Luckily enough he was attached to a rope, but if you would like to see what a plummeting lawyer looks like click here.
There have been a number of interesting articles and news items on our website over the last couple of months including information regarding new proposals for the future funding of elderly care and an update on Beth's elevation, in the world of collaborative lawyers, to 'Pod Officer'! There is also an update on the state of the market from the Mortgage Store - find out what new products are available.
We also look below at a story on religion and belief in the workplace; establishing a right to park; guidance as to what is a trust; and advice for tenants on break clauses in leases.
And finally, we are seeing a number of new clients with disputed contractual arrangements. It is very tempting to press ahead in business and personal arrangements with only a verbal agreement. If things go wrong it is very difficult in such circumstances to unpick and decide who was supposed to be doing what and when. It is therefore vital to always document agreements, whether these are by formal contracts or in a less formal format. A recent news item (featured below) that appeared on our website highlights that this can be an issue even if dealing with friends. We have specialist advisers who can assist you in putting documentation in place that will provide you with added protection, but still remain appropriate for the transaction concerned. For more advice, contact Stewart Matthews.
We hope that you have found this month's newsletter useful and informative, but we would always welcome your comments so please do contact us. | 
