Jacksons' Blog

Good news for house buyers?

According to some sources, housing prices are to potentially drop by 10-13% – so, who can benefit?
The global pandemic that is COVID-19 has cost the country millions of pounds.  Not to mention, it has cost the public thousands in loss of income.

Easter Message from Jane Armitage, Managing Partner

Traditionally, the blog post we put out just before the Easter holidays wishes everyone a happy Easter, tells them to go and enjoy some precious family time and tells people not to eat too much chocolate. This year, all of that seems a bit odd.

Agriculture in these uncertain times

Over the last couple of weeks there has been a lot said about the work that is being done by our key workers; the NHS staff, teachers looking after the children of other key workers, supermarket staff and many others.

Why I have taken the apprenticeship route, Tom Dorgan

When I left school less than a year ago, I was pretty certain that I didn’t want to go down the traditional route of college and university.

Marketing your business during unprecedented times!

The marketing team at Jacksons is working with our other teams to come up with of innovative ways of promoting our business and staying in touch with clients and contacts during these strange times. I expect most organisations will be busy doing the same.

Health and Safety for Lone Workers.

The workplace has changed considerably during my career and the days of going into the office at 8 and leaving at 5 are over.  Customers expect more flexibility as do workers themselves.

International Women’s Day – #EachforEqual

As I wrote this blog yesterday, it was International Women’s Day 2020 with the theme Each for Equal.
In 2020 it is somewhat shocking that it is necessary that this should be the theme but in many ways it is more important than ever.

Limited Liability?

A recent court decision gives reason for all directors and their advisers to return to the concept of limited liability.
The familiar concept is that a company is a legal entity in its own right and therefore liable to pay its own debts.

The Entrepreneur and the Budget

Sajid Javid previously announced that 11 March was the date of this year’s budget however, following the recent cabinet reshuffle, uncertainty loomed as to whether the date was to be delayed to allow the new Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, more time to prepare.

Construction Disputes in 2019 – Overview and Impact

I have been looking back at 2019 and some of the cases and decisions which were made.  This is a good exercise to undertake to ensure these are born in mind when advising clients where they may have an impact on construction related disputes/contracts going forward.