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Shoosmiths wins inaugural litigation team award

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT

Shoosmiths has been named Litigation Team of the Year at the prestigious Credit Today Awards 2009 - at the first time of asking.

Receivables recruit reunited

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00 GMT

Shoosmiths' Manchester office continues to grow, with the recruitment of another finance litigation specialist.

Budget 2009: Tax Summary

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT

The Chancellor delivered the 2009 Budget on 22 April 2009. The following is a summary of the main points of interest.

Backbone in place as Manchester growth continues

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00 GMT

Shoosmiths is to make three significant new appointments at its recently-opened Manchester office.

The OFT release new Information Sheets

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00 GMT

Given the current economic climate, it has been a busy year for all lenders, but coupled with the biggest overhaul of Consumer Credit Law since 1974, with the introduction of Consumer Credit Act 2006, the changes for this year are not over yet.

Pre-budget report 2008 - tax issues

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

The Chancellor delivered the 2008 Pre-Budget Report yesterday (24 November 2008). The following is a summary of the main points:

Financial services leader is new Shoosmiths client

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

Shoosmiths is to handle key areas of legal work for LV=, the financial services provider formerly known as Liverpool Victoria.

Shoosmiths Manchester expansion gathers momentum

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

Within weeks of announcing plans to open in Manchester, Shoosmiths has made two further appointments, taking the team launching the new office in January next year to nine.

Shoosmiths builds on ING relationship

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

The national law firm's Lender Services unit will give recoveries, litigation, and general consumer credit advice.

Law firm Shoosmiths to open in Manchester with lender services team

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

National law firm Shoosmiths has announced plans to open a new office in Manchester within the next three months, establishing the firm's first base in the North West.

Debt recovery remedies on the way - but not until 2009

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

A raft of new remedies is being proposed as a result of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.

Lenders urged to consider changes when planning debt recovery strategies

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

The Common Financial Statement (CFS) was relaunched on 16 June 2008. Sponsored by the British Bankers Association (BBA) and the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA), the CFS provides trigger figures agreed with the industry and advice sector.

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Impact on the Finance Industry

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

The new Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 have wide-reaching implications for all sorts of businesses. Here, partner and head of asset finance Joanne Davis looks at how they might affect the finance sector.

Takeover tax planning: How loan notes can help

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

With appropriate structuring of takeovers, sellers can benefit from tax savings by receiving loan notes.

Information Commissioner launches his annual report - What your business needs to know

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

The IC has just released his annual report for 2008 and his message to businesses is clear: "He intends to be a force to be reckoned with" and "although we may have heard similar messages over the years, this time its worth sitting up and listening."