Schofield Sweeney Solicitors

The Schoey’s Christmas Party 2024 🎄🪩 A wonderful evening celebrating our colleagues’ achievements and the end of a great year ✨ We’re looking forward to more success and fun in the New Year! #schoeyoke #tistheseason #christmasparty #officeparty #morethanlaw The Faversham

Schofield Sweeney Solicitors (Christopher Carney Angela Cashin SallyAnn Masih Pardeep Khela and Manjit Virdee) having a fantastic afternoon at the 2024 KACCL Christmas charity lunch with our wonderful guests RAJ HANDA, Suresh Handa, Parvinder (Pav) Sohal, Scott Harrison, Andy King and Darren Oddy. #charity #lunch

Are councils on the brink? With claims of a £54bn shortfall in local government finances, the County Council Network highlights a challenging outlook for local authorities. Recent forecasts suggest as many as 6 in 10 councils could face financial failure soon. The risks are significant for businesses working with local councils, as are the opportunities to navigate them effectively. From Section 114 notices to the renegotiation of contracts, understanding the impact of council financial pressures is essential. It’s not just about what happens next but how businesses can prepare and adapt. Richard Fergusson has provided an overview of the risks and impacts of council financial pressures, and what they mean for businesses working with local councils. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eaQMxwi7 #localgovernment #section114 #budget #councils #lawfirm #legaladvice #linkedin

The 143rd AGM of the Huddersfield & Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society took place at the offices of Chadwick Lawrence in Huddersfield.   The Society has elected Christopher Carney of Schofield Sweeney Solicitors as President for the coming year. Christopher was proposed by James Staton. Vicky Medd of Ridley & Hall Solicitors was elected as Vice President. Vicky was proposed by Jessica Nugent-Herrett. We wish to thank our out-going president, Jamie Humpheson of Eaton Smith Solicitors, for his service to the Society in the past year.

Are you processing 'Special Category Data' under the UK GDPR? This term refers to particularly sensitive personal information, such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, and religious or philosophical beliefs. Sensitive personal data requires extra safeguarding measures. If you experience a data breach involving this type of data, it’s more likely you’ll need to report it to the ICO due to the potential impact on individuals’ rights. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/e_ftGNRj If you have suffered a data breach and are unsure whether to report it to the ICO or need advice on handling special category data, we’re here to help – get in touch with Sophie at sophiebrazier@schofieldsweeney.co.uk. #GDPR #dataprotection #specialcategorydata #lawfirm #legaladvice #law #commerciallaw #linkedin

Planning your business sale in the next few years? Knowing your way around the complexities of an exit is key. Melo's upcoming webinar will break down exactly what you need to know to make your business sale a success – from tax tips to navigating the latest regulations. Our corporate partner Daniel Bisby joins presenters Tom Wotton from Melo and Paul Bruns of Simplybiz to give their expertise arming you with the tools, tips, and confidence to land your dream exit. Victoria Hicks✨️Group CEO at Melo and Brian Hill MSc MCSI, MD of Exits at Melo will also guide the session. Further details and to register for free 👉 https://lnkd.in/eC363Ktw #businesssale #planningtoexit #businessexit #readyforsale #corporatelaw #regulations #planning #businessplanning #webinar #businesswebinar

School estate leaders and managers... 👋 are you signed up to this event for a day of professional learning and development.? We're sponsoring The Trust Network Regional Conference NORTH alongside Crysp - powered by TwinklHive and Twinkl Educational Publishing, the theme of the day will be 'Harnessing Technology to Manage the School Estate'. 📅 Tuesday 3rd December, 9.30am 📍Salts Mill, Shipley 👉 https://lnkd.in/etfiiV4C Tina Morris Simon Shepherd Joanna Green Adam Hastie Pete Mills #education #educationlaw #multiacademytrust #estatemanagement #schoolestate #educationtrust #learninganddevelopment #MAT

What could changes to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 mean for you? The Law Commission is exploring major changes to business tenants' right to security of tenure, they are considering four options: 1️⃣ No security of tenure - Remove automatic lease renewal rights 2️⃣ Contracting-in – Tenants would not automatically have the right to renew their leases; but landlords and tenants could agree to opt in when the lease is signed 3️⃣ Contracting-out – Tenants would automatically have the right to renew their leases, but landlords and tenants could agree to opt out when the lease is signed (the current system) 4️⃣ Mandatory security of tenure – All business tenants would have the right to security of tenure, with no option to opt out These changes could significantly impact both landlords and tenants. Lois Smith, solicitor in our real estate team explains the impacts here: https://lnkd.in/eg85CgAj Have your say in the consultation survey here: https://lnkd.in/e6JwQ2pp (open until 19th Feb) If you have concerns or want advice on these potential changes, we’re here to help, contact Lois Smith at loissmith@schofieldsweeney.co.uk #realestatelaw #landlord #tenant #renting #securityoftenure

Our corporate team enjoyed an evening out at the Insider Media Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards last night. Congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted individuals, firms and deals of the evening. The event is a great showcase of the talent and amazing transactional work done by our dealmakers in Yorkshire 👏 #dealmakerawards #Yorkshiredealmakers #corporatelaw #Yorksdeals

As Chair of the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Beresford, our Head of Planning, hosted and chaired a meeting today at our Leeds office with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP. The discussion focused on how the Chamber can collaborate with the Government to support growth plans and the implications for our region following the latest budget. The meeting was attended by representatives from across the Chamber membership, discussing key topics including regional infrastructure, manufacturing, the care sector, international trade, the evolving planning system, and the role Yorkshire can play in driving national economic growth. Aqila Choudhry MBE MBA , Chris Black, Victoria Wainwright, Adam Brickell, James Mason, Mark Casci, British Chambers of Commerce, West Yorkshire Combined Authority #businessgrowth #chamberofcommerce #WNYChamber #planninglaw #UKgovernment #Chancellor #lawfirm #budget