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Sale of Syntec to Eckoh

Payne Hicks Beach acted for the shareholders of Syntec Holdings Limited (“Syntec”), a leading provider of secure payment solutions (under the brand CardEasy), on the sale of the ...

Bonnier sale of Totally Entwined Group

Payne Hicks Beach advised Bonnier Zaffre Limited, part of the Bonnier global media and publishing group, on the sale of Lincolnshire-based romance and erotic fiction publisher, Totally Entwined Group Limited, ...

ATC acquires part of Furniture For Businesses Limited

Payne Hicks Beach advised its long-standing client Loudspeaker Technology Limited (trading as ATC) on its acquisition of certain business and assets of its key supplier, Furniture For Businesses Limited (&ldquo ...

Reorganisation of a Model Agency Business

Payne Hicks Beach advised a leading, London-based model agency on a reorganisation, involving the streamlining of the management of its Men’s Division and the sale of a 25% shareholder ...

Reorganisation of a Farming Business

Payne Hicks Beach advised a long-established and highly successful farming business on a reorganisation, involving the transfer of the farmland and properties and related business from the existing Isle of ...

Sale of the business and certain assets of Recruitment & Contractor Services Limited

Payne Hicks Beach advised joint liquidators from Quantuma LLP and Macintyre Hudson LLP on the sale of the business and certain assets of Recruitment & Contractor Services Limited ("RACS ...

Sale of The Club Company to Epiris

Payne Hicks Beach advised the management team of The Club Company, the UK’s leading country club operator, on the exercise of their share options and the sale of ...

GDPR: Chris Weaver presents to architects at de Rijke Marsh Morgan Architects

Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department, gave a presentation on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to various firms of architects at de Rijke Marsh Morgan Architects’ ...

Royal Society of Biology: Chris Weaver, guest panel speaker on the GDPR

On 20 March 2018 Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department, appeared as a guest panel speaker at a seminar on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) organised by the Royal Society ...

Sale of DNAFit Life Sciences Limited to Prenetics Limited

Payne Hicks Beach advised on the sale of the entire issued share capital of its existing client, DNAFit Life Sciences Limited (“DNA Fit”) and its subsidiaries, to Prenetics ...

Mercury Publicity acquires International Graphic Press

Payne Hicks Beach advised its existing client Mercury Publicity Limited (“Mercury”) on its acquisition of the business and assets of International Graphic Press Limited (“IGP”)  ...

FairfieldNodal acquisition of WGP Group Ltd

Payne Hicks Beach advised its existing client Fairfield Industries Incorporated, trading as FairfieldNodal, a global leader in seismic nodal technology, on its acquisition of the business and assets of WGP ...

Chris Weaver presents to the Beauty Companies Association (BCA) on the GDPR

On 9 November 2017 Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department, delivered a presentation on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its implications for businesses to members of the Beauty Companies ...

Kings Road Publishing Limited’s acquisition of John Blake Publishing Limited

Payne Hicks Beach advised Kings Road Publishing Limited (“Kings Road Publishing Limited”), part of the Bonnier global media and publishing group, on its acquisition of John Blake Publishing ...

Bonnier Zaffre Limited aquires Totally Entwined Group Limited

Payne Hicks Beach acted for Bonnier Zaffre Limited (“Bonnier Zaffre”), part of the Bonnier global media and publishing group, on its acquisition of Lincolnshire based Totally Entwined Group ...

Legrand Electric Limited acquires Jontek Limited

Payne Hicks Beach advised Legrand Electric Limited (“Legrand”), part of the Legrand global electrical manufacturing group,  on its acquisition of Stockport based Jontek Limited (“Jontek”)  ...

Payne Hicks Beach bolsters Teams with internal promotions

Leading Central London law firm Payne Hicks Beach is thrilled to announce five key promotions across its Private Client, Employment and Family teams. Frederick Bjørn has been promoted ...

In the media: Further coverage of Partner and Legal Director promotions at Payne Hicks Beach

The recent promotions of Chris Weaver to Partner in the Employment Department and Charlotte Skea-Strachan to Legal Director in the Family Department were reported in the New Law Journal on 28 ...

In the media: Partner and Legal Director promotions at Payne Hicks Beach

Coverage of the promotion of Chris Weaver to Partner in the Employment Department and Charlotte Skea-Strachan to Legal Director in the Family Department appeared in eprivateclient on 24 January 2022 and ...

Payne Hicks Beach Partner and Legal Director Promotions

Leading London law firm, Payne Hicks Beach, is pleased to announce the promotion of two of its Senior Associates - Chris Weaver to Partner and Charlotte Skea-Strachan to Legal Director. ...

Daily Mail Money: I’m a full-time temp but my agency won’t furlough-me

Answer by Chris Weaver, Senior Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, in which he addresses whether a full-time temp worker is ...

Alternatives to redundancy and the importance of following a fair process

Redundancies may seem the only option for employers wanting to stay afloat in the current climate, however there are many different routes an employer can go down before having to ...

Limiting the damage caused by workplace social media abuse

Article by Chris Weaver and Paige Tompkins, Senior Associate and Associate respectively in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, in which they look at the steps employers can take ...

Variable pay agreements: ensuring proper protection for employers

Article by Chris Weaver and Paige Tompkins, Associate and Solicitor respectively in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, addressing  the use ...

The right way to make staff redundant

Article by Chris Weaver and Paige Tompkins, Associate and Solicitor respectively in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, addressing the right way ...

Royal Parks Half Marathon - Payne Hicks Beach running for Coram’s Fields and the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

On 13 October 2019 Imogen Lindsley and Chris Weaver ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon raising funds respectively for the firm's two designated charities, Coram's Fields and the ...

What employment rights are there for nannies?

Article by Chris Weaver and Paige Tompkins, Associate and Solicitor respectively in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach discussing the employment rights for ...

Taking measures to eradicate bullying in the workplace

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, published by Real Business online on 17 April 2018 and reproduced with kind permission. https://realbusiness ...

What the first gender pay gap reports reveal

Comments by Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, first published by Real Business online on 6 April 2018 and reproduced with kind permission.

Warning to companies that missed gender pay deadline

Comments by Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, first published by the Financial Times online on 6 April 2018 and reproduced with kind permission.

GDPR and special category data: tips for employers

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, first published People Management online on 16 February 2018 and is reproduced with kind ...

What does the Uber ruling mean for its employees?

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, first published by HR Review online on 3 October 2017 and is reproduced with kind permission.  ...

Mothers more likely to be in work than childless men

Comments by Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, first published by The Telegraph online on 26 September 2017 and is reproduced with kind permission. For ...

Legal lowdown: Employees’ rights to privacy

Article by Dominic Crossley, Dispute Resolution Partner and Privacy Law Specialist and Chris Weaver, Employment Associate at Payne Hicks Beach first published online in HR on 20 September 2017 ...

Employers’ obligations - storage of information

Article titled "Employers’ obligations surrounding storage of information around staff medical condition" by Dominic Crossley, Dispute Resolution Partner and Privacy Law Specialist, Chris Weaver, Employment  ...

Employer insolvency: What lessons can be learned from Jaeger’s woes?

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, first published by Solicitors Journal on 23 May 2017 and is reproduced with kind permission. For further ...

AI revolution and ‘Industry 4.0’

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, first published by Solicitors Journal on 23 May 2017 and is reproduced with kind permission. For further ...

Steps employers can take to ensure the mental health of staff

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, first published by Real Business online on 19 June 2017 and is reproduced with kind permission.  ...

Learn from PGA European Tour

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach, first published by Real Business online on 17 January 2017 and reproduced with kind permission. Click here ...

Do you know your rights within the gig economy?

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate and Orla Bingham, Solicitor in Employment at Payne Hicks Beach first published by Growth Business UK online on 6 October 2016 and is reproduced with kind permission.  ...

Can (and should) employers ditch bonuses?

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate and Orla Bingham, Solicitor in Employment at Payne Hicks Beach first published by HR Magazine (UK) online on 12 September 2016 and is reproduced with kind permission.  ...

Uber: Self-employed and worker status

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate and Orla Bingham, Solicitor in Employment at Payne Hicks Beach first published online in Solicitors Journal on 11 August 2016. Click here to read their ...

Brexit and employment law

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate and Orla Bingham, Solicitor in Employment at Payne Hicks Beach first published online in Growth Business UK on 21 June 2016. Click here to read ...

Unfair Tipping Practices

Article by Chris Weaver, Associate and Orla Bingham, Solicitor in Employment at Payne Hicks Beach first published online in EU Bankers on 12 May 2016. Click here to read article.   13 May 2016  ...

Supreme court finds Morrisons liable for employee’s crime at work

Chris Weaver, associate in the Employment department at Payne Hicks Beach comments on how the Judgment in the case involving an attack at a supermarket petrol station may ...

Can your boss spy on your personal emails at work?

Article by Dominic Crossley, Dispute Resolution Partner and Privacy Law Specialist and Chris Weaver, Associate Employment at Payne Hicks Beach first published online and in print in City A.M. ...

Just what is the employment status of Uber drivers?

Chris Weaver, solicitors in the Employment, discusses "Just what is the employment status of Uber drivers?" first published at HR Review online on 6 November 2015.  Click here ...

How to avoid your own Chelsea FC doctor situation

Chris Weaver, Employment solicitor considers how to avoid discrimination situation with top tips, first published on 12 October 2015 at Talk Business online.  Click here to read Chris's article. 13 ...

How to deal with workplace dismissal

Paul McAleavey and Chris Weaver, solicitors in the Employment department at leading London law firm, Payne Hicks Beach, explain that an office fracas between employer and employee can be ...

Will the Fit for Work service mean higher absence costs for small firms?

Chris Weaver, Employment solicitor considers whether the new Fit for Work service will mean higher absence costs for small firms, first published on 28 January 2015 at Personnel Today online.   ...

Shared parental leave in force from today

Chris Weaver, Employment solicitor considers that companies with mostly male workforces face family issues for the first time in his article, first published on 1 December 2014 at People Management online. ...

Trafficked au pair given permission to claim race discrimination

Chris Weaver, solicitor in the Employment department considers the issues surrounding an illegal worker's ability to sue her UK employer for discriminatory dismissal and the case ...

You should not deny training or promotion to maternity leave staff

Chris Weaver, Employment partner considers "Why you should not deny training or promotion to staff on maternity leave", first published on 11 June 2014 at Personnel Today online.   ...

How to avoid religious discrimination claims

Chris Weaver, Employment partner explains how policies, rules and procedures can indirectly discriminate against staff of particular religions or beliefs, first published on 22 May 2014 at SMEWEB online.  Click ...

I am concerned for my staff

Chris Weaver, associate in the Employment department, provides expert advice on an employer's obligations to employees following the purchase of a business, first published in The FT ...

Legal issues to consider when employing an intern in your SME

Chris Weaver, Employment solicitor considers how failure to comply with national minimum wage legislation can have serious consequences when employing an intern in your SME, first published on 4 ...

What does the Equality Act 2010 mean for your business?

Chris Weaver, Employment solicitor considers how The Act requires service providers to not discriminate against those with protected charactertistics when providing goods, services or facilities, first published on 1 November 2013 ...