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Articles and commentary penned by our partners and consultants and collected media coverage.

Title Publisher Date Contact
+ Interview with Adrian Jennings, head of finance and facilities at Cripps Harries Hall LLP
Adrian Jennings is head of finance and facilities at Cripps Harries Hall. His previous roles have included assistant director of finance at Denton Wilde Sapte (now SNR Denton) and group accountant at Markel Insurance. He trained at Grant Thornton.
The Lawyer 14/05/2012 Adrian Jennings
+ Angel investment - Where do you put your money
Article written by Cripps Harries Hall partner, Nigel Stanford.
 SMEWEB 09/05/2012 Nigel Stanford
+ Gatekeeper: How to pitch to Anne Lewis of Cripps Harries Hall LLP
Gatekeeper: How to pitch to Anne Lewis of Cripps Harries Hall LLP
 CityWire Wealth Manager 05/04/2012 Anne Lewis
+ Deux propositions pour continuer à fluidifier le droit social anglais
LE CERCLE. (par Olivier Morel) - Deux nouvelles illustrations intéressantes du pragmatisme de nos voisins britanniques, qui ont bien compris comment encourager l'entrepreneuriat et inciter les dirigeants à embaucher : faciliter le licenciement pour encourager l'embauche et freiner les recours abusifs aux Prud'hommes.
LesEchos 26/03/2012 Olivier Morel
+ 2012 Olympics: advertisers beware overstepping the line
Strict laws protect Olympic sponsors' investment, any attempts to associate products with the games will be carefully vetted and could land advertisers in big trouble
The Guardian Media Network 13/03/2012 John Halton
+ Caveat requests are now registered without checking for grant
Cripps Harries Hall Partner, Simon Leney comments
 STEP Journal 08/03/2012 Simon Leney
+ L'équation vertueuse paradoxale du droit social anglais: faciliter le licenciement = encourager l'embauche
La Semaine Juridique 27/02/2012 Olivier Morel
+ Southern Housing Group names 12 to £6m legal services framework
Southern Housing Group names 12 to £6m legal services framework
 Local Government Lawyer 07/02/2012
+ Bono may be ringing in a new era at Facebook, but will their stock continue to rise?
Bono may be ringing in a new era at Facebook, but will their stock continue to rise? - Scotsman.com - 06.02.12
 Scotsman.com 06/02/2012 John Halton
+ Facebook files for $5bn IPO
John Halton, partner at Cripps Harries Hall comments
 CBR 03/02/2012 John Halton
+ Business Angels
Due to the current economic climate, companies are finding it difficult, if not impossible, to raise finance through bank lending.
 Kent Life 01/02/2012 Nigel Stanford
+ 50 Best lawyers in South East England
Michael Stevens and Chris Langridge have been ranked in this years 50 Best lawyers in South East England
 Corporate intl 19/12/2011 Chris Langridge
Michael Stevens
+ Saving the kids' inheritance
Most people of a certain age know the expression "spending the kids' inheritance" and a fair number practice it, but passing on wealth to their children is also an ambition for them.
 Kent Life 01/12/2011 Simon Leney
+ Saving tax - protecting your assets
Taxes are often one of lifes certainties. Saving tax helps preserve your wealth and ensure you can provide for your family.
 West Kent WI News 01/12/2011 Anne Lewis
+ Wills - providing certainty
Wills - providing certainty
 West Kent WI News 01/11/2011 Anne Lewis
+ The true cost of disputes
Everyone knows there are two certainties in life; you pay taxes and you die
 Sussex Life 28/10/2011 Myles McIntosh
+ Trainees recruited
Cripps Harries Hall has recruited 8 trainee solicitors...
 Tunbridge Wells People 28/10/2011
+ Cripps Harries Hall conseille Lollipops pour l'ouverture de deux magasins à Londres.
Cripps Harries Hall advises Lollipops for the opening of two stores in London.
 Lawin france.com 17/10/2011 Olivier Morel
+ Divorce and the family business
The breakdown of any relationship can be difficult, but even more so when the relationship also extends into the business world
 Kent Life 13/10/2011
Ed Weeks
+ Movers & Shakers - Alan Geaney
Movers & Shakers - Alan Geaney
 HR Director 11/10/2011 Alan Geaney
+ Holiday extras expansion plans
Cripps Harries Hall LLP has assisted Clydesdale Bank in Kent in the closing of a multi-million pound deal to help the Holiday Extras Group in its expansion.
BusinessforKent.co.uk 05/10/2011
+ Lasting Powers of Attorney - thinking ahead
Lasting Powers of Attorney - thinking ahead
 West Kent WI News 01/10/2011 Anne Lewis
+ Cripps Harries Hall LLP has recruited Ruth Napier as its new head of business development
Cripps Harries Hall LLP has recruited Ruth Napier as its new head of business development
 New Law Journal 22/09/2011 Ruth Napier
+ Cripps Harries Hall successfully support Clydesdale Bank PLC on their multi-million pound deal to help expand the Holidays Extras Group
A multi-million pound deal to help expand the Holiday Extras Group has been concluded by Clydesdale Bank in Kent, challenging the perception that well managed businesses are struggling to secure funding.
Kent business TV 08/09/2011 Nigel Stanford
+ Wealth Matters
Partner Anne Lewis discusses CrippsAssist our service for the vulnerable and the elderly
 Alexander Forbes 25/08/2011 Anne Lewis
+ Table tennis player is going for gold in 2012 paralympics
A Paralympic table tennis player from Kent has told how he is gearing up for the London Games with a gruelling training schedule.
Kentnews.co.uk 11/08/2011
+ Tips for contesting a Will
Russell Simpson, head of will disputes at Cripps Harries Hall, has provided some tips for those thinking about contesting a Will.
 Financial Times online 04/08/2011 Russell Simpson
+ Three ways to lower capital gains tax bills
Roger Holman comments on ways to lower capital gains tax bills
 City AM 28/07/2011 Roger Holman
+ Top law firm appoints new HR head
Cripps Harries Hall has appointed a new HR Director
 theGrapevineonline 14/07/2011
+ Top tips for keeping the taxman out of your pocket
Simon Leney gives advice on dealing with the HMRC
 City AM 26/05/2011 Simon Leney
+ Family handover is complicated
Nigel Stanford answers a readers business question
 Financial Times 23/05/2011 Nigel Stanford
+ Cripps Harries Hall LLP announced as a corporate partner for Kent Tennis
Cripps Harries Hall has agreed to become a Corporate Partner for Kent Tennis.
British Tennis LTA 17/05/2011
+ Rupture conventionnelle : améliorer le système français par le "compromise agreement"
Une amélioration directement inspirée du droit anglais pourrait être apportée au système français de la rupture conventionnelle : l'homologation par un avocat indépendant de l'entreprise induisant l'impossibilité de remettre en cause cette rupture devant les prud'hommes.
LesEchos 05/04/2011 Olivier Morel
+ Bypassing the taxman
With specialist advice a Spousal Bypass Trust can be used to avoid inheritance tax.
 Kent Life 01/04/2011 Roger Holman
+ Le "Company Voluntary Arrangement" solution anglaise pour les entreprises en difficultés
Au Royaume-Uni, les difficultés des entreprises sont traitées en différentes étapes, souvent mal connues, allant du « Company Voluntary Arrangement » (« CVA »), à la liquidation, en passant par le placement d'une entreprise en administration. Le CVA est la première solution pour sauver une entreprise. Comment est-il mis en ouvre, quels sont les avantages pour les créanciers ?
LesEchos 04/03/2011 Olivier Morel
+ Expert views on Sleeperz
Glenn Miller comments on the strength of covenants.
 The Telegraph (online) 01/03/2011 Glenn Miller
+ Getting older? Think ahead
None of us want to think about getting old but making your Will is an excellent first step...
 Sussex Life 01/03/2011 Anne Lewis
+ Stamp Duty Land Tax - can you avoid it?
The housing market continues to go through difficult times and with Stamp Duty Land Tax increasing this year, this will add further pressure. Is there anything that can be done to pay less?
 Kent Life 01/02/2011 Paul Clark
+ We must break the taboo and stop ignoring death
Death and taxes have always been a certainty. You can't do anything about the former, so it makes sense to minimise the latter.
The Telegraph 14/01/2011 Anne Lewis
+ Spiralling partnership disputes and "partner-exiting climate" encouraging specialist ADR
A spiralling number of partnership disputes is encouraging the development of specialist alternative dispute resolution, experts have said.
Legal Futures 05/01/2011
+ What happens to trusts in a divorce?
The creation of a trust may be a legitimate tool to protect a family's assets, but to what extent are they effective in divorce?
 Sussex Life 05/01/2011
+ Cripps re-elects senior partner for second term
Michael Stevens is re-elected as senior partner.
 The Lawyer 04/01/2011 Michael Stevens
+ 'Gazumping' in the London market is back
The London residential market remains very active with evidence of competition for the most desirable properties.
 St David Property 15/12/2010 Mike Ellis
+ Professional let down
Claims against professionals are on the rise, but the process can be complex and legal sdvice should be sought as soon as possible to help the claimant navigate the many complex issues which can arise
 Kent Life 01/12/2010 Russell Simpson
+ Don't court disputes - get help to solve them
'Never stir up litigation' (Abraham Lincoln). Whenever possible disputes should be discouraged and certainly not stirred up.
 Sussex Life 11/10/2010 Myles McIntosh
+ Relocation, Relocation, Relocation
The decision to separate is never an easy one, in particular when there are children involved. Separation inevitably involves some degree of upheaval, and for the children's sake, it is generally accepted that the less change the better.
 Kent Life 01/10/2010
+ Grandparent Power
When parents split up it is well known that the child's relationship with one or both parents can suffer.
Sussex Life 01/09/2010
+ Expert's views on Galleon Holdings
Peter Garry gives his view on how Galleon should build upon its existing presence in China.
 The Telegraph 16/08/2010
+ Look before you lease
The costs of securing the right or wrong lease on a premises can help make or break a business, and law firms are no exception. So what are the key points to remember when signing on the dotted line?
The Lawyer 09/08/2010 Stephen Hedley
+ Wealth Questions - Can I cut tax bill on inherited property?
Anne Lewis responds to a reader's question.
 Financial Times 09/07/2010 Anne Lewis
+ Are you maximinsing the relief from your property?
Peter Scott reviews: If you own property, you might not be getting the best deal from the taxman.
 Kent Life 01/07/2010 Peter Scott
+ The Emergency Budget - just good news for holidaymakers?
Anne Lewis coments on the Emergency Budget in The Independent
The Independent 26/06/2010 Anne Lewis
+ How 'legal services reforms' will affect high street firms
Peter Garry comments
Law Society Gazette 17/06/2010
+ Mexican wave is the model outsourcing arrangement
Michael Stevens discusses Cripps' 'Mexican wave' outsourcing arrangement in The Lawyer
 The Lawyer 14/06/2010 Michael Stevens
+ National grid rights issue and rail freight deal
Oliver Morel advised Staphyt on their majority stake in Oxford Plant Sciences
 Law Society Gazette 10/06/2010 Olivier Morel
+ Can you rely on the taxman's guidance?
Is it safe to rely on the guidance published by the Inland Revenue?
Sussex Life 01/06/2010 Roger Holman
+ Cripps see 10 per cent profit rise
A strong showing from property and private client has seen South East firm Cripps Harries Hall post a 10.8 per cent rise in net profit for the 2009-10 financial year.
The Lawyer 28/05/2010 Jonathan Denny
+ CGT hikes: should you act now?
Simon Leney comments on changes to Capital Gains Tax in Moneywise.
 Financial Trade Press 25/05/2010 Simon Leney
+ What the legal services reforms could mean
Nothing defines the City of London quite as much as its propensity to check the bottom line - the importance of which has been underlined by the financial crisis and renewed attention to risk management. Peter Garry comments.
 Law Society Gazette 20/05/2010
+ When death can lead to a dispute
Sometimes the trauma of a death can be compounded if the expectations of those close to the deceased are not met by the will or the law, if there is no Will (a state known as intestacy). Russell Simpson looks at the options.
 Sussex Life 01/04/2010 Russell Simpson