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Following the government’s announcement regarding the easing of Covid-19 restrictions Gullands have decided to continue with the precautions already in place. Therefore social distancing, temperature screening and hand sanitising measures will remain in place for the time being and we would respectfully ask all visitors to continue to wear a face covering unless exempt. Some of our employees will continue to work from home but face to face meetings can be arranged. As always if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 we would ask you not to come in and to follow government isolation guidelines. Attendance at our Gravesend office can take place by prior appointment only. All our staff remain fully contactable by email and telephone. We are grateful for your patience during these difficult times and remain committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff alike.
- Wednesday 25th January 2023
Keep your dog on the right side of the law
During the Covid lockdowns there was a huge rise in the number of households owning a dog and there are now an estimated 13 million dogs in the UK, but how many dog owners are aware of the law and their legal responsibilities? We’ve teamed up with Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Justin ...
- Wednesday 25th January 2023
Don’t let your heart overrule your head this Valentine’s Day
It is estimated to be the busiest day of the year for marriage proposals, so with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, have you considered how you will protect your wealth and assets if you become engaged? Around 42% of marriages in England and Wales sadly end in divorce, so it’s ...
- Wednesday 25th January 2023
Protect yourself from Property Fraud
Property fraud in the UK is rare, but instances of it are increasing, so how can you protect your property? This type of sophisticated crime essentially involves a fraudster tricking others into believing they are the true owner of the property and then when it is sold, they take the proceeds of ...
- Wednesday 25th January 2023
Crackdown on Corporate Crime
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is currently being debated in the House of Commons and if passed it will see a range of measures designed to prevent the abuse of current UK corporate structures and to help tackle economic crime. The Bill follows the Economic Crime ...
- Wednesday 25th January 2023
Staff profile: Kathryn Shirley
Position: Associate Solicitor in the Commercial Department. Time at Gullands: I joined the Commercial Property Team at Gullands in February 2022. Main responsibilities and duties: I act for a variety of clients, from landowners and companies to landlords and ...
- Wednesday 25th January 2023
Gravesham Business Awards 2022
We were delighted to be a sponsor of the Gravesham Business Awards which took place on 27 September and our congratulations go to the finalists and winners. At a glittering gala evening the winners were announced. Overall winners were Locks4Vans with runners up Embridge Consulting and Caremark ...
- Monday 28th November 2022
CV Fraud how well do you know your employees?
Research published in 2021 showed 51% of adults in the UK admitted to lying on their CV and the area lied about the most (by 41%), was about their previous job responsibilities. A significant number also admitted to lying about their qualifications, with 27% falsely increasing GCSE grades and 20% ...
- Monday 28th November 2022
Supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse in the workplace
According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of Police recorded domestic abuse related crimes in England and Wales for the year ending March 21 was 845,734. It is also estimated 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will in their lifetime experience at least one instance of domestic ...
- Monday 28th November 2022
Quiet quitting – any way back?
As an employer you will have no doubt heard the phrase ‘quiet quitting’ and you might be looking around your workplace to see if it is happening. Whilst many are saying this is a new phenomenon coined by the Tik Tok generation, it actually isn’t new at all. At a time when you ...
- Monday 28th November 2022
New Government Factsheet published on Limited Partnerships
The Government is planning major reform to company law over the next year. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill sets out a range of measures aimed at reducing the abuse of UK corporate structures and to help tackle economic crime. If passed by Parliament, this will include major ...