India: A Beacon for British SMEs

Posted on 26 January 2021 by eva

India Unmasked It will come as a surprise to some that the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world is based in India: the Serum Institute of India, supplier to the world. It may also be a surprise that not only did India achieve the fastest rate of vaccinations – one million in 6 days – […]

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Tips for SMEs – why GDPR matters

Posted on 25 January 2021 by eva

As an employer, you doubtless seek to ensure that you operate legally. Contracts of employment, staff manuals, equality compliance – all bread-and-butter HR practices. But have you ensured you are ‘GDPR’ compliant? SMEs are equally subject to privacy laws as their larger counterparts, and just as vulnerable to legal and regulatory risks should they get […]

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Protecting Intellectual Property post Brexit

Posted on 1 December 2020 by eva

Businesses that own IP rights, trademarks, patents, designs or copyrights should seek legal advice NOW Whether or not there is a deal on Brexit before the 31st December 2020 you should be aware of the effect of Brexit on your IP rights.  In particular, action may be required in relation to any registered or pending […]

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Your business’s strategy – why external input is important

Posted on 4 September 2020 by paul

Chris Disspain is the Director of TBC’s non-legal services including advice on strategy, government relations, cybersecurity and crisis management. Here he explains the role of independent input into your business’s strategic planning. TBC offers businesses an opportunity to take stock, test assumptions, clarify goals and refine strategy to ensure they are ready for the next […]

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The Brooke Consultancy – An opportunity for lawyers to join A New Model Law Firm

Posted on 2 September 2020 by paul

Chris Disspain is the Chair of TBC’s Management Team. He is a lawyer, author, CEO and non-executive director. Here he looks at how the TBC model works and why it is attractive to some lawyers. I was 36 when I quit the law. I’d lived through the tyranny of the timesheet; I’d done the day-to-day […]

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OFFICE POLITICS? – Remote working in a post COVID-19 world

Posted on 2 September 2020 by paul

Lynne Brooke is a solicitor with a wide knowledge of corporate and commercial law with a particular emphasis on SMEs and Social benefit. In this Blog he writes about the effect of COVID19 on the working environment and the future of offices. As we enter a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic where business is […]

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COVID-19 Update: Court hearings in the time of the pandemic

Posted on 2 September 2020 by paul

Kerem Alev is an experienced litigator and advocate with higher right of audience who acts for businesses and individuals. Here he looks at the changes to the court system driven by COVID-19 The global outbreak of Covid-19 and strict lockdown measures imposed by the UK Government on 23 March 2020, which resulted in the banning […]

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Thinking Of Becoming A Charity Trustee?

Posted on 2 September 2020 by paul

Lynne Brooke is a solicitor with a wide knowledge of corporate and commercial law and is a trustee of Westminster Mencap and Kith & Kids and the Lifetime President of Disability Law service. In this Blog he writes about what to do if you’re considering a role as a Charity Trustee.   I have been […]

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VouchedFor – How To Find Reliable Professionals

Posted on 16 August 2019 by The Brooke Consultancy

VouchedFor is a review site with thousands of genuine reviews. All reviews are written by clients of solicitors, financial advisers, mortgage advisers and accountants. You can search reliable advisers and read over 110000 reviews. All reviewers are identified, and the site never removes or edits reviews – unless potentially fraudulent (or abusive) activity is detected […]

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Data Protection Act 2017 deals with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Posted on 3 February 2018 by The Brooke Consultancy

You need to prepare now for the new law that starts in May 2018 The New Law The Date Protection Act 2017 (DPA 2017) is currently going through Parliament.  It will enshrine the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in English law and it will come into force on 25 May 2018.  The UK’s decision […]

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