December 2009

Our New Format

After having a regular printed newsletter for several years we have decided to produce Keebits as an e-letter. Not only is this designed to be a more environmentally friendly action but we also hope that it will be a more convenient way for you to receive information from Keelys. This newsletter will still communicate news about transactions undertaken, staff promotions and appointments, seminars, lunches and other events, in addition to articles of legal interest.

DANIEL KEANE
Managing Partner, Keelys LLP

Treemendous Deal for Keelys

Keelys’ Derby office acted for the sellers of arboricultural contractors and consultants, Treewise Limited group of companies, in its sale to Freedom Power Lines. This is a division of Freedom Group and part of Spice plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Freedom Group is a world-class provider of engineering services to the utility industry.

Corporate partner and head of the Derby office, David Kaplan, assisted by solicitor Martyn Brierley led the transaction, which saw sellers, Martin and Debbie Stanley sell the group for an undisclosed amount.
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A Moving Time

Keelys has undertaken the legal work for Chartered Accountants and business advisors Greenhalgh & Co as the firm moves into brand new, purpose built, premises at the Eastgate Business Centre in Burton on Trent.
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Sale of Historical Family Firm

Keelys acted for the vendors in the sale of a historical plumbing merchants business, which has been in the Trafford-Harris family since 1927.

Bayliss & Co Ltd, which specialises in plumbing, heating, building and bathroom equipment was sold by the great grandchildren of the founder.
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Keelys Helps Organise Family Law Debate

Katherine Haden, Associate Partner at Keelys, in conjunction with other Resolution committee members, organised an evening of debate covering a number of topical and controversial subjects relating to family law.
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Keelys’ Partner Addresses Employment Law Seminar

Paul Roberts, partner and head of Employment Law at Keelys was one of the speakers at the CIPD's Employment Law Event at Wolverhampton Science Park on 16 November.

Paul explained to his audience how to dismiss employees fairly for:

misconduct
redundancy
poor performance
ill health

The morning also included a general employment law update.

If you would like a quote for our Employment Healthcheck Plan which offers unlimited advice on employment issues from just £80 per month plus VAT, please contact Paul on 01543 420000.

Staff in the Pink

Keelys staff swapped their traditional business dress for a variety of pink outfits to raise money for the ‘Wear it Pink’ campaign organised as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The campaign raises money to fund world-class research to improve the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure of breast cancer.
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We have 2 articles currently featured on our web site. To read in full please follow these links:

ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE: THE POLLUTER PAYS
Jill Briggs, Associate Partner in Commercial Property looks at how the new regulations on environmental damage introduced earlier this year impacts on businesses and property owners
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NEW ROUTES AVAILABLE TO SEPARATING PARENTS
By Trevor Wright, Head of Private Clients
There have been two significant developments in Family Law which have occurred in the last few months which will impact on the way in which divorcing or separating couples can deal with the arrangements for their children.
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Making wishes come true

Keelys joined with client Rushcliffe Care limited – a top UK provider of nursing homes and adult specialist care – to donate just under nine thousand pounds for children with terminal and serious illnesses.
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A Willing Gesture

The Probate department at Keelys has donated £655 towards the national Will Aid campaign, which collectively raised £860,000 over the year.
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