June/July 2017
Welcome to the June/July edition of The GAzette.
We have kick-started the summer in style with some key promotions, an award shortlisting, a charity award received by a newly appointed associate, and plenty of interesting legal news.  
 
Five key promotions for GA

In a series of internal promotions, we are delighted to have appointed four new partners and promoted an experienced employment solicitor to associate.  
What do you do when an employee goes to work for a competitor and poaches your customers?

Contracts of employment often include terms stating that employees cannot work for a competitor for a set time. This leads to the question as to whether this is actually enforceable. If not then you and your business are not protected. What rights do you have? 
 
Award shortlisting for GA's conveyancing team 

GA's conveyancing team has been shortlisted in the LFS Conveyancing Awards, highlighting them as one of the best residential teams in the entire South and South West region.

The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony in September. 

Associate, Rob Zacal, receives award for commitment to charity

Rob Zacal, employment solicitor and newly appointed associate at GA Solicitors, has received a 'Gold Award' from national charity Young Enterprise for his levels of commitment to the West Devon board. 
 

Pension sharing on divorce - The good, the bad and the uncertain

Despite often being overlooked, pensions are an important but complex part of a separation. This complexity is particularly true in regards to pension sharing. The law allows a pension to be split to provide additional pension provision to the other spouse. Whilst useful, there are a number of issues which make sharing orders unpredictable...

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