Innovative contract caterers The Genuine Dining Co have stolen the limelight in the catering world by sealing an action-packed contract deal with the world’s most famous studios here in the UK: Pinewood Studios. The venue based in the beautiful borders of Iver Heath sees the Genuine team taking over the eateries across the ‘scene’ for the next five years, to an estimated … [Read more...]
Greene King agrees terms on CMA disposals
Greene King has exchanged contracts on the sale of the 16 pubs required for disposal by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and expects completion to take place by early October 2015. It is understood that 13 of the pubs have been acquired by Heineken’s Star Pubs. Rooney Anand, Greene King chief executive officer said: "We have exchanged contracts with buyers for … [Read more...]
Red Oak Taverns acquires 146 GRS pubs
Christie + Co has announced the sale of 146 tenanted pubs to Red Oak Taverns on behalf of the liquidators handling the GRS group of companies. The acquisition brings Red Oak’s total tally of pubs to 170. Located throughout England and Wales, the pubs were predominantly let on free-of-tie leases with the majority being freehold sites. Christie + Co has been advising the … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey supports Burges Salmon to become first law firm with Gold Catering Mark
BaxterStorey has been awarded a Gold Standard Catering Mark by the Soil Association for its food at leading UK law firm Burges Salmon. The prestigious award makes Burges Salmon the first law firm in the UK to receive the award, and only the second workplace in the UK to receive the highest accreditation possible. The award also marks out Burges Salmon as the first in the … [Read more...]
Illegal working – further prevention measures announced
The Immigration Minister has recently re-iterated the Government’s pledge to tackle illegal working and has now announced further details of the proposed measures. Here, Greenwoods Solicitors outline the key proposals and impact for employers. The key proposals for employers to be aware of are: any businesses that are caught repeatedly hiring illegal workers could be … [Read more...]