Regulating a new export market on the Isle of Man As the Isle of Man prepares to accept applications for medical cannabis cultivation licences after introducing new regulations, what are the major considerations for regulating a new business sector for cannabis, and is the island well-positioned to make the [...]
Redundancy & Related Issues - A Timely Reminder Employers | Employees Needless to say, the current COVID restrictions are imposing huge demands and strains on businesses and many are reluctantly having to consider cost cutting, including job losses. Written by Chris Grimson | Advocate | Originally published 27 May 2020 Given the severity of the situation [...]
With MannBenham we provide safer conveyancing, and so you can deal with your property matters from the comfort of your own home. We are able to deal with all your property matters remotely in a friendly and efficient manner, but also in a controlled safe environment should you need to come to the office. Safer conveyancing [...]
Yesterday, Tim Henwood, who is responsible for the Estates, Wills, Trusts, and Probate department at MannBenham Advocates, spoke to Manx Radio with Hospice Isle of Man on Late Lunch about the importance of making a will and some of the ways to leave legacies to charities. Tim, with his many years of experience, covered three main [...]
Accidents at work happen. If you are unfortunate enough to be injured at work there are a few simple rules that you should follow in order to minimise the stress and aggravation that may follow. Firstly, regardless of who is to blame for any accidents at work, you need to seek any necessary medical treatment and [...]
Workplace Distancing & Risk Assessment Staff | Customers | Clients At the time of writing an increasing number of businesses are considering the return of staff to their offices and the re-opening of their premises, with many staff having been working from home. Written by Chris Grimson | Advocate The obvious question for employers is, how [...]
Written by Chris Grimson | Advocate At odds with the festive season which most of us hope to enjoy at this time of year, local law firm MannBenham Advocates is reporting a marked increase in demand for advice and assistance from company directors, senior management and staff following a sudden flurry of high-level redundancies and dismissals [...]
For businesses which rent their premises, a letter from the landlord advising that ‘its time for the rent review’ can get the managements blood pressure soaring. For tenants and landlords alike it is important to have a good understanding of what the rent review provisions in the lease mean and how they will be implemented in [...]
An estranged daughter has recently challenged and succeeded in a claim for part of her late mothers estate after being disinherited by her mother. When her mother died she made it absolutely clear in her will that she did not want her daughter to inherit any of her estate and instead left her estate to animal [...]
The Isle of Man has for a long time been part of the global market in many industries including the financial sector, corporate services and online gambling. As a result, numerous multinational companies have branches or head offices on the Island and often seek to bring in skilled workers from other jurisdictions as short or long [...]
