Hodge Jones & Allen LLP
Some information regarding our change to LLP status as at 1 May
2009
In common with other professional services firms, Hodge Jones &
Allen has converted to limited liability partnership (LLP) status.
This change took effect on 1 May 2009. Please note the following
information about the conversion.
What will our name be?
As from 1 May 2009 our name will be Hodge Jones & Allen LLP and
any reference to Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors or HJA shall
mean Hodge Jones & Allen LLP.
Why are we converting to an LLP?
The principal reason is to ensure that Hodge Jones & Allen LLP
trades with limited liability. In England a limited liability
partnership is governed by the Limited Liability Partnership Act
2000, and is a corporate body which has members rather than
partners or shareholders. The LLP itself is liable for any debts of
the business and not the individual members.
We also recognise that we need to operate our business in a modern
and efficient way and a more corporate structure will help us in
our objectives.
Will the fact that we are an LLP affect our clients?
No. We will continue to provide a quality service to our clients.
Our team structures will remain the same as will our quality
systems.
As a consequence of the transfer of the business of the former
Hodge Jones & Allen partnership to the LLP, the LLP will accept
all the rights and obligations of the former partnership performed
after 1 May 2009. Accordingly, all client files and confidential
information have been transferred to the LLP. All clients who deal
with the LLP after 1 May 2009 will be deemed to have consented to
this process. This is a technical change to the provision of our
services, but will not affect the way in which we provide services
on a day to day basis.
Hodge Jones & Allen LLP is regulated by the Solicitors
Regulation Authority.
Will we still have Partners?
Hodge Jones & Allen will continue to use the term "Partner",
but any reference to a Partner of Hodge Jones & Allen LLP shall
mean a member, employee or consultant of Hodge Jones & Allen
LLP with equivalent status.
Will we still have professional indemnity insurance?
Yes. We will continue to have the same level of cover as that which
was in place for the former partnership.