Commercial contract breaches can result in one party having to pay a vast sum of money to another, as compensation for the breach. The financial ramifications can affect not only the signatories, but other entities reliant upon them. As a result, there are many rules and regulations that govern the formation and enforceability of contracts. […]
Intellectual Property (IP) rights are there to protect you, your company, your brand and your image. IP rights and intangible assets can account for up to 80% of a company’s value[1] yet we don’t seem to value these rights highly enough to protect them properly. IP infringements should be taken seriously by businesses; however, many don’t […]
There is no doubt that the UK has a simple and straightforward process for setting up a company. According to current World Bank economy rankings, the UK is the 7th easiest country in the world to do business and the 16th most start-up friendly nation[1]. To add to the comfort that entrepreneurs feel when launching […]
Derek Bennett 67, spent 50 years as a stonemason, a job requiring deep levels of skill and expertise. Today, he suffers from an industrial disease known as silicosis, linked to his repeated exposure to dangerous dust particles throughout his working life. He was recently awarded an undisclosed settlement from his employers after bringing a personal […]
International Contracts and Dispute Resolution With America, Europe and the Middle East battling tumultuous political times, certainty in cross-jurisdictional contracts is more important than ever before. If a dispute arises, the most important considerations for having it resolved quickly were ideally negotiated at the formation stage of the agreement – the governing law and the […]
We seldom stop to think about the human factor of personal injury law. Tabloids newspapers love to pounce on stories of thousands, if not millions, of pounds in compensation being paid out for seemingly inconsequential mishaps. As a personal injury lawyer, it angers me that peoples’ pain can be trivialised in such a way. I […]
A pre-nuptial agreement or pre-marital agreement is a contract that is entered into by couples before marriage which determines the division of property and assets including spousal support in the event of a divorce. Traditionally pre-nuptials were only entered into by celebrities or the very rich however it is increasingly being used by ordinary couples […]
If your child has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and the condition has been caused by the negligent act or omission of a health professional, you may be able to claim compensation Compensation payments for Cerebral Palsy can be significant, depending on the severity of the condition. In February 2017, a boy who suffered a […]
Trademarking – What do President Donald Trump, Cheryl, Beyonce and Jay Z and a 9/11 hero widow have in common? They have all successfully trademarked a name, word or phrase. United States President-elect, Donald Trump has registered the phrase, make America great again as a trademark. The phrase has been a common Republican rhetoric since […]
