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We are a modern law firm, specialising in commercial dispute resolution and litigation. We help businesses to achieve their objectives efficiently.

Our ambition is to be straightforward, flexible and available. Above all, we take a positive & practical approach. We believe that any situation can be improved, even if the solution is not immediately apparent.

BBC News - Business

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:49:43 GMT
The deputy PM says she's "determined" to hit Labour's house-building target by the next election.
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:53:48 GMT
A rising number of adults are buying toys - we hear from so-called "kidults" who are splashing out thousands.
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:57:47 GMT
Drax, which burns wood pellets, is required to report where it sources its wood from.
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 08:57:11 GMT
PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption.
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:27:19 GMT
British makers of e-bikes are worried after the government scraps tariffs on Chinese e-bikes .
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:08:03 GMT
Students explain their hopes for the UK's first Space Systems Degree Apprenticeship.
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:45:17 GMT
A former pensions minister says the DWP does not make it clear to families the repayments are voluntary.
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:52:34 GMT
As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US.
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 09:28:27 GMT
More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:46:05 GMT
The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:18:20 GMT
The BBC hears from borrowers and savers about how the cut in interest rates will affect them.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:34 GMT
Firms created 143,000 jobs last month, below analysts' forecasts, but December's figure was upgraded.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:26:32 GMT
Users will pay £2 a month more on the standard plan, Netflix's most popular subscription package.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:59:48 GMT
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says there remains "strong demand" for new loans.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:27:49 GMT
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:30 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Labour government will support airport expansion plans.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:48:41 GMT
The work and pensions minister says the welfare system needs reforming to encourage young people to work if they can.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:27 GMT
Andrew Bailey says he is "following closely" whether Trump will change US support for the institutions.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:29:56 GMT
The latest cut happens when India's GDP growth is seen slowing to a four-year-low of 6.7%.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:12:21 GMT
The US-based Social Media Victims Law Center filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:35:49 GMT
The women all worked at Harrods - Ali Fayed, 82, denies the claims and says he "will not be scapegoated".
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:17:49 GMT
Bank boss Andrew Bailey told the BBC it expected to cut rates further but warned the road ahead would be bumpy.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:46:28 GMT
The central bank may have cut rates but forecasts of low growth and rising inflation make a challenging domestic vista.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:56:56 GMT
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:31:58 GMT
Its Gemini tool wildly overestimated global gouda consumption in ad that was meant to show off its capabilities.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:39:50 GMT
The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:05:19 GMT
Equinor will slash investment in renewable energy while ramping up oil and gas production.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:14:32 GMT
Global politicians and AI bosses will next week attend a summit to debate the disruptive technology.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:20 GMT
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:08:33 GMT
Many staff are using AI at work without the permission of their employers.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:18:27 GMT
Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:32:56 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:10:01 GMT
The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:01:05 GMT
The founders of important open source software are getting older, who will take over?
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:01:44 GMT
The territory's untapped mineral wealth has caught the eye of both mining firms and Donald Trump.
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:26:12 GMT
Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.

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We provide advice and guidance on the resolution of business disputes, including through direct negotiation, mediation and litigation. Examples of our services include early stage advice on contract termination and dispute avoidance; presenting or responding to claims; representation at mediation appointments; litigation management; representation in court proceedings; and drafting position statements.

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  • Simon has once again provided us with excellent service. Simon is smart, tough, responsive – and all at very competitive rates.

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  • Simon Emmerson at Emmerson Law continues to act for an impressive range of clients at the Mercantile, County and High Courts. Recent work includes defending a $1.5m breach of contract claim.

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  • Emmerson Law’s team is headed by founding partner Simon Emmerson, who is praised for his ‘excellent tactical and commercially oriented advice'.

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  • Simon is extremely good at the face-to-face mediation process and managed our case in a very expedient and professional manner. He is extremely cost effective and pragmatic in his approach.

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  • 'Impressive and seasoned litigator' Simon Emmerson heads the team at Emmerson Law which acted on a number of negligence, fraud and breach of contract claims.

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  • Litigation boutique Emmerson Law is led by Simon Emmerson, who really understands the dynamics of litigation. The firm has notable experience handling claims arising from commercial contracts and economic torts.

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  • Commercial contracts and economic torts are the forte of litigation boutique Emmerson Law, which also 'punches above its weight' in regulatory work. 'Top-notch' managing director Simon Emmerson has 'a real feel for the dynamics of litigation' and routinely acts for defendants and claimants from a broad range of sectors, including energy, hospitality and software development. The firm receives a high number of inbound instructions from the US.

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  • The ‘very responsive, efficient, proactive and knowledgeable’ practice at Emmerson Law is run by ‘excellent’ sole practitioner Simon Emmerson. Emmerson acts for listed companies, SMEs and owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors including energy, electronics manufacturing, software development and motorsport.

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