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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.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:50:22 GMT
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:11:46 GMT
People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:17:59 GMT
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:03:42 GMT
Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:19:49 GMT
One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:47:37 GMT
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:52 GMT
Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch’s yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, investigation finds.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:36:39 GMT
HMV says it is looking for a new site in London's West End, but its current site is "unviable".
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:18:45 GMT
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:00:05 GMT
The French firm is reinventing the classic model as carmakers come under pressure from Chinese rivals.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:27:55 GMT
The rural communities vulnerable to heating oil prices rises as the weather gets colder.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:24:14 GMT
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:30:22 GMT
The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:38:10 GMT
It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:01:14 GMT
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:15:30 GMT
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:36:35 GMT
The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:37:38 GMT
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:34:27 GMT
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:09:56 GMT
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:10:13 GMT
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:09:32 GMT
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:02:21 GMT
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:06:50 GMT
Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:03:53 GMT
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:12:22 GMT
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:11:48 GMT
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:47 GMT
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:18:47 GMT
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:34:48 GMT
Rural communities are badly hit by the rising cost of heating oil, as our Wiltshire reporter explains.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:11:46 GMT
People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:09:00 GMT
The education minister has warned it would immediately cost his department £20m a year at a time when it is already struggling to balance its budget.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:27:55 GMT
The rural communities vulnerable to heating oil prices rises as the weather gets colder.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:23:27 GMT
Cancer charity Daft as a Brush and Teesside Minibus Hire say they are struggling with pump prices.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:05:53 GMT
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:31:56 GMT
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:20:00 GMT
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:07:13 GMT
Pete Oliver of DAZN explains why the is a growing number of sports subscriptions and why they are getting more expensive.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:01:00 GMT
Economic conditions around the world are making young people rise up in protest
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:26:41 GMT
You've met someone and it's going well so far. But bringing up how much you both earn can be a tricky conversation.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:18:53 GMT
The Vaping Product Duty will be imposed at a rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from April 2027.
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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.
Mark Biddle. General Counsel, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited.
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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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Simon Emmerson has done an outstanding job for us with his pragmatic, professional and common sense approach.
Les Cannings, LJ&CA Cannings
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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.
Ian Bingham. Director, The IP Asset Partnership
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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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