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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
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 22:41:28 GMT
The move by ministers follows a number of petrol stations shutting due to a lack of tanker drivers.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:47:01 GMT
The sportswear giant and retailer are struggling to source products due to supply chain issues.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:30:03 GMT
Trading Bitcoin and other crypto-currenices is a criminal activity, China's central bank says.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:16:51 GMT
Passengers arriving at UK airports suffer delays after an IT problem hits self-service passport gates.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:00:38 GMT
People are awaiting decisions by the regulator about which surviving company will take on their supply.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:39:47 GMT
The government should concentrate on how people can use less energy to lower their bills, says boss.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:09:11 GMT
Financial markets have been rocked this week by concerns over the firm's more than $300bn of debt.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:56:46 GMT
The row over Meng Wanzhou's detention in 2018 strained China's relations with Canada and the US.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 02:58:16 GMT
The government is set to make it illegal for hospitality bosses to withhold tips from their workers.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:11:06 GMT
The government said it is "looking at options" to deal with labour shortages ahead of Christmas.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:05:11 GMT
Britain’s top engineers are urging the government to stop buildings being demolished.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:07:59 GMT
Mondelez believes Primal Pantry's vegan fruit bar "exploits" the trademark of its Milka chocolates.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:48:34 GMT
Business minister Paul Scully says the government needs to plan for a lengthy spell of high gas prices.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:15:25 GMT
The oil firm said only "a handful" of sites are affected by the fuel supply issues.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:10:15 GMT
James Mattis, a former defence secretary, said the Theranos founder convinced him her blood tests worked.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:39:22 GMT
The Bank keeps interest rates at 0.1% and says there are signs of slowing economic growth.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:03:29 GMT
Staff should not have the right to ask for flexible working from day one of new job, an employer says.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:35:32 GMT
The Advertising Standards Authority will launch inquiries into false environmental claims made in ads.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:53:36 GMT
Low-income families face a £710 rise in costs, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimates.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:57:47 GMT
Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging system.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:38:00 GMT
The debt-laden developer is due to make a $83.5m interest payment on an overseas bond on Thursday.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:53:15 GMT
Gaps on supermarket shelves may become commonplace as labour shortages bite, industry bodies say.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:01:51 GMT
A number of firms are now farming locusts and mealworms for human consumption.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 23:16:52 GMT
Music executive Riki Bleau shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:37:49 GMT
Many companies in Germany are focused on short-term survival in the hope of medium-term revival.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 23:02:34 GMT
Meet the online content creators beating the odds to build successful careers from their passions.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 23:01:49 GMT
A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:55:14 GMT
Meet the founder on a 10-year mission to disrupt Japan's rigid work culture.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:13:14 GMT
Younger Americans are reviving US labour activism amid stagnant wages and Covid hardship.
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:03:18 GMT
The pandemic led to around 1m UK adults learning an instrument and many taking music lessons.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 22:57:10 GMT
Planning for a maternity leave when you're the boss of a fast-growing company.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 23:01:30 GMT
A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:02:05 GMT
Some indigenous groups say the planned office in Cape Town is on culturally important land.
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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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