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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, 04 Dec 2020 12:37:18 GMT
Retailers have so far committed to handing back £1.9bn after some faced criticism from MPs.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:05:33 GMT
The European Union's largest oil producer plans to stop extracting fossil fuels by 2050.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:01:24 GMT
The US economy added just 245,000 jobs in November - far less than expected.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:48:41 GMT
Timnit Gebru, a critic of some of the firm's policies, says she was dismissed over an internal email.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:25:32 GMT
The chain says recent lockdowns cost it £430m in sales, but trading since reopening has been strong.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:57:31 GMT
The money has disappeared from circulation and is unaccounted for, say MPs and auditors.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:41:45 GMT
Odeon owner AMC is alarmed by Warner Bros' plan to stream films in US as soon as they hit cinemas.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:54:00 GMT
The UK warns chances of a breakthrough are "receding", as it negotiates with the EU over business rules.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:51 GMT
The cut comes at a time when the industry is suffering from low passenger numbers due to the pandemic.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:29:05 GMT
Millions of Americans are due to lose jobless benefits as a rise in cases hinders economic recovery.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 03:45:43 GMT
The deal would let Meng Wanzhou return to China from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:01:01 GMT
Online shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:29:15 GMT
The US space agency has awarded two American and one Japanese firm contracts to pick up lunar soil.
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:19:48 GMT
The business trips must result in a deal which secures 50 jobs or leads to a £100m investment.
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 23:48:27 GMT
The Trump administration accuses the tech firm of favouring foreign workers in its hiring policy.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:10:57 GMT
China's economic recovery has been quick according to its official figures but also lopsided.
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:01:06 GMT
Millions of bicycles were sold this year, with fears there won't be enough for the festive period.
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:04:28 GMT
Three stories of people working in hospitality who have set up new businesses during Covid-19.
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 03:17:41 GMT
The sportswear giant is facing criticism online, but it could work in its favour with more sales.
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:09:20 GMT
Production is now under way at Cononish in the west of Scotland after decades of setbacks for prospectors.
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:50:01 GMT
Topshop owner Arcadia could collapse, here's a look back at some of the shop's key moments.
Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:07:38 GMT
Some retailers are converting stores into mini-distribution hubs in response to Covid-19.
Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:28:41 GMT
Shoppers in Leeds react to the news that the 242-year-old retailer will close.
Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:50:29 GMT
Zoe Kleinman looks at the sneaky way some sellers are trying to boost their products on Amazon.
Our Work
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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