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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
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:00:21 GMT
A huge acceleration in the use of robots will affect jobs around the world, Oxford Economics says.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:00:11 GMT
A father-of-five speaks of living in destitution - a reality for many behind closed doors. a charity says.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:00:29 GMT
The pound's fall has made life tougher for some foreign workers, but for many firms it's been good news.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 22:11:14 GMT
The US city, home to market leader Juul, is the first to ban sales in-store and from online retailers.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:13:30 GMT
The fighter jets were scrambled after an apparent mix-up between air traffic control and the pilots.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:06:28 GMT
Is it really the miracle product of the free market, as many economists have claimed?
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:48:31 GMT
Customer query over best before date on burger relish prompts Twitter exchange.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:03:48 GMT
How do you stop colleagues from nicking your sandwiches and milk from the office fridge?
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:21:37 GMT
Customers will get rebates of at least £61 each after the company failed in its sewage operation.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:00:32 GMT
Biffa broke the law by exporting everything from underwear to socks in containers labelled as paper.
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 23:22:27 GMT
Running a music festival is challenging and not just because of the weather.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:48:19 GMT
Younger people are looking for something a bit different and shops are trying to work out what that is.
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 23:00:47 GMT
The Tory leadership candidate's plan would cost "many billions", the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:52:17 GMT
The trade union Unite calls for Belfast jobs connected to the project to be protected.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:30:29 GMT
The loss of Kerry Foods - the biggest employer in Burton-upon-Trent - is "crushing", unions said.
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:38:07 GMT
A group of 18 wealthy individuals is arguing that politicians have a moral duty to tax them more.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:09:36 GMT
A rise in drone use has created growing security concerns for airports around the world.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:22:54 GMT
The four-hour disruption was the largest in years and the cause is still unclear.
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 23:53:14 GMT
Pop stars are also more likely to have gone to private school than university vice-chancellors.
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:46:34 GMT
Passengers have complained about the restrictions of one bottle of wine or four cans of beer.
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 23:02:42 GMT
When malicious hackers disable a business and demand a ransom, many firms pay up. But should they?
Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:05:57 GMT
Entrepreneur Dave Asprey is the man behind the craze of adding butter and oil to your mug of coffee.
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:02:03 GMT
Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer?
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:39:12 GMT
Eggs & Bread asks its customers to pay what they like - one of a number of not-for-profit food projects open around the UK.
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 23:18:05 GMT
Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked?
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:47:55 GMT
Buying "fast fashion" is harming the environment so what can we do to limit its effects?
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 23:02:54 GMT
In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight.
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 23:04:31 GMT
How Dame Stephanie Shirley went from child refugee to computer industry and women's rights pioneer.
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:12:30 GMT
How do you build unmanned vehicles that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and terrains?
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:12:55 GMT
For some countries bartering has long been a vital part of how they trade overseas.
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 23:11:40 GMT
The crops developed by Norman Borlaug have saved millions of people from starvation.
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 20:14:14 GMT
At the Paris Airshow, Boeing faces some difficult choices following the fatal 737 Max crashes.
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:24:23 GMT
It might be inefficient but we still use email, despite the emergence of rival systems.
Sun, 09 Jun 2019 23:14:01 GMT
Skin Inc founder Sabrina Tan says "insanity with a purpose" drove her to launch beauty firm.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:08:51 GMT
Guildford has introduced a fleet of electric buses for its park and ride service to the town centre.
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 23:59:23 GMT
Emily Eavis explains how the festival grew out of her father's dairy farm.
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:32 GMT
A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 23:07:10 GMT
Donald Trump has labelled himself "Tariff Man", in his bid to use tariffs to boost domestic jobs.
Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:11:08 GMT
Emily Foges says her firm's success is down to young employee who told her she was getting it wrong.
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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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