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Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:40:24 GMT
The search engine has been fined for blocking rival online search advertisers.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:08:47 GMT
The US carmaker said growth in the market meant it became "obvious" the company needed to add capacity.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:06:15 GMT
UK prices rose by 1.9% in February, nudged higher by duty on wine and higher food bills.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:51:45 GMT
The Sackler Trust, under scrutiny over money it gets from an addictive opioid drug, withdraws its donation.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:27:45 GMT
The chief executive of Kingfisher, the group that owns DIY chains B&Q and Screwfix, is stepping down.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:57:06 GMT
The deal will not lead to extra jobs but will make the Derbyshire factory more efficient, the firm says.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:06:06 GMT
Advertising chiefs rule people may have felt pressured into taking out a loan by fears of food shortages.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:04:36 GMT
The Staffordshire site employs 440 staff and is looking to reduce this by 145.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:02:54 GMT
Jury to consider damages after one of the world's most widely-used weedkillers is blamed for cancer.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:32:05 GMT
The negotiations have taken longer than some had expected with contradictory comments on progress.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:06:45 GMT
EC president attacked for dismissing worries some art storage facilities may enable money laundering.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:03:37 GMT
Nirav Modi, whose jewellery was worn by Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, is accused of defrauding an Indian bank.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:39:48 GMT
Antonio Horta-Osorio was the only employee still entitled to a final salary pension - much to the anger of staff.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:05:11 GMT
Four regulators need to be able to prove how they are protecting consumers, the spending watchdog says.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:27:11 GMT
The transport secretary orders an independent assessment of the 737 Max certification process.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:54:43 GMT
Only 365 businesses have been granted the status - which could be crucial in a no-deal Brexit - in almost three years, Newsnight learns.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:02:03 GMT
The push for cleaner air will mean more electric vehicles that are driverless and shared, according to experts.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:07:05 GMT
New York could follow London by introducing a congestion charge, but will it benefit everyone?
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:11:25 GMT
"Don't run before you can walk," says tech firm adviser Manish Madhvani - first build your brand.
Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:10:45 GMT
See how people react when you tell them how long they're going to live.
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:35:06 GMT
US President Donald Trump announces the grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes after the Ethiopian Airlines disaster in Addis Ababa which killed 157 people.
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:22:32 GMT
The chancellor opens his Spring Statement by saying the UK economy is “remarkably robust” and has “defied expectations”
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:49:04 GMT
Warehouse owner Alan Ferguson says fears of a no-deal Brexit have brought "a 50% uplift in demand".
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:18:30 GMT
Scooters and other micro-vehicles are increasingly popular but the regulations have not caught up.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:54:37 GMT
Paris is top in a list of the world's most expensive cities, alongside Hong Kong and Singapore.
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:53:40 GMT
What are tariffs and how do they work?
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:01:31 GMT
Corruption is the "number one problem" in Ukraine, MP Sergey Leshchenko tells the BBC's Ed Butler.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:56:55 GMT
The UK's richest man, and now owner of a cycling team, has built a multi-billion pound business by buying unloved assets.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:05:37 GMT
As Venezuela staggers under political and economic crises, its citizens are embracing digital money.
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:06:37 GMT
When Robin Hutson failed his school exams he went into the hotel industry instead, and made his fortune.
Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:21:48 GMT
Hiltrud Werner is the only woman on the board of the troubled German car giant.
Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:06:22 GMT
How AI is helping to come up with new weird and wonderful spice combinations.
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:13:53 GMT
The race is on for investigators to find answers about what happened to the Boeing 737 Max-8 plane.
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:44:22 GMT
Countries and airlines around the world have grounded Boeing 737 Max flights over safety concerns.
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:05:54 GMT
Classic car sales have slowed sharply, as President Trump ponders tariffs and Brexit hits confidence.
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 01:14:06 GMT
Product loyalty is not solely based on value, quality or choice but also on personal attachment, studies suggest.
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 01:10:24 GMT
Employers can make unconscious - and unfair - judgements about interviewees within a few seconds.
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:18:00 GMT
In a big week for Brexit small business owners share how they're preparing for the possibility of no deal.
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:15:19 GMT
How tech firm Twilio was able to survive the global financial crisis and grow into a $14bn business.
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:25:46 GMT
From your weekly shop to your holiday plans, how could a no-deal Brexit affect you?
Sun, 10 Mar 2019 14:44:13 GMT
The Ethiopian Airlines tragedy is the second fatal crash involving the new type of Boeing aircraft.
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:33:57 GMT
A potato-farming couple are hoping to sell their vodka to overseas markets like the US and Middle East.
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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.
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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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