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BBC News - Business
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:00:01 GMT
Ren Zhengfei tells BBC that Huawei will survive despite security concerns and the criminal case against his daughter.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 18:40:15 GMT
The carmaker is set to announce the closure of its Swindon plant in 2022, jeopardising 3,500 jobs, sources say.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 13:39:16 GMT
The airline's collapse follows a string of European failures as a perfect storm hits the industry.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:41:29 GMT
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is seeking to shore up Saudi Arabia's Asian allies.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:50:09 GMT
Rail operators' proposals could see an end to the traditional peak and off-peak fares structure.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 09:47:54 GMT
A NatWest worker said he felt vegans were forcing their beliefs on him but the bank apologised for his outburst.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:03:42 GMT
Why aren't more parents signing up for a scheme that provides extra money towards the cost of childcare?
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:01:17 GMT
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's media minister has denied reports linking him with a £3.8bn takeover of Manchester United.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:39:18 GMT
The House of Commons publishes its report into fake news with some strong criticism of Facebook.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 02:32:50 GMT
Campaigners say retailers want fees to apply only to smaller containers, rather than all plastic bottles.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 07:33:09 GMT
Aberdeen-based Balmoral Tanks loses court battle over £130,000 fine imposed by competition authority.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:43:59 GMT
Small business leaders want big companies to prove they pay their suppliers on time before winning government deals.
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 13:28:21 GMT
Travellers tell the BBC they cannot get home after the UK regional airline went into administration.
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 19:48:16 GMT
The German carmaker asks new UK customers to agree a possible 10% price rise for post-Brexit deliveries.
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 03:59:32 GMT
The potential impact on workers with auto-enrolled pensions is "quite substantial", says an expert.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:45:55 GMT
UK intelligence chiefs reportedly conclude the Chinese tech giant Huawei can bid for telecoms projects.
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:04:18 GMT
"We have to be mindful of the moments in life our customers are in," says storage boss Anthony Paine.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:04:23 GMT
Ren Zhengfei described the arrest of his daughter Meng Wanzhou, the company's chief financial officer, as politically motivated.
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:57:24 GMT
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the chocolate bar became a million dollar idea.
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:09:31 GMT
Overwork is a longstanding problem in Japan and companies are turning to technology for solutions.
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:51:55 GMT
An MP reminds the PM of her call to end to rip-off energy prices, but tells her 2.5 million people were now in fuel poverty.
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:12:11 GMT
As taxi drivers face the prospect of extra criminal checks, one woman tells of being assaulted by her driver.
Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:09:50 GMT
StockX founder Josh Luber says entrepreneurs just need to put "one foot in front of the other".
Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:03:04 GMT
Brexit may mean buying your favourite brand could cost you more. Here's why.
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:03:52 GMT
The value of the pound has changed a lot over the past three years - making us all a little poorer.
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:26:16 GMT
The UK says it want to replicate the EU's trade agreements "as far as possible".
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:03:25 GMT
A decade from now, memory-boosting implants could be available commercially, but at what risk?
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:41:30 GMT
When Ren Zhengfei started Huawei in 1987 little did he know it would become a global telecoms giant.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:03:55 GMT
Technology company Celonis got its first business customers by writing them letters by hand to stand out from the crowd.
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:16:50 GMT
A reader asks about state healthcare for UK nationals in EU countries.
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 01:14:01 GMT
Ronny Gottschlich, the former boss of Lidl, explains how the German discounter grew in the UK.
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:41:33 GMT
When Quadriga's founder died he left behind a mystery: what happened to millions in cryptocurrency?
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:54:18 GMT
It was billed as the future of air travel, but airlines increasingly saw the jet as too big and inefficient.
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:42 GMT
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, new apps are helping victims gather and share evidence.
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:10:02 GMT
Models travel between fashion capitals for the chance to appear on the catwalks, but many will go home without pay and more debt.
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:09:31 GMT
Wouldn't it make sense to take a more rational approach to choosing your perfect partner?
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:22:30 GMT
Critics say the pressure to confess is immense and there is no real presumption of innocence.
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:06:10 GMT
Some women in Japan are moving away from the custom of giving 'obligation chocolates' to male colleagues.
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:07:16 GMT
The check-in desks of hotels are becoming the front line for detecting victims of human trafficking.
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:10:04 GMT
British pensioners in Europe worry about healthcare costs in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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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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