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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
Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:12:07 GMT
Post Offices handled a record £801m in personal cash withdrawals in July.
Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:44:22 GMT
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, you do have options.
Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:28:25 GMT
Penny Mordaunt says Liz Truss's comments on how to help with the cost of living crisis had been overinterpreted.
Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:33:37 GMT
The plans - which aim to reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - still needs House approval.
Sat, 06 Aug 2022 23:01:10 GMT
More people are swapping real lawns for fake but experts are worried about its environmental impact.
Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:35:24 GMT
The pandemic turned some people into savvy entrepreneurs but how many have ditched their day job?
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:31:21 GMT
Times are already hard but the Bank of England says they'll get worse and stay that way until late 2023
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 18:04:46 GMT
More than a third of Britons are cutting back on food to cope with higher costs, a new report has shown.
Sun, 07 Aug 2022 06:12:54 GMT
There are fears the Port Talbot site may shut if a deal to help cut carbon emissions is not struck.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:39:41 GMT
The UK economy is forecast to shrink this year but what will it mean for first-time home buyers?
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:00:09 GMT
Around 1,900 staff at Britain's largest container port will walk-out in a dispute over pay.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:43:02 GMT
Firms added far more jobs than expected last month as interest rates rise to tackle inflation.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:59:32 GMT
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns price rises would be long-term if Bank did not act.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:01:15 GMT
The recruitment blitz that followed the pandemic is cooling, according to a jobs report.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:25:33 GMT
The Bank of England raises rates as it warns inflation will rise over 13% and the UK faces a long recession.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:01:43 GMT
Interest rates are one of the main tools used to keep the UK economy growing steadily.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:31:30 GMT
Five people explain the change in their circumstances due to the rise in interest rates.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:26:34 GMT
The Bank of England is predicting a recession later this year - what does that mean?
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 21:18:14 GMT
Customers "face a very challenging winter ahead", says regulator, as it updates bills every three months.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:57:04 GMT
The oil giant is to give its staff a bonus as households are being hit by soaring energy bills.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:16:47 GMT
Where a tenant's bills are included in their rent the energy rebate will be paid to their landlord.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:03:01 GMT
But the RAC motoring group warned major retailers should be cutting pump prices further.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:54:28 GMT
Typical energy bills could hit more than £3,600 a year this winter, says analyst Cornwall Insight.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:33:40 GMT
BBC analysis shows a wide gap between leading male and female players' wages, but could that be about to change?
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:22:16 GMT
Some potential homebuyers may find it easier to get a loan as the central bank eases borrowing rules.
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:39:16 GMT
The money will be spread over six months but how it is received depends on how you pay your bills.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:46:11 GMT
The personal finance expert says people will be "panicking" and will have to "make awful choices".
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:15:47 GMT
The cost of the school summer holiday is worrying many families struggling with rising prices.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:49:38 GMT
The Swiss food giant has increased prices by 6.5% due to "unprecedented" rises in costs.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:21:46 GMT
As prices continue to rise, Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to those struggling for basic meals.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:38:07 GMT
The fast food firm increases the price for the first time in 14 years due to growing cost pressures.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 03:16:49 GMT
Households struggling through the cost-of-living crisis need some breathing space, MPs say in a report.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:01:14 GMT
A committee of MPs says cost-of-living payments should reflect higher than anticipated energy bills.
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 23:30:13 GMT
Millions of us are still determined to have a summer getaway but keeping an eye on spending.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:00:45 GMT
Research by Radio 4's Money Box into 203 food banks found many are receiving fewer food donations.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:17:44 GMT
Retailers say record price rises are making households concerned over what they can afford.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 04:26:25 GMT
The announcement comes as the heavily-indebted Chinese property firm tries to raise cash to repay debt.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:44:58 GMT
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says "grotesque greed is punishing the poorest".
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:14:52 GMT
The meteoric rise of AMTD Digital's shares has been likened to the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:53:57 GMT
The supermarket says the move is to protect open spaces, after record temperatures sparked a spate of fires.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:43:42 GMT
The company has been fined after a 1.5 tonne machine fell on a worker at its Wiltshire factory.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:29:24 GMT
A woman says she feels vulnerable after dozens of tourists arrived at her private home throughout July.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:05:41 GMT
The management consultancy cannot work for the UK government for three years over 'misconduct' in South Africa.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:01:15 GMT
Independent fuel sellers say supermarkets are not reflecting wholesale costs at the pump.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:39:44 GMT
Opec+ members will pump an extra 100,000 barrels a day in September, an amount some say is "meaningless".
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:10:57 GMT
The trading platform, which is popular with amateur investors, reported a large drop in revenues.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:04:52 GMT
The return of the Premier League could see fraudsters trick devoted fans out of hundreds of pounds.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:01:48 GMT
Renate Nyborg's exit is part of a major shake-up of the dating app's management and strategy.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:19:02 GMT
While most went broke for legitimate reasons, 260 directors have been disqualified for misuse of money.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:03:52 GMT
The airline suspends sales for two weeks in response to the airport's cap on passenger numbers.
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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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