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BBC News - Business
Sat, 25 Jan 2020 02:35:40 GMT
Trading Standards warns homeowners to be careful when using quick-sale estate agents.
Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:16:55 GMT
A review into the handling of fraud cases finds forces have "not kept pace" with the rise in cases.
Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:48:05 GMT
The US's treasury secretary says he is "optimistic" a deal can be reached with the UK this year.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:02:05 GMT
Ian Siddall says the troubled department store owes him £25,000 for thousands of handbags.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:11:47 GMT
The plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two fatal crashes.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:44:25 GMT
The company confirmed last week that it was seeking a loan on "commercial" terms.
Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:56:41 GMT
Hagan Homes says its homes "fit for part-time royalty" campaign was intended to be "light-hearted".
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:56:49 GMT
MPs say it is "woefully naive" for betting firms to lead a review into schemes for VIP customers.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:50:37 GMT
The pub chain says it wants to deter "unruly behaviour" in pubs by children left unsupervised.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:35:59 GMT
UK manufacturing and services saw their best month for more than a year in January, a survey suggests.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:26:21 GMT
Nearly 180 jobs are at risk at the gift and toy company, which has 19 shops across the UK.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:02:07 GMT
The online giant has won an appeal against a local council over mezzanines.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:20:02 GMT
About 10% of the workforce could be axed if the firm is bought by China's Jingye, three unions say.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:01:52 GMT
The firm says it plans to build up to 15 of the mini reactors, which can be delivered by a lorry.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:36:59 GMT
No-one took full account of how complex the project was going to be, says the spending watchdog.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:40:22 GMT
Supermarket giant says the change will remove 350 tonnes of plastic from the environment.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:47:10 GMT
A key investor reacts angrily to news of a competition inquiry into the planned £5.9bn deal.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:15:34 GMT
More than 400 claimants have launched an equal pay action against the supermarket chain.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:04:46 GMT
Airlines and hotels are having to pay out refunds to tourists affected by the deadly outbreak.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:02:09 GMT
The World Economic Forum at Davos produced rows over climate change and trade, but little consensus.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 07:01:30 GMT
"The world would be a better place if they weren't in power," Mr Soros said at Davos.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:17:28 GMT
A French think tank called Atelier Luma is investigating whether treated algae can be used an an alternative material to plastic.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:09:32 GMT
Can Formula 1 motor racing really go 'carbon neutral' by 2030?
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:16:56 GMT
Formula 1 star and entrepreneur Nico Rosberg shares his business advice in a special edition of CEO Secrets from the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:11:03 GMT
Treorchy has been praised for a thriving community - bursting with independent businesses.
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:17:26 GMT
Deepfakes, or computer-generated images of people, can be dangerous for democracy, warn experts.
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:16:29 GMT
Brazil's army of fruit workers speak of struggling with low pay and dangerous working conditions.
Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:16:43 GMT
Still only 19, environmental activist Melati Wijsen launched her first campaign at the age of 12.
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:24:18 GMT
As part of a BBC blog series, Sunneva María Svövudóttir from Iceland shares what she spent this week.
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:48:17 GMT
Can we afford to pay pensions, given the huge demographic challenge of our ageing population?
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:18 GMT
Hollywood actor Dan Aykroyd is also the boss of a popular vodka company.
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 22:40:09 GMT
The rich and powerful will gather in Davos this week, but claims of elitism still dog the event.
Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:23:46 GMT
Police warn £7m was stolen from elderly and vulnerable people in 2019 in so-called courier fraud.
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 22:23:37 GMT
The music retailer launches a partnership with Apple Music, saying that streaming boosts vinyl sales.
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:21:50 GMT
How much more efficiency can be wrung out of the jet engine - technology which is over 70 years old?
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:06:03 GMT
Sales of kosher accredited food is booming around the world, with more and more firms getting in on act.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:14:28 GMT
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis on the plan to ditch the plastic wrap on tinned food.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:35:37 GMT
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the energy drink became a million dollar idea.
Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:41:05 GMT
The Swedish climate activist and the US president gave very different speeches at Davos.
Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:52:39 GMT
The 17-year-old activist tells world leaders that 'fiddling around with numbers' will not be enough.
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:15:58 GMT
Nerina Ramlakhan explains the four signs of burnout that people can exhibit, due to stress at work.
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:17:30 GMT
"It's important to combine peak performance with moments of rest," says Lloyds Bank chief executive.
Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:20:06 GMT
Several hundred protesters are making a three-day hike up to Davos, to coincide with President Trump's arrival at the World Economic Forum.
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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.
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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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