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BBC News - Business
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:52:14 GMT
Business trade groups across Europe warn the European Commission about its own Brexit planning, Newsnight learns.
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 02:10:17 GMT
The firm's public stock offering is expected in the coming months and may be one of the biggest in 2019.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:05:10 GMT
The art galleries group joins the National Portrait Gallery in turning down money due to opioid links.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:30:18 GMT
Developers working for Facebook logged the passwords in plain text as they wrote code for the site.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:51:10 GMT
The blue jeans firm re-lists on Wall Street as it prepares for expansion and a revival in denim's popularity.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:55:37 GMT
Banks say scam merchants are shifting their attention to conning members of the public directly.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:30:59 GMT
Bank of England says the outlook will depend "significantly on the nature and timing of EU withdrawal".
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:11:44 GMT
Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner will close 27 of their 87 restaurants in a restructuring plan.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:54:20 GMT
The theft-risk report from insurer-funded Thatcham Research looks at keyless entry cars.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:40:49 GMT
The boss of the UK's busiest port says Brexit could cause delays and queues later this month.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:30:28 GMT
The firm's pledge comes after founder Ray Kelvin stepped down over misconduct allegations.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:05:49 GMT
Sales at food stores in February saw the biggest fall since December 2016, official figures show.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:01:48 GMT
The retailer says online is long-term threat to shops, but an opportunity for the whole group.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:09:42 GMT
Lilly was tasered in the shop where she worked, just one of the 115 retail workers attacked every day.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:52:04 GMT
Major toilet tissue producer Wepa has accelerated plans to charter ships to prepare for no-deal.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:40:24 GMT
The money covers the first fortnight of the services, which will transport vital goods such as medicines.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:00:32 GMT
The central bank had hinted at two rises this year, but is more cautious due to slower economic growth.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:29:19 GMT
Shares in the inventor of the blue jean have been priced above expectations for its New York flotation
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:05:39 GMT
Italy is ready to let Chinese money build its infrastructure - but its allies remain sceptical.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:10:48 GMT
Business condemns continuing uncertainty, as the pound sinks on fresh no-deal concern.
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:22:45 GMT
Should personal care products marketed to women cost more? And is there actually any difference?
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:17:59 GMT
KFC's UK and Ireland managing director Paula MacKenzie talks about the day the chicken chain ran out of chicken.
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:15:54 GMT
The battle for crispy, deep-fried chicken is on. There is a new kid in town and it is not American.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:56:10 GMT
Levi Strauss boss Chip Bergh talks women's jeans with the BBC's Michelle Fleury.
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.
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?
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:13:05 GMT
New technologies are helping track the provenance of food throughout the supply chain.
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:12:00 GMT
If you've ever worked in customer service, this comic about a wolf might resonate with you.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:09:04 GMT
Kenya's Lake Victoria fishermen are struggling to compete with cheap Chinese fish imports.
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.
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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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