Commercial Client

• Are You Dispute Friendly? New Rules Require You to Be

  • Posted21 December 2015

  Since 1 October 2015, under changes introduced by the Consumer Rights Act  2015, it has been compulsory for most businesses to offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to their customers if...

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• Failure to Take Specialist Advice Proves Costly for Company in Dispute

  • Posted17 December 2015

  A company which thought it could save money by dispensing with specialist advice before embarking on a complex dispute with a demolition contractor paid a heavy price when an adjudicator...

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• Mother Dismissed for Absenteeism Wins Tribunal Claims

  • Posted15 December 2015

  A call-centre worker who was dismissed for gross misconduct after she was absent from work when her baby daughter was in hospital has won her claims of sex discrimination and...

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• Tax Tribunal Provides a Salutary Tale for Start-Ups

  • Posted11 December 2015

  There are considerable tax reliefs available for investors in start-up companies, and among the more popular is Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) relief. EIS gives Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief...

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• Your Christmas Party

  • Posted10 December 2015

  Christmas parties are a great opportunity for staff to relax and socialise together ahead of the festive season, as well as a chance to show you appreciate their hard work...

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• Defiant Directors Jailed in High Court Arbitration Dispute

  • Posted9 December 2015

  Decisions of arbitrators are ultimately backed by the authority of the High Court and those who fail to abide by their awards can face heavy financial penalties and even loss...

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