Damage-Based Agreements (DBA)
A damages-based agreement (DBA) is a form of “no-win, no fee” agreement between a lawyer and client, under which the lawyer is paid an agreed proportion of the sums the client recovers in litigation....
View ArticleIs Your Business Struggling? Under Pressure From Your Landlord, Suppliers Or...
The perfect storm of the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the current high inflationary environment and cost of living crisis has inevitably placed many pub businesses under significant financial...
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Is long covid a disability in law?
A Scottish Employment Tribunal has recently held that an employee with long covid was disabled under the Equality Act 2010. This is the second authority this year which has addressed whether long covid...
View ArticleA member of my team is under-performing in their role. As the employer, what...
It is quite common for employers of all shapes and sizes to experience staff under-performing in their role. There could be a variety of reasons for this, ranging from a general lack of ability and...
View ArticleWhat are my obligations in providing a reference to a former employee?
The fact is that there is no legal obligation on an employer to provide either a verbal or written reference for a departing or former employee. The only exception is in the financial industry where...
View ArticleHMRC Bounce Back Loan investigation
Introduced by the government in April 2020, the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) provided rapid access to finance for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Through the scheme, SMEs...
View ArticleIs it safe to dismiss an employee with less than two years’ continuous service?
Many employers believe that it is safe to dismiss an employee with less than two years’ continuous service on the basis that they do not have ordinary unfair dismissal rights. It is certainly true...
View ArticleCrypto Assets in Cross Border Insolvency (A Perspective from England & Wales)
Introduction Crypto assets are currently a hot topic in the insolvency world and one with which IPs are engaging across the globe. There are increasing numbers of cases worldwide where either a crypto...
View ArticleSearch and Seizure Orders – 5 things to be aware of before choosing a...
Introduction The purpose of this guide is to explain the role of the independent supervising solicitor and the key aspects to look at when choosing the right person for the job. I am going to give you...
View ArticleA legal guide to boundary disputes and land disputes
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View ArticleA legal guide to breach of contract and contract disputes
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View ArticleA legal guide to property disputes
Property ownership offers many financial and commercial advantages to businesses and individuals. However, it also comes with the potential for disagreements. A property dispute can be financially...
View ArticleArbitration vs Litigation
Finding an efficient and cost-effective resolution for your commercial disputes not only preserves time and resources but also shields you from significant stress. While litigation is a widely...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Legal Guide To Arbitration
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View ArticleThe Ultimate Legal Guide To Company Insolvency & Bankruptcy
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