Technical data and know-how are the crown jewels of many businesses but there is an ever present risk of them being leaked to competitors by disloyal employees. As a High Court case showed, however, victims of such deceit are, with the right legal advice, very
The old adage that an asset is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it cannot easily be applied to private companies for which there is no ready market. The High Court confronted exactly that valuation issue in a big-money divorce case. The
My invoices haven’t been paid – what can I do? Sheila Valand – Partner The primary reason businesses suffer from cash flow issues is because their invoices are not paid on time, the business fails to chase payment and, in some
Victims of clinical negligence, many of them highly vulnerable or very young, often show extraordinary courage in conquering their disabilities. That was certainly so in the case of a remarkable 11-year-old girl who received an NHS compensation package worth over £16 million following a negligent
British immigration rules are amongst the toughest in the world, but every case must be considered on its own facts and human rights legislation leaves room for mercy. A striking case on point concerned an elderly Indian couple who suffered a dramatic decline in their
Personally guaranteeing repayment of a company’s debts should not be undertaken lightly or without professional advice as it effectively removes you from the shelter of the corporate veil. In a case on point, a prominent businessman who entered into such a guarantee ended up bankrupt
Even the most carefully considered will cannot guarantee that concord will prevail amongst your loved ones after you are gone – but professional drafting can make all the difference. That was certainly so in the case of a woman whose attempt to achieve harmony was stymied
Home renovations are a notoriously frequent source of dispute and, if you feel that you have been let down by a builder, you should consult a solicitor straight away. In a case on point, a householder won a £200,000 asset freezing order against a builder
In ruling that vegan sweet treats targeted at health food shops should be subject to VAT at the standard rate, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) lamented the long-standing confusion in the law when it comes to distinguishing between confectionery and cakes. The current state of the
A firm management style is all well and good, but where it descends into harassment the financial and reputational consequences can be severe. In an employment case on point, a professional firm was landed in legal hot water by its senior partner’s uncompromising attitude and
