With over a third of marriages in England and Wales ending in divorce, getting a prenuptial agreement (prenup) or postnuptial agreement (postnup) is increasingly normal. They can be a very...
Senior executives and board directors have a unique suite of issues which apply to both hiring and exiting. Upon hiring, both employer and employee will need to consider complex provisions...
When an employment relationship terminates, it is crucial that both employer and employee are aware of their legal rights and obligations. Settlement agreements can be used in a wide variety...
Protecting business interests (clients, suppliers and data) is essential to running a successful business. Many of our clients, both employers and employees, work in highly competitive, sales driven industries, such...
Redundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal provided that a fair procedure is followed which includes adequate consultation with the employees affected. Redundancies may arise for various reasons and...
Whilst a swift and amicable settlement to any employment dispute is always desirable, sometimes this is not possible. An employee and employer may not see eye to eye regarding the...
If an employer is dismissing an employee, there is always the potential for the employee to claim that the dismissal is unfair. Simply telling an employee “you’re fired” in real...
Discrimination issues are a minefield for employers and fear that discrimination claims will be raised can result in employers failing to address issues in the workplace. Expert assistance is essential...
Disciplinaries and grievances present a range of challenges for both employers and employees and if not handled correctly can lead to a dispute between the parties. Bringing or defending a...
Our employment lawyers advise both employees and employers on contractual issues and negotiate contract terms both on entry into a role and on exit, in the context of settlement discussions...
We work with the full range of stakeholders involved in the insolvency process before, during and after formal insolvency. Where appropriate we try to avoid a formal insolvency process through...
Ease of access to finance can make or break a business. We know that providing fast, practical advice is essential to ensure that funds are there to tide you over...
Our company lawyers can help to ensure that your interests are always protected when you invest in a business or bring on board new investors. We look beyond the obvious...
Having a professionally drafted set of standard terms of business saves you time and money by ensuring that you can trade without negotiating a new agreement for each and every...
Our commercial lawyers can help with drafting contracts for you which set out in plain English the terms you have agreed commercially. A good, clear agreement is usually the best...
Buying or selling a business can be a complex task. Having the right team working with you from the outset will make all the difference when it comes to getting...
A property dispute can have a major impact on your business, and can often become costly. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant involved in a property dispute, we...
Modern farming comes with a whole host of challenges, not least trying to keep up with the complex legislation. Whatever your business, whether you’re a farmer, investor or landowner, we...
A well managed property portfolio will help to maximise its value, reduce your costs and increase your returns. We offer simple and effective advice that will help you identify, manage,...
Property development can range from simply updating an existing property to buying a large plot of land for a housing development. Development, whatever the size, is key to helping the...