Jul 25
For all professional negligence claims it is necessary to show that the professional owed you a duty, that this duty was breached in their dealings with you, and that breach...
Jul 25
For a variety of reasons, your business might have entered into an oral agreement with another party. This could be because the other party does not want to be too...
May 25
Just because a trade mark has been officially registered does not automatically mean that it can be enforced against other businesses for the rest of time. A trade mark has...
Mar 25
The loss of a key member of staff is a headache for any business. In addition to having to replace them and manage the transition, you may have concerns (or...
Feb 25
The ability to communicate ‘without prejudice’ is an invaluable tool when negotiating and trying to settle a dispute, and can potentially avoid the need to commence court proceedings or resolve...
Jan 25
If you rent your business premises, the lease will almost certainly contain a provision setting out an obligation to pay a service charge to your landlord for whatever repair and...
Dec 24
As a director of a limited company, you can trade with the privilege of limited liability. As a result, you also have to be mindful of the many duties you...
Nov 24
If you are a minority shareholder and you suspect that either a director or a majority shareholder is misusing company assets, there are legal remedies that can help you to...
Oct 24
If your business is owed money, the impact on cash flow can be considerable. Whilst the ability to recover interest on late payments does not immediately alleviate the impact on...
Jul 24
If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible to avoid or reduce the chances...
Jun 24
As a minority shareholder in a business, you may be frustrated with how the directors are running the company and, in particular, with how much they are taking from the...
Jun 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is the final article from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner...
May 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 9 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
May 24
There are several reasons why someone might owe you money, it could be an unpaid loan, a gift that you want back or, in a commercial context, an unpaid invoice...
May 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 8 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Apr 24
Can we claim for loss of profits in our business dispute? The answer may be yes depending upon the nature of the business dispute, your contract with the business partner...
Apr 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 7 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Apr 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 6 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at Raworths. ...
Mar 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 5 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Mar 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 4 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Feb 24
Customer safety and satisfaction are vital objectives for any manufacturer or supplier, as you seek to build and maintain a reputation in the market. Quality control plays a key role...
Feb 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 3 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Feb 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 2 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Jan 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 1 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Jan 24
Selling your goods in a new and unfamiliar market can be a risky and costly venture, but entering into a distribution arrangement with a separate distributor can provide your business...
Aug 23
Obtaining a court judgment for payment from a debtor can be a huge relief, particularly where a dispute has been contested. However, enforcing that judgment and actually obtaining payment can...
Jun 23
There are many reasons why shareholders fall out. Most companies in the UK are small owner-managed businesses, which are family businesses or have been started out by friends with a...
Mar 23
Destruction of damming evidence by defendants in anticipation of litigation is a frequent occurrence and can make the difference between a win and a loss at Court. So how can...
Feb 23
Warranties and indemnities are frequently included in commercial agreements. Their aim is to provide a right of redress where one party provides to another critical information which later turns out...
Jan 23
Business partnerships are like any other relationship. There needs to be trust, commitment, an understanding as to respective roles and a shared vision. Unfortunately, business relationships can fall apart just...
Dec 22
For a business to grow and prosper, it is vital that the people at the helm get on and have a shared vision about key issues of strategic importance. Where...
Dec 22
An emergency can arise from many foreseen and unforeseen situations, the most common being fire, flood, explosions, vehicle impact and spillages. Serious damage to business premises can inflict long term...
Nov 22
If you have entered a business contract which does not, with the benefit of hindsight, accurately reflect the terms that were discussed, or which contains a fundamental error or misunderstanding,...
Nov 22
Following the death of a loved one, additional upset can be caused by a challenge to the validity of the will by a disappointed beneficiary on the basis that the...
Dec 21
When a good friend, relative or loved one passes away, it is not uncommon for many to contemplate what decisions the Deceased may have made as to the ultimate destination...
Aug 21
Jonathan Mortimer, Consultant Partner at Raworths, lists the most frequently seen disputes relating to wills and the administration of estates based upon his experience in the field. The top 10...
