Business Disputes
Determined DIY Builders Score Important Victory Over HMRC
You may understandably feel overawed by the might of the tax authorities but, with the law on your side, the balance of…
Penal Clause ‘Cunningly Concealed’ in Telecommunications Contract
Onerous terms and conditions cunningly hidden amidst the small print of a contract are likely to be viewed as entirely worthless by…
Maternity Discrimination Victim Receives Substantial Compensation
Maternity leave should be a period of joy and tranquillity but, all too often, it is marred by discrimination. …
Received an Adverse Tax Decision? Don’t Delay Seeking Professional Advice
If you are on the receiving end of an adverse tax decision, any delay in seeking legal advice can be fatal to…
Business Relationship Fallen Apart? The Law Can Help Pick Up the Pieces
No matter how long and successful a business relationship may be, there is always a risk that it may end acrimoniously. Such…
Indirect Consumer Confusion – Bourbon Supplier Wins Trade Mark Battle
he average consumer is not a fool, but trade mark law is all about mistakes and unwitting assumptions they might be expected to make…
Suspension on Award of Fire Brigade Safety Equipment Contract Maintained
If you feel that you have been treated unfairly in a public contract tendering exercise, you are anything but powerless and should take…
Chinese Restaurant Sees Off Tax Authorities in Takings Suppression Dispute
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers wield great power but are not immune from error and, with the right legal advice, their decisions…
COVID-19 – Procurement Dispute Focuses on Award of Face Masks Contract
The means by which the government procured urgent supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the early days of the COVID-19…
High Court Acts to Protect Rights of Minority Shareholder in Family Business
Family-run enterprises represent an enduring and highly effective business model – but only for so long as trust and affection…