Commercial law relates to contracts and agreements. Whether you are starting out in business or have been running a company for many years, there will be times when you will benefit from sound legal advice from the commercial law team at Fraser Dawbarns to help to protect you and your company against potential litigation and disputes.
Claims management companies often contact recent property buyers suggesting that they have overpaid SDLT. They offer, for a percentage of any ‘recovery’, to help claim reimbursement from HMRC. David Osborne of local solicitors Fraser Dawbarns explains why their offers should be treated with caution. Ideally, no one would need this service, because their lawyer would […]
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Personal injury specialist Neil John, a partner at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £40,000 settlement for a man who was hit from behind by a fork lift truck. The man, who was working in a factory at the time of the incident, suffered a foot and ankle injury as a result and was unable to […]
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If you are about to be a tenant taking on a new commercial lease of commercial property/land, how straightforward is it and what should you consider? Theoretically, the landlord’s solicitor has sent you a new lease for you to sign, promising that the terms of the new lease are fair. All you have to do […]
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All Dental Associates are recognised by HMRC as self-employed. That recognition is for tax purposes and does not govern their legal status. The legal status of Dental Associates being self-employed is now under threat, following the recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case, Sejpel v Rodericks Dental Limited. This case overturned the decision […]
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There is a growing trend facing employers, particularly when they dismiss an employee with less than 2 years’ service (which is the qualifying period for unfair dismissal) and the reason for the dismissal is related to their philosophical belief. If that is the reason, then it amounts to discrimination and there is no qualifying […]
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What options do I have as a minority shareholder if I am unhappy with the way the company is being run? We are regularly instructed on behalf of Clients who are minority shareholders of companies and have concerns about the way the wider company is being run. A ‘minority’ shareholder is one who holds less […]
One of the phrases that is often uttered on building sites is “always remember the next man”. Whichever trade is coming in hopes that the previous trade has left the site clean and tidy in readiness for them to commence work. Needless to say, that does not always happen and in the case of self-build […]
During April 2022, the Government ceased providing free lateral flow tests to individuals or employers. However, what if employers still require coronavirus testing? If the employer has no leftover later flow tests at their disposal but require their employees to test before attending work, the employer must pay for the testing. The employer must: Be […]
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Endometriosis is an often-silent condition where cells similar to the cells found in the lining of the womb are found elsewhere in the body. Endometriosis can affect women and those assigned female at birth from puberty to menopause, and can cause devastating effects. Symptoms can include chronic pain, fatigue, depression, fertility issues and difficulty in […]
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Last week, a video went viral on social media showing West Ham star Kurt Zouma subjecting his pet cat to abuse. There has been significant backlash, including sponsors of West Ham United withdrawing from sponsorship deals. In the wider world, there are growing concerns about the impact of social media on businesses and employees alike. […]
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