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We are a modern law firm, specialising in commercial dispute resolution and litigation. We help businesses to achieve their objectives efficiently.

Our ambition is to be straightforward, flexible and available. Above all, we take a positive & practical approach. We believe that any situation can be improved, even if the solution is not immediately apparent.

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The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.
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In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.
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Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".
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UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
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The potential mega merger would give BHP access to Anglo American's copper assets.
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Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.
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Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.
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The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.
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John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.
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The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.
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The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.
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Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.
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Women-only co-working spaces are part of the new hybrid working landscape, but they divide opinion.
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The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.
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At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.
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Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
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Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.
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Our Work

We provide advice and guidance on the resolution of business disputes, including through direct negotiation, mediation and litigation. Examples of our services include early stage advice on contract termination and dispute avoidance; presenting or responding to claims; representation at mediation appointments; litigation management; representation in court proceedings; and drafting position statements.

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  • Simon has once again provided us with excellent service. Simon is smart, tough, responsive – and all at very competitive rates.

    Mark Biddle. General Counsel, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited.

  • Simon Emmerson at Emmerson Law continues to act for an impressive range of clients at the Mercantile, County and High Courts. Recent work includes defending a $1.5m breach of contract claim.

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  • Simon Emmerson has done an outstanding job for us with his pragmatic, professional and common sense approach.

    Les Cannings, LJ&CA Cannings

  • Emmerson Law’s team is headed by founding partner Simon Emmerson, who is praised for his ‘excellent tactical and commercially oriented advice'.

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  • Simon is extremely good at the face-to-face mediation process and managed our case in a very expedient and professional manner. He is extremely cost effective and pragmatic in his approach.

    Ian Bingham. Director, The IP Asset Partnership

  • 'Impressive and seasoned litigator' Simon Emmerson heads the team at Emmerson Law which acted on a number of negligence, fraud and breach of contract claims.

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  • Litigation boutique Emmerson Law is led by Simon Emmerson, who really understands the dynamics of litigation. The firm has notable experience handling claims arising from commercial contracts and economic torts.

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  • Commercial contracts and economic torts are the forte of litigation boutique Emmerson Law, which also 'punches above its weight' in regulatory work. 'Top-notch' managing director Simon Emmerson has 'a real feel for the dynamics of litigation' and routinely acts for defendants and claimants from a broad range of sectors, including energy, hospitality and software development. The firm receives a high number of inbound instructions from the US.

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  • The ‘very responsive, efficient, proactive and knowledgeable’ practice at Emmerson Law is run by ‘excellent’ sole practitioner Simon Emmerson. Emmerson acts for listed companies, SMEs and owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors including energy, electronics manufacturing, software development and motorsport.

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