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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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Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:10:16 GMT
Which? advised families to buy approved seats with a clear orange label indicating they are safe.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:23:54 GMT
Key among the plans is a proposal to build up to 12 advanced modular nuclear reactors in Hartlepool.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:20:06 GMT
The negotiations are the latest attempt to end a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:25:52 GMT
More than 300 South Korean workers returned home on Friday after being held for a week in the US following the raid.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:36:44 GMT
Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:13:05 GMT
Cargo ships are increasingly coming under cyber attack by criminal gangs and hostile nation states.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:05:08 GMT
Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:26:05 GMT
Bank of America is set to create up to 1,000 new jobs in Belfast, marking its first operation in Northern Ireland.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:04:03 GMT
The government has been urged to "act fast" to protect hundreds of jobs following the cyber attack.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:55:16 GMT
A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:20:29 GMT
Its decision comes as the industry says there is a lack of government investment and as the US pressures firms to invest there.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:47:24 GMT
The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:46:12 GMT
Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:27:58 GMT
The iPhone Air will only have an eSim - will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar - but fiddly - plastic cards?
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:01:51 GMT
Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is "absolutely committed" to the pledge, which was in Labour's election manifesto.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:17:29 GMT
The reported bid would be for a business which includes news network CNN, HBO, and the film studio behind Barbie and Harry Potter.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:52:37 GMT
Staff in Solihull, Halewood and Wolverhampton have been told not to come into work until Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:02:49 GMT
AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:12:21 GMT
The owner of the eponymous department store and Waitrose expects the business to return to profit.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:58:04 GMT
The pace of price rises ticked up as focus turns to the next move by the US Federal Reserve.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:01:08 GMT
Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:03:51 GMT
More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:07:35 GMT
Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:57:20 GMT
The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.
Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:41:57 GMT
Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:19:09 GMT
Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:01:17 GMT
Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:01:15 GMT
Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:05:14 GMT
A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:05:08 GMT
Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:29:06 GMT
A school supplies charity says demand for its help has risen by up to 20% compared with last year.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:55:16 GMT
A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:57:04 GMT
More than 1,000 students will be given a £50 uniform voucher, Hull City Council said.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:47:24 GMT
The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:48:45 GMT
BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:36:28 GMT
Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:24:23 GMT
Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:24:58 GMT
He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.
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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.
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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
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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
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'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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