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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:31:55 GMT
Shareholders have approved a pay package that puts an astronomical value on Elon Musk's value as a leader.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:34:27 GMT
A judge in India's Supreme Court has insisted that nobody can blame the aircraft's captain.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:22:04 GMT
The talks focus on ITV's free-to-air channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:03:09 GMT
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:01:03 GMT
Shares in the property website sink after it cuts profit forecasts to step up investment in AI.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:13:36 GMT
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:50:38 GMT
Thousands of offshore workers are too heavy for the limitations of helicopter winch systems.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:01:13 GMT
The announcement by the equality watchdog comes after a BBC investigation into abuse at the restaurant chain.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:08:16 GMT
Rachel Reeves has suggested that she could increase taxes on online bets in the budget.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:26:31 GMT
Roblox said it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:35:34 GMT
Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:44:44 GMT
The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:18:48 GMT
The UK regional airline had a contract with Dutch airline KLM but this has been terminated.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:16:35 GMT
The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:25:36 GMT
US President Donald Trump announces agreements with drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:34:13 GMT
The judge said he did not believe the decision was in the public interest but he did not have authority to deny the request.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:31:14 GMT
A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar's UK studios.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:42:19 GMT
The BBC understands there have been "conversations" within government about the possibility of a new levy on EVs.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:27:25 GMT
The government scraps plans for innovation fund saying it wants to prioritise support for primary steel makers.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:39:08 GMT
If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:21:44 GMT
Administrator's report shows firm owes £39m to HMRC on top of £148m owed to Department of Health
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:40:47 GMT
In the 2023 remarks from the King he said AI was "no less important than the discovery of electricity" but warned the risks must be tackled.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:38:51 GMT
Flight capacity will be cut at major airports as air traffic controllers report issues with fatigue amid staff shortages.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:16:56 GMT
Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:14:53 GMT
SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:55:23 GMT
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:15:34 GMT
The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:10:59 GMT
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:20 GMT
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:14:09 GMT
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:54:31 GMT
Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:11:41 GMT
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:17:40 GMT
Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:07:11 GMT
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:04:09 GMT
It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:01:08 GMT
New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.
Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:48:14 GMT
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:03:07 GMT
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:11:04 GMT
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:54:55 GMT
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:06:33 GMT
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:04:37 GMT
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:22:10 GMT
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:32:04 GMT
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:18:49 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:43:35 GMT
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:42:35 GMT
Martin Lewis explains Help to Save, which is open to some people on universal credit.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:35:34 GMT
Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:16:35 GMT
The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:48:06 GMT
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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