Frequently Asked Questions

Most parents don’t need a court order setting out the arrangements for them to see their children. We would recommend that any separating parents try to agree the arrangements before the separation and tell the children together what is going to happen.

Should I buy/sell the shares in a company or just its business and assets? When selling shares in a company, the entire business, including all assets and liabilities of the company all transfer to the buyer. Sellers tend to prefer this approach as it is a cleaner break for them and ensure they retain no liabilities going forward.A business and asset sale involves only specified business assets and liabilities of…

If you are successful in your claim you are entitled to compensation for your injuries to include your pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

Business Dispute: What should I do if I am a director or shareholder in dispute? It is important that you take expert advice at the earliest opportunity. Taking no action could be construed as agreeing to the action taken by the other parties involved, or there may be specific time limits to take action. It is important to seek advice at the earliest opportunity.

Personal Dispute: What professionals can I make a claim against? A professional is a person who is considered to have particular expertise and skills in the services they provide.Examples of professionals you may be able to make a claim against include:- Accountants- Financial advisors- Solicitors- Barristers- Surveyors- Builders- Engineers- Architects- Insurance brokers- Professional trustees

Business Dispute: I’ve fallen out with my co-business owner, what are my options? There are many possible options that might be available if formal court action is necessary. These range from applying to the court for declarations up to winding-up the business. However, winding-up any business is a significant step. We actively encourage ways of Alternative Dispute Resolution between business owners to either find a joint way forward or, potentially,…

Personal Dispute: How long do I have to make a Professional Negligence Claim? The usual limitation period and starting point in most professional negligence cases is six years from the date of the negligence.However, if you only became aware of the loss and damage at a later date this could be extended. In those cases the limitation period is three years from the date of knowledge of the facts which…

Corporate and Commercial: What are articles of association? Think of these as the constitution or rule book of the company. All UK companies are required to have articles of association, although not all shareholders and directors are aware they exist(!). They can be in a standard form (known as Model or Table A articles) or tailored to cover the bespoke requirements of companies, covering areas including: directors powers, meeting requirements…

What do I have to prove when making a Professional Negligence Claim? In order to bring a successful Professional Negligence Claim you will need to demonstrate the following:- Duty of CareThat the professional had a Duty of Care. If there is a contract or retainer between you and the professional this is often easy to prove. Even if there is no contract it is still often easy to demonstrate that…

Corporate and Commercial: What is a shareholders’ agreement? A shareholders’ agreement is a contract between the shareholders in a company, setting out how the company will be owned and run. There is no legal requirement to have a one, but they can cover useful areas such as how decisions will be made, dividend payments, who shares can be transferred to (along with how they will be valued) and how funding…