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Old or New BG Commercial Can Help…

Posted on 08/02/13, filed under Business Law, News | No Comments

 

Nick Tompkin, solicitor in the Commercial team at Bennett Griffin, has recently been instructed by a new client which is the longest registered Company at Companies House. Nick has been asked by this company to provide short term cover during the absence of a key employee to approve agreements and ensure that the business continues to run smoothly.

 

Whether you are just starting up or have… read the rest of “Old or New BG Commercial Can Help…”
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Professional Negligence Claim

Posted on 13/12/12, filed under Business Law, News | No Comments

Stephen Netherwood a solicitor in our commercial team writes:

I’ve just finalised payment to a client in a professional negligence claim against another firm of solicitors.  The settlement was a five figure sum, plus a four-figure contribution to costs.
Unfortunately, the client was still short on the deal as his own liability exceeds the amount he received by another five figure sum.
However, I was able to negotiate a… read the rest of “Professional Negligence Claim”
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Need help with Debt Collection?

Posted on 06/11/12, filed under Business Law, News | No Comments

Here is an exmaple of how we can help:
‘Instructed in a debt recovery matter on 31 October 2012. Letter sent to debtor that day. Cheque left under client’s windscreen wiper on 2 November 2012 for full amount owed.’

For further information regarding debt collection contact Elaine Smith on 01903 706966 or es@bennett-griffin.co.uk

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Having problems with bad debt?

Posted on 05/09/12, filed under Business Law, News | No Comments

Cash flow has and always will be the lifeblood of any company.  Bad debts, either through default or bankruptcy, can damage your business – sometimes irreparably.

One example of how we can help

“Instructed by a client to recover £1450.00 as a debt.  Wrote to the debtor – had two telephone conversations – and received payment in full plus interest less than 28 days later”

First we’ll… read the rest of “Having problems with bad debt?”
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“The name’s Bond, Demand Bond.”

Posted on 19/01/12, filed under Business Law | No Comments

Banks aren’t the only ones facing the dangers of commercial borrowing. Stephen Netherwood explains.

Our commercial clients tell us that it’s very difficult to obtain business capital from banks, and has been since 2008.
Maybe it’s a coincidence, but there’s something else that business lenders have been doing for the last few years that can make business borrowing more risky than

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Partnerships – ‘Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow’

Posted on 05/01/12, filed under Business Law | 1 Comment

Someone contacted me recently for preliminary advice, but I was unable to help this potential client, so this post is by way of a warning!

If two or more people embark on a business venture without creating a company, then they have created a partnership. Now the law regarding partnerships is found in the Partnership Act of 1890, and there’s a big problem. If there isn’t a written partnership… read the rest of “Partnerships – 'Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow'”
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Lifting the Corporate Veil

Posted on 19/05/11, filed under Business Law | No Comments

By Mark Diamond, Solicitor

Q: When is limited liability not limited liability?

The above question almost sounds like the start of a joke, except it’s not and, as Bennett Griffin has recently proved in the Court of Appeal, the consequences are no laughing matter.

What started as our client’s debt claim for £1,800 back in 2005 had by April 2011 escalated to the Court of… read the rest of “Lifting the Corporate Veil”
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Well Being in the Workplace: Family Advice Surgeries!

Posted on 27/07/10, filed under Business Law | No Comments

Do you own, help to run, or work for a local company which would benefit from our legal experts offering advice at your offices, at a time which is convenient for you and the company? Are you the sort of boss or employee who wants to show they care about their staff and colleagues?

This initiative will benefit you, your staff and your colleagues at absolutely no cost to… read the rest of “Well Being in the Workplace: Family Advice Surgeries!”
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