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The notion of reciprocity is the core of contract law and this is the main feature that distinguishes a contract from a deed or a gift. Consider a situation where a person loans a sum of money to a friend, colleague or family member. The parties may informally agree on a repayment plan. If the arrangement is not documented or witnessed there is...
Read MoreYou need to seek legal advice . . . and quickly. We often see a situation where a manager or senior employee who has been with a business for several years decides to jump ship and set up in competition. In this digital age, employees now have access to more information than ever before – client lists with full contact details, confidential...
Read MoreWe are often asked by shareholders and directors whether they can be made liable for the debts of their limited company. It is a long established pillar of English law that a limited company has its own legal identity. This means that each limited company is its own “person” separate to its directors and shareholders. A limited company can enter...
Read MoreYou may have heard the term “unfair prejudice”. You may be involved in a dispute with a fellow shareholder where this term has been mentioned. So what does it mean and in what circumstances does it apply? The conduct concerned is usually any matter that the board of directors deal with. Examples of prejudicial conduct include allotting new...
Read MoreWe've been evicted....by ourselves....to a new office. It comes complete with a tropical aquarium (hope its not too distracting for our fabulous clients), a few decorative but real plants, a mini fridge near to the client meeting area, and a fully serviced fruit basket.
Read MoreThis month the focus is on the transport and logistics sector. We discuss the recent changes to licensing for Light Goods Vehicles and the Future of Freight Plan. Commerce & Industry is a leading trade journal for businesses in the Humber area and beyond.
Read MoreBeverley Enterprise Centre The BEC opened for business in May 2022. The building is distinctively modern benefitting from excellent conference facilities (pic below), a break out room, showers and plenty of parking.
Read MoreWe are super pleased to announce that Sewell Law is growing! Committed to providing the best possible service to clients, Lucy is an exciting addition to the team. She will be on hand working side by side with our solicitors to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients. Throughout the group and individual interviews, Lucy's enthusiasm...
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