Advice and Drafting
First and foremost, the lawyers at Sewell Law are experienced litigators having practiced for many years.
This has significant advantages for the firm's clients.
We are in the unique position of having knowledge of a broad range of industry sectors and expertise in several areas of law. Drawing upon that experience we assist our clients with anticipating legal issues that may subsequently impact them or their business, with a view to avoiding future litigation.
Foresight is better than hindsight. We keep abreast of legal developments and use our e-shots, articles, news bulletins and seminars to ensure our clients are aware of any updates that could impact them or their business.
Including issues on incorporation, standard terms, interpretation and boilerplate clauses.
With a focus on consumer protection legislation including distance selling.
In particular, mid to high value debt were liability or the amount to be paid is not in dispute.
Directors Duties, Shareholders and Partnerships
Addressing statutory and fiduciary duties including the personal
liability of directors. Partnership agreements and duties.
Compliance Issues
The requirements of various Government Departments and other bodies including the Advertising Standards Agency and the
Information Commissioners Office.
Property Issues
Including interpretation of easements and restrictive covenants, dilapidations and leasehold renewal and termination.
Other Areas
Duties in negligence including professional negligence, confidence and trust cases, restrictive covenants, settlement agreements, economic torts, trespass to goods and land, restitution (unjust enrichment), bailment (liens).
We are often instructed by clients to provide services that may not be the subject of a dispute. It could be from something as simple as advising on the distance selling regulations or a contractual clause to drafting entire commercial contracts for the sale and supply of goods and services. Click on the links below to find out more:
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