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Here you will find a few blogs on legal insights, news about Sewell Law and something a bit different.

What a breach!

Are you aware of what a breach of contract is? A breach of contract is where one party to a contract fails to fulfil their obligations as...

What is a "boilerplate" clause?

Here is a quick look at boilerplate clauses, what they are and why we have them. Boilerplate clauses are the terms we use most often in...

You cannot breach a "contract" that does not exist.

So do you have a contract? A contract is a legally binding promise (oral or in writing) by one party to fulfil an obligation to another...

Team member number four, show yourself!

We are super pleased to announce that Sewell Law is growing! Lucy has joined the firm as a Paralegal at Sewell Law. Committed to...

As a director can I be prosecuted for health and safety failings in my company? Yes.

Company directors have many duties. One of those duties is the responsibility to ensure the health and safety of those in the company’s...

When is a director liable for debts of the company?

We are often asked by shareholders and directors whether they can be made liable for the debts of their limited company. It is a long...

How can I protect my business from an inside threat?

You have a senior manager or employee who was once a trusted and loyal member of the team but has, for any number of reasons, decided to...

Promises, promises - Contractual Consideration

In contract law, a person cannot enforce a promise unless they have been given or promised something in return. The thing given or...

Litigation: Is there trouble brewing?

Whilst protection is better than a cure, when there is a potential dispute, litigation and Court proceedings on the horizon what should...

Welcome Serena

We are delighted to announce that Serena Collins has joined Sewell Law as a Business Administrator. We have a slightly unorthodox...

Office Move

We've been evicted....by ourselves....to a new office. Starting 2023 as we mean to go on, having outgrown our first office which we shall...

Sewell Law in Commerce & Industry Journal

Sewell Law is really pleased to contribute to the August edition of Commerce & Industry. This month the focus is on the transport and...