Human capital, intellectual property and a secure customer base often drive the value of an acquisition. To secure that value, the buyer of a business may want to retain key employees and prevent the seller from competing with the business for a specified period. The acquisition agreement therefore often includes certain restraints. Buyers and sellers may later disagree on the interpretation and enforceability of these terms. Various immediate dispute resolution steps must be taken to protect the value of the acquired business. Our commercial litigation team regularly acts for clients involved in this type of dispute.

Flora Patalane, Solicitor in our Commercial team discusses the importance of a company taking ESG into account to allow for success and sustainability.

A leading Midlands law firm has received recognition in two prestigious legal league tables.

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (“MSA”) received royal assent in March 2015, but one of its most important provisions only recently came into force at the end of October.

In appointing an agent or distributor, a supplier is effectively outsourcing part of the selling function of its business. A supplier may wish to do this for a number of reasons.

A leading Midlands legal services business has announced three new appointments who bring a wealth of experience to its teams. Wright Hassall, based in Leamington, has welcomed Ben McCosker and James Frost as Senior Associates and Gemma Trencher as Associate.

Celebrating talent across all areas of its business, a leading Midlands law firm has announced 17 promotions as part of its on-going growth plans.

A leading Midlands law firm has announced the appointment of two newly-qualified solicitors following the completion of their training contracts. Gemma Macintyre and Melissa Scott have begun their roles as solicitors at Wright Hassall, in Leamington Spa.

In November 2016 Greyfriars Asset Management LLP was hit with a section 166 notice from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (section 166 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, commonly referred to as a Skilled Persons Report).

This article provides an overview of what the Modern Slavery Act 2015 Act is and weighs-up how effective it has been since coming into force.