Commercial Law

Misuse of computers at work – how employers should deal with it

August 16, 2012

This recent case in the Employment Tribunal demonstrates that employers should be extremely careful when dealing with cases of misuse of computers at work. A failure to deal properly with such cases could lead to a (potentially successful) claim for unfair dismissal by the employee concerned. We’ll therefore look at the following in this post to […]

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Misrepresentation and contractual claims

July 11, 2012

The recent cases of Gaydamak v Leviev and Mabanga v Ophir Energy Plc & Anor demonstrate that misrepresentation in commercial relationships is often alleged – and sometimes does occur. This post therefore seeks to clarify what “misrepresentation” actually means under English law and what remedy can be achieved. We’ll therefore take a look in this […]

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Shareholder agreements – Companies Act 2006

June 12, 2012

Below is a guest blog post regarding shareholder agreements under the Companies Act 2006 with some consideration of South African law. A shareholder agreement is an officially binding contract consented to by each of the shareholders in an organization according to which they decide how their relationship as shareholders will be synchronized. It not only […]

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Practical tips for negotiating a business contract

April 30, 2012

During the lifetime of your business, there will be a number of times where you will need to negotiate contracts; whether between you and your employees, you and your suppliers, you and your clients and/or you and other third parties. If you do not have a legal background, it is always advisable to seek professional, […]

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Important commercial law decision on limitation Central Bank of Nigeria v Williams

April 17, 2012

Introduction: Central Bank of Nigeria v Williams [2012] EWCA Civ 415 (03 April 2012) We are pleased to welcome again Solicitor Mr Anis Waiz who recently joined forces with Simon Mckay  of  Mckay law. They are soon to launch a new firm Mckay Law LLP. In another in depth case review, as published on CaseCheck, […]

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Samarenko: Failure to pay a deposit on time and termination of contract

December 8, 2011

Samarenko v Dawn Hill House Ltd [2011] EWCA civ 1445 (01 December 2011) WardblawG is pleased to welcome secured lending litigation solicitor and partner Mr Anis Waiz of Mohindra Maini LLP as he continues his critical review of current case law. This article regarding the Samarenko case was first published on leading case law resource, […]

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Do I need a commercial solicitor to assist me with compliance?

December 8, 2011

Businesses’ compliance with UK laws and regulations is becoming increasingly complex as the number of relevant laws and regulations increases considerably. In response to this, businesses need to allocate more resources towards ensuring ongoing compliance with the regulatory market within which they operate. This means that one-off regulatory checks are no longer adequate – businesses […]

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Can a commercial solicitor advise me on the formation of my company?

November 25, 2011

A commercial solicitor can advise you on the full range of issues relating to the formation of your company. A competent commercial solicitor will generally precede this advice with an examination of whether a company structure is indeed the most appropriate business structure for your business. It may be that a limited liability partnership or […]

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Welcome to Commercial Blawg

May 31, 2011

Welcome to Commercial Blawg, a legal news blog on commercial law for commercial lawyers, businesses and potential clients of commercial solicitors. A complex area requiring advice from specialist solicitors, commercial law and practice spans many areas and demands of commercial deals including but not limited to the incorporation of companies, shareholders’ agreements, mergers & acquisitions, […]

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