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  • Do I need an adviser?

    I run a firm which supplies equipment to the catering industry and am extremely interested in acquiring a competitor that could increase our geographical spread. I have secured the...
  • Can I protect against bad customers?

    My company supplies organic food and equipment to restaurants. Recently, one of my customers got behind with payments, then went in and out of administration, wiping their debts. I...
  • Can I fire her?

    An employee’s performance has been poor and, following a meeting, she has been given a month to turn it around. During this period she has brought in a note from her doctor saying...
  • Should I get legal help to chase payments?

    One of my clients owes me £60,000 and we are on the brink of refusing to trade with them. I’m considering getting legal help to chase this debt, but I’m worried it will cost me a l...
  • Can I take on a major competitor?

    I set up my organic food business three years ago, and registered my brand and company name as trademarks as quickly as I could. However, recently a major retailer has launched its...
  • Innocent until proven guilty?

    A young man in my employment was recently arrested for a violent offence after one of my female staff members made a complaint. The police have investigated but aren’t pressing ch...
  • How do I avoid discrimination claims?

    I’m about to start a major recruitment drive. I am looking for young and dynamic people to match our company culture, but I’m worried about potential discrimination claims from th...
  • New recruits, new laws

    I’m about to start a major recruitment drive. I am looking for young and dynamic people to match our company culture, but I’m worried about potential discrimination claims from th...
  • How do I deal with a vandal employee?

    I run a company comprised of 80 staff and we rent office space in a nice block in the centre of town. Business is good, however recently we have been hit by a spate of vandalism wh...
  • Am I covered for theft?

    In our busy office we need to have couriers coming and going all day so it would be fairly easy for someone to con their way onto our premises. Would I be able to claim for stolen...
  • Am I covered?

    I’ve been advised to take out commercial legal protection in case anybody decides to take action against us. But as a company that is very aware of its legal obligations to employe...
  • Do I need professional indemnity insurance?

    I recently stopped providing consultancy as part of my business offering. However, I’ve been told I need to carry on paying professional indemnity insurance as I need to be covered...

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