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The Court deploys new powers to order a party to mediate

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Commercial litigation and disputes
The High Court has recently deployed powers that it acquired in the Autumn of 2024 to force a party to mediate.

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The court provides clarification on the status of a contractual deposit

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Commercial litigation and disputes
Peter Brewer provides a thorough breakdown of the King Crude Carriers case providing clarification on the status of a contractual deposit.

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The effectiveness of contractual exclusion clauses

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Peter Brewer, in our commercial litigation team has a particular interest in complex contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, banking disputes and professional negligence claims.

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The impact of coronavirus on share valuations in unfair prejudice petitions

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Given the ongoing lockdown and the effect that is having on company valuations, the court is continuing to be flexible on valuation dates, particularly where justice needs to be done for the wronged minority shareholder.

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The importance of nuclear energy for the Welsh economy

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The Welsh Government has been proactive in supporting nuclear energy as part of its commitment for a greener economy for many years, dating back to the build, operation and decommissioning of Trawsfynydd and Wylfa Newydd power plants.

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The importance of training your employees

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Training is an essential part of ensuring that managers/supervisors handle staffing issues in the right way and employees know what is expected of them. This is where we can help.

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The Pubs Code and going free of tie

Property litigation
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The “beer tie” is a centuries-old concept where large pub companies lease their pubs to tenants. As part of the pub tenancy agreement the tenant is restricted to buying its beer and products from the landlord, generally at inflated prices. In England and Wales, there are six large pub-owning businesses (landlords) and thousands of tied tenants.

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The right to work in the UK after Brexit

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The UK officially left the EU on 31 December 2020. Since then there has been a lot of speculation with employers as to what types of right to work checks they need to carry out with EU nationals and how EU nationals are able to work in the UK after Brexit.

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Tim Copplestone

Partner

Bristol
Tim is an employment lawyer within the firm’s sport sector and has himself represented Great Britain in kayaking. He is identified as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500, 2024.
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Tom Plow - Construction Solicitor - Bristol

Tom Plow

Solicitor

Bristol
Tom is experienced in assisting clients to resolve construction disputes through various means and is focussed on achieving the best possible results for clients.
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Tom Potts

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Taunton
Tom advises at all stages of the business cycle, including company incorporations and reorganisations, shareholders’ agreements, acquisitions and disposals and fund-raisings.
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