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Justin
Case
These leaflets tell you what is
involved in legal situations – click on the topic
that interests you for our checklist –
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Justin
Case you lose your job
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Have you been employed for
less than 12 months?
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Does your employer have a
disciplinary procedure?
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Had you received any warnings
before you were sacked?
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Have you appealed against
your dismissal?
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How much notice were you
given?
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Did you ask for a written
reason for your dismissal?
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Was a notice of dismissal
with reasons given to you?
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You may be able to bring a
claim.
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Call for a meeting and bring
wit you any documents relating to your
employment and dismissal.
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Justin Case
you want to start a business
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Have you decided whether you want to trade in a
partnership or through a limited company?
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Have you received advice – legal and financial -
as to what is the best option for you?
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Have you prepared a business plan and cash flow
projections?
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Have you found premises that suit your business?
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If you plan to start the business from your
home, do you know about any statutory
obligations?
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Do you know if, when and how to register for
Data Protection, VAT, PAYE and other statutory
requirements?
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Have you thought about what terms and conditions
of business you need?
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If employing staff, do you know what your
obligations are as an employer?
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Do you understand your legal obligations to
other businesses and to consumers?
Getting on the right track from day one is crucial
for a successful business, so call for a meeting and
we can help you with practical assistance and
advice.
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Justin Case
you want to take on a partner
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Do you trade in your own name or through a
company?
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Do you have or have you had a partner or
partners?
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Do you have any written agreement that sets out
how the business should be run?
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Will the new partner be putting any money into
the business?
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Will the new partner be working full or part
time in the business?
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Are you prepared to give away some control of
the business and, if so, how much?
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How long do you want the new arrangements to
last?
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Do you want to exclude any parts of the business
or any assets?
Taking on a partner is like a marriage – it may be
easy to get into but may be difficult and costly to
get out! Call to make an appointment to discuss your
plans with us.
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Justin Case
you have an employment problem
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Does the employee in question have particulars
of employment or a written contract?
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Has the employee raised a grievance with you?
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Do you have a written grievance procedure?
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Have you instigated a disciplinary procedure
involving the employee?
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Do you have a written disciplinary procedure?
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Has the grievance/disciplinary procedure been
concluded?
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Are you considering a change in employment
terms, redundancy, or termination of employment?
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Do you think the employee is planning to make a
claim against you?
We
are experienced in employment matters – both in
preparing contracts of employment and other
employment related procedures.
We
handle claims in the Employment Tribunal for unfair
or constructive dismissal
Call
us to arrange to meet and discuss the best way
forward for your employment situation
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Justin Case
you want to
invest in a business
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Have you been offered a stake in a business?
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Is it in a trade you know or is it something new
and exciting?
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How well do you know the people who run this
business?
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Will you be a ‘sleeping partner’ or will you be
involved in day to day running of the business?
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What ‘return’ on your investment are you being
offered?
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What protection have you been offered to secure
your investment?
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What right to information about the business
have you been promised?
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Will you have any right to be consulted or make
major business decisions?
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Will you be expected to make further investment
in the business?
It
may be a ‘sure-fire winner’ but you need to be able
to talk the proposition through with experts in the
business of business
Just
phone for an appointment
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Justin Case
you want to sell a business
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Have you decided to retire and sell your
business?
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Has someone made you an offer you can’t refuse?
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Have you agreed what you will sell and how much
for?
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Are there any on-going obligations that you want
the buyer to take over?
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Are there any guarantees to banks or any one
else that need to be considered?
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Will the buyer be asking you to guarantee the
business you are selling?
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If you have employees have you considered how
employment protection legislation could affect
the sale?
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Do you need to make any property transfers, or
are leases needed?
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How can you transfer essential licences or
contracts to the buyer?
You
want to make sure the sale goes through smoothly so
planning is key – phone for a preliminary meeting to
discuss this transaction.
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