Services

Business Law

Have a Business solicitor who you can genuinely trust for the types of business law issues that may emerge when you are trading, helps you to concentrate on others business matters and gives you more time and resources to run your business. Different business owners get in touch with Hubers Law because the huge expertise they can get from the leading network of law firms may make a great and positive changing on their way of doing business. Are you willing to have business legal advice now? Have you been thinking about taking some legal advice in business matters? Are you researching business law? Do you own a business, or have you been thinking about owning a business? Business leases and licences Deciding on whether to use or agree to a lease or a licence is an important step. There are main differences which Hubers Law can advice you on. Should you choose a licence or a lease? The answer is not straight, it depends Characteristics to be clear about include the presence of regular periodic payments and a specific end-date to the agreement. There are benefits and obligations to both. Being clear on what these are beforehand is important. By signing to a wrong agreement, you might not have your rights protected which can hugely affect your business. Hubers Law provides business advices on how to set up the right agreement, on drafting of a lease or a license, clarifying their terms, obligations and liabilities without resource to legal jargon. Our expert advisors’ team work closely with you, deal with any issue and make sure the costs, timescales and that most probable outcome are clear for you. If your licence or lease needs to be amended, or it is time for renewal, we can also provide you help on this matter. Making the right legal decisions for your business As you are a business owner and an expert in your sector, if you are concerned about any legal obligation affecting your business, we guarantee you that we can work jointly with you in order to guide you along the way. Undoubtedly, while running your business, you will want expert legal help you can rely on, so get in touch with Hubers Law and then continue to trade safely in the knowledge that you are in good hands. We know that when you are running a business you would rather not assign precious time dealing with legal issues by yourself. Most business owners have so many other pressing things to do on their daily basis; this is the reason why you can feel good when you can confidently allocate your legal problem to an expert business advisor you can trust. At Hubers Law we make every effort to provide all our clients with valuable professional assistance; leaving them to get on with looking after their business while we focus on providing them with practical legal help and advice that can help boost or protect their business. So if you need legal advice, our initial consultation is a great first step, an easy way of finding out how we could help you […]

Commercial Dispute

The Dispute Resolution team can advise and help clients on variety of commercial disputes. We focus on providing a pragmatic and cost effective advice to our clients. Legal proceedings can be lengthy, risky and expensive. We are always looking for the most adequate solution for each individual client, which might include some form of alternative dispute resolution such as mediation. We not only recognise, but  also understand that each client’s requirements are different and we will proceed and advise accordingly. We can have a discussion with you and offer a range of funding opportunities which may fit your particular case. We can also give you assistance in applying for insurance cover regarding your opponent’s costs in the event that you are unsuccessful. Members of the team are specialised in different areas and some of them have additional specialist qualifications. See below the areas of specialisation on offer at Hubers Law: A dedicated Debt Recovery team which operates jointly with the dispute resolution team with particular expertise in the real estate, real estate finance and education sectors; A specialist team which deals with enfranchisement claims for both landlords and tenants and service charge disputes; Commercial and contract disputes including supply & distribution contracts, breach of warranty & indemnity claims and claims against guarantors; Commercial property litigation including dilapidation claims, business lease renewals, claims relating to breach of lease covenants and development and joint venture disputes; Construction disputes; Corporate fraud, asset tracking and obtaining freezing injunctions; Director, shareholder and partnership disputes and Companies Act claims including unfair prejudice and derivative claims; Franchise disputes; Insolvency litigation, both corporate and personal; Professional negligence (particularly solicitors, accountants/financial services, surveyors and architects).   Members of the Dispute Resolution team conduct their works in close connection with the Firm’s other departments where appropriate in order to ensure that matters affecting a business or individual are dealt with within wider considerations. So if you need legal advice, our initial consultation is a great first step, an easy way of finding out how we could help you without any cost.  Call Hubers Law on 0203 488 0953 or request a free call-back using our online enquiry form.

Debt Management

Hubers Law does not work, as a Debt Recovery Agency, nor conduct business from a large call centre. You and your customers can expect to obtain a more personal service from our dedicated team of Debt Recovery and Dispute Resolution department. We have a lot of experience in working with small and medium size businesses, however our service does not limit to commercial debts. We are also able to help private clients who are owed money for different reasons. We have an impressive track record of recovering outstanding debts and we will manage all your Debt Recovery needs, from sending the initial letter of claim requesting payment, to issuing Court proceedings and enforcing a Judgment Order. We consider no debt to be too large or too small, whether it be a “one-off” or in large volumes. Competitive Fixed Fees For debts that cannot be disputed, we offer competitive fixed fees for each stage of the Debt Recovery service, a proportion of which may be recoverable from your debtor together with Court fees and interest.  A full schedule of our fees is published on our website or can be obtained by contacting our Debt Recovery and Dispute Resolution team. If you debt is disputed or defended, a full estimate our fees will be provided. Can’t Pay Or Won’t Pay In circumstances where your Debtor is not able to settle the debt due to lack of funds or cash-flow problems, in accordance with the Pre-Action Protocol on debt claims, we will negotiate weekly or monthly instalments suitable to both parties and monitor payments to ensure payment plans are adhered to and to take appropriate and immediate action should a default occur. Your debt may fall under “won’t pay” category, although a dispute may not become apparent until after the letter of claim or commencement of Court proceedings.  In these cases we will endeavour to mediate an acceptable solution and settlement. Disputed Debts Hubers Law Debt Recovery and Dispute Resolution team will guide you during the process of Alternative Dispute Resolution to find a solution to the dispute. If Court proceedings have been issued and the claim is defended, our team will provide you with details of the Court procedures and assist you all the way through to trial and beyond. County Court Judgment And Enforcement If you have obtained Judgment but payment has not taken place, our team will be able to provide you with advice on the Enforcement options available to you (including High Court Enforcement Officers) and prepare the necessary paperwork and instructions on your behalf. Absconded Debtors If you are not able to locate a current address for your debtor, we have a number of Enquiry Agents at our disposal to assist on a “no trace no fee” basis (a small administration fee will apply). Pre-Action Protocol For Debt Claims In 1 October 2017, new Protocol was set up aiming to encourage early communication with a view to avoiding Court proceeding by negotiating payment plans or using a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). It is expected that the parties act in accordance with Pre-Action Protocol for debts claims and […]

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International Commercial Litigation

Commercial International Trading businesses need to import and export goods and services in accordance with international trade law. As a business operating in today’s increasingly regulated markets, you need to manage your commercial risk while achieving your business objectives. Challenges include trading under World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules or free trade agreements. The import and export of services may increasingly be governed by the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) or bespoke future arrangements. Your success is built upon the effectiveness of your relationships with both customers and suppliers. Sector-specific contractual arrangements are key to this. Not only do you need the right legal answer, you need it in the context of the market in which you operate. Our international commercial lawyers help public and private sector clients achieve their commercial aims. We draw on trade expertise across a range of legal disciplines to help clients make the most of global opportunities in their sector. We are an independent UK law firm that operates in a collaboration with across multiple countries and jurisdictions. Through our trusted network of independent law firms, our international trade team provides a seamless legal service across the globe. This flexibility allows our international trade lawyers to collaborate with the right legal provider for our clients in each jurisdiction. We organise our teams around sectors and industries relevant to you, including financial services, manufacturing, consumer products, energy, hotels and leisure, supply and logistics, real estate and construction, technology, telecoms. Our international trade and commercial lawyers can help in any stages of your business whether an advice or in any event dispute or settling the claim out of the court through personal service or arbitration. We accept instructions from all over the world provided the governing law in the dispute, jurisdictional clause is England & Wales. Whether you require advice on commercial contracts, supply services, e-commerce, IT or telecoms agreements, data protection, design and manufacturing, consumer sales, software licensing, outsourcing or sales, agency, distribution and franchise agreements, our specialists can guide you towards the best business outcome for you. Areas of Practice Our international commercial lawyer team can assist with all business issues connected to cross-border trade. Our international trade expertise includes the following: • Breach of Contract claims and disputes • International dispute resolution including international arbitration and choice of jurisdiction/courts. • Trade contracts including protections regarding tariff changes, restrictions on export/import. • Implications of national trade agreements including future UK/third party free trade agreement and WTO most-favoured nation status. • Regulatory requirements for imports/exports including consumer law, product liability, obtaining approvals and engagement with regulators. • Supply chain and country of origin implications for registration, labeling and taxation. • Cross-border M&A involving inward investment or overseas acquisition.