Emerging Professions

Our Emerging Professions Work

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• 英国和欧洲

• Breach of copyright claims

  Claims for breach of copyright by companies where a Web developer has used copyrighted images when designing a website without paying the appropriate licence fee

  Claims for repayment of fees due to dissatisfactory work

  Claims for repayment of fees where the work done by the Insured has proved to be of a dissatisfactory quality

  Community care and development industries advice

  Advising fostering and adoption charities and residents associations, including in relation to service charge and injury claims.

  Copyright infringement claims

  Claims for infringement of copyright and designs rights where it was alleged that the website designed by the Insured was similar to that of the claimant

  Failed installation of new IT system

  Failure by an IT systems installation expert to install a new IT system for a firm of solicitors that was 'fit for purpose'

  Failed software programme by IT programmer

  Failure by an IT programmer to provide a software programme which provided a contact management system for their client

  Negligence claims alleging incorrect coding of website shopping cart

  Claims for negligence where the Insured had failed to correctly code the shopping cart on a website used for the sale of the claimants' product, resulting in items being purchased for a quarter of the price

  Professional recruitment claims

  Advising on claims arising out of the supply of individuals to professional firms and companies, and representing a recruitment industry lobbying group

  Website created by IT website developer failing client's specifications

  Failure by an IT website developer to create a bespoke website in accordance with the specifications requested by the client

• "Sedation Solutions" - Incorporating an LLP

  Advised a group of several Consultant Sedationists in relation to their grouping under the banner of "Sedation Solutions". This involved the incorporation of the new LLP (and a related limited company), advising the parties in relation to the LLP Agreement, advising the LLP in relation to the acquisition of several medical practices, preparation of personal guarantees of the Members, and all related matters (including preparation of terms and conditions, licence to occupy premises, and...

  United Kingdom

  Advised on PI submissions for a leading national accounting firm

  Advised an accountancy firm on their PI submissions regarding the FRC investigation into previous employee. We also investigated the background as to why our client went insolvent

  United Kingdom

  D&O/PI cover for a leading national accounting firm

  The FSA led an investigation into operations systems and controls (FS regulated advice).  This raised questions regarding the nature and extent of our client's cover. We were therefore required to advise as to the adequacy of this cover. We then assisted with the transition of our client into another accountancy firm.

  United Kingdom

  Incorporating a new business

  Advised on the Incorporation of an accountancy business, including transfer of the business from the partnership to a new company and preparation of a shareholders agreement.

  United Kingdom

  Individual investment in a Limited Liability Partnership

  Advised an individual in relation to their investment in an LLP. Our role included the incorporation of the LLP, advice in relation to the preparation of the LLP Agreement, preparation of senior and junior debt documentation and all security documentation, and all ancillary documentation (including consultancy agreements, management agreement, and all members' resolutions etc).

  United Kingdom

  Merger and restructuring of two accountancy firms

  Advised our client on a number of complex employee/partner related matters arising out of the merger of two accountancy firms, and subsequent restructuring, which included a TUPE transfer of the business. The merger triggered exits from 6 teams of partners and their staff at 6 different locations across the UK. We provided urgent advice to the newly merged entity in relation to the protection of its business interests.

  United Kingdom

  Multi-million pound negligence claim

  Acting for a major accountancy in relation to a liquidation of a stockbroking company.  In relations to a multi-million pound negligence claim

  United Kingdom

  Partnership to LLP - Transfer of business

  Transfer of the business of an accountancy practice from a partnership to an LLP, including an LLP Members agreement and rebranding

  United Kingdom