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Silverman Sherliker recommended in Chambers UK 2010…
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We are very pleased to announce that Chambers UK, the authoritative independent guide to the UK Legal Profession, has included Silverman Sherliker in its recommendation of Leaders in the Field of Intellectual Property. The team, led by IP Partner, Dennis Lee, working closely with firm co-founders Chris Sherliker and Jonathan Silverman, is noted for its multinational contentious and non-contentious work, with one client source commenting: “I feel as if the lawyers genuinely care and want the best outcome for me”. |
Silverman Sherliker would like to thank all the clients who supported us in achieving this prestigious accolade.
For further information please visit:
http://www.silvermansherliker.co.uk/Brands_and_Trade_Marks http://www.silvermansherliker.co.uk/Intellectual_Property
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The Power of Mediation
Mediation is not a new concept, but it is becoming increasingly important as a means of dispute resolution. John Abbott, Head of Litigation at Silverman Sherliker LLP, reports on a recent successful mediation handled by the litigation team.
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Green Beliefs? Our Live Radio Interview
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Earlier this month, Sir Michael Burton made a ground-breaking ruling in the UK Employment Tribunal that the claimant’s “green beliefs” deserved as much protection in the workplace as that accorded to religious views. Chris Sherliker looks at when a belief becomes ‘a philosophical belief’ of the kind that may give rise to a discrimination claim and Nick Lakeland goes out live in Canada…
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When Shareholders Attack: Shareholder Derivative Action – The Story so Far…
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The Commercial Agents Regulations 1993 and How they may Affect your Business
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Many in business rely on agents to find customers, sell their products and enter into contracts on their behalf.
Businesses may not be aware of all the rights an agent has under the Regulations, especially those in relation to the agent’s right to be compensated on termination. Shane Morris and Izabela Mountford, of Silverman Sherliker’s Company Commercial department, consider the effect and impact on businesses.
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Corporate Manslaughter: A guide to sentencing
As the first prosecution under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (CMA) is under way, Nicholas Lakeland, Senior Employment Partner at Silverman Sherliker, reflects on the key aspects of the legislation, and explains why businesses of all sizes need to take note.
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Splitting Up? Who Gets the Pension? A Short Guide on What Could Happen
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Getting a divorce nowadays is relatively straightforward, but the fights often develop over two things – children and money. Silverman Sherliker’s Pensions Law Partner, Jennie Kreser, sets out what might happen in connection with one of those: What happens to your occupational pension when you get divorced?
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Publicans: Brace Yourselves for Business Rate Rises…. But What can be Done to Help?
Every five years, all commercial properties are revalued by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to take into account shifts in value between UK regions and different market sectors.
The next revaluation comes into effect from 1 April 2010. A fortunate few have seen their ratable values fall, but some publicans have found that theirs have more than doubled. Our Licensed Property Partner Maria Guida gives a low-down on how the rates are calculated, and what to do if you are unhappy.
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