Legal Hygiene (avoid the ‘dentist’)
Aug 28, 2018
Big scary bills come from the litigators, the fighters. They will try to mitigate your losses. The lawyer that creates value for a business is the builder.
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Big scary bills come from the litigators, the fighters. They will try to mitigate your losses. The lawyer that creates value for a business is the builder.
The builder is working carefully behind the scenes to protect the interests of your business and help avoid the distraction, stress and sometimes crippling financial costs of disputes.
We builders help a business function well. We are transactional not crisis lawyers and the best transactional lawyers advise on how the law can be used to grow a business. A business can make money by involving a good business lawyer because we are a strategic partner, helping to spot opportunities, avoid pitfalls and disputes.
It’s natural to assume that bad things happen to others and take a chance. If the lawyer you talk to in business is a litigator you’re trying to resolve matters in the dentist chair when a little oral hygiene could have prevented the misery.
I won’t floss your teeth (!) but I’m happy to help you avoid the metaphorical dentist chair.
When a dispute arises between two parties, it’s not as simple as going straight to court. Before formal legal proceedings can begin, there are pre-action conduct requirements that must be followed.
Many business owners encounter commercial disputes at some stage, as disagreements are a natural part of running a business. In most cases, issues can be addressed and resolved internally through open communication and practical problem-solving.
When informal promises are made within families, they can shape lives and long-term decisions. But when those promises are broken or ignored, and formal legal arrangements are lacking, the result can be emotional, complex and financially devastating.
Planning for the future can feel daunting, but preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a straightforward step to help you protect your interests and provide clarity for loved ones. In this comprehensive lasting power of attorney guide, Walker Foster’s expert solicitors explain what a power of attorney is, how to set one up and how they can provide peace of mind for you and your family.
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