# Ali Legal > Your go-to for strategic expansion, day-to-day commercial transactions and expert handling of unforeseen problems --- ## Pages - [Careers](https://alilegal.co.uk/careers/): Corporate Partner Location: Central London Salary Range: £75,000 to £150,000 a year (we believe in paying what you’re worth) Travel... - [About](https://alilegal.co.uk/about-us/): AKBAR ALI Managing Director Managing Director Akbar Ali specialises in overseeing complex negotiations as well as drafting and negotiating the... - [Complaints](https://alilegal.co.uk/complaints/): Our complaints policyAli Legal Limited is committed to providing a high quality legal service to all our clients. Whensomething goes... - [Private Client](https://alilegal.co.uk/services/private-client/): Wills and Estate Planning We advise individuals on all aspects of Will drafting and advice is tailored to your specific... - [Corporate & Commercial](https://alilegal.co.uk/services/corporate-commercial/): CORPORATE We advise on all areas of growing and running a business through inorganic corporate acquisitions and disposals, including ancillary... - [Litigation & Dispute Resolution](https://alilegal.co.uk/services/litigation-and-dispute-resolution/): Our dispute resolution lawyers can help you resolve a wide range of business disputes, including breach of contract, tortious claims,... - [Terms and Conditions of the Services of Ali Legal Ltd](https://alilegal.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/): 1. ABOUT US 1. 1 Ali Legal Ltd (company number 12900784) – a legal services provider regulated by the Solicitors... - [Ali Legal Ltd Privacy Policy](https://alilegal.co.uk/privacy-policy-2/): Welcome to the privacy policy of Ali Legal Ltd (Ali Legal). Ali Legal respects your privacy and is committed to... - [COOKIE POLICY](https://alilegal.co.uk/cookie-policy/): Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with... - [Usage Policy](https://alilegal.co.uk/usage-policy/): PLEASE READ THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SITE What’s in these terms? This acceptable use policy... - [Regulatory](https://alilegal.co.uk/services/regulatory/): We’ll make sure that your organisation is compliant with industry regulation and relevant law. We are also well-equipped to assist... - [Employment](https://alilegal.co.uk/services/employment/): We work with you to ensure that your business is always up to date and compliant with legislation and are... - [Apply](https://alilegal.co.uk/apply/) - [Contact Us](https://alilegal.co.uk/contact-us/): 0203 011 4280 - [Services](https://alilegal.co.uk/services/): We’ll be there at every step of your business’ lifecycle, from formation, through capital raising to a sale, listing or... - [Property](https://alilegal.co.uk/services/real-estate-and-construction/): We proactively guide you through complex, high stakes processes, providing you with specialist advice and getting deals done and all... - [Commercial Law](https://alilegal.co.uk/services/commercial-law/): Whether you need help with intellectual property, data protection, franchising or any other business aspect, we will support you on... - [Finance and Banking](https://alilegal.co.uk/services/finance-and-banking/): Our finance and banking service focuses on the contractual relationship between lenders and borrowers. Acting on behalf of either party,... - [Delivering Deals Dissolving Disputes](https://alilegal.co.uk/): Ali Legal delivers exceptional legal services with candour, tenacity, and intellect. We put you and your goals at the centre... - [Regulatory information](https://alilegal.co.uk/privacy-policy/): Ali Legal Ltd is a limited liability company registered in England with registered number 12900784 whose registered office is at... --- ## Posts - [The Building Safety Act](https://alilegal.co.uk/the-building-safety-act/): When negotiating the terms of a business sale, it is vitally important that all parties understand and agree a common... - [Redundancy in administration](https://alilegal.co.uk/redundancy-in-administration/): When negotiating the terms of a business sale, it is vitally important that all parties understand and agree a common... - [Did P&O Ferries break the UK Law?](https://alilegal.co.uk/did-po-ferries-break-the-uk-law/): If you are thinking of buying or selling shares in a company, you will need a share purchase agreement, which... - [The value of Intellectual Property and what it’s worth to you](https://alilegal.co.uk/the-value-of-intellectual-property-and-what-its-worth-to-you/): We’re an independent, integrated professional services company like no other, bringing together experts in Corporate Finance, Corporate Law and Conflict... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2025-01-09 - Modified: 2025-08-20 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/careers/ Corporate Partner Location: Central London Salary Range: £75,000 to £150,000 a year (we believe in paying what you're worth) Travel Required: Travel required based on clients needs Remote/Office Based: Office based, work from home on Wednesdays Hours: Full Time (37. 5 hrs P/W) Benefits: Discretionary bonus, workplace pension, medical and dental cover Apply Now View Job Description Litigation Partner Location: Central London Salary Range: £75,000 to £150,000 a year (we believe in paying what you're worth) Travel Required: Travel required based on clients needs Remote/Office Based: Office based, work from home on Wednesdays Hours: Full Time (37. 5 hrs P/W) Benefits: Discretionary bonus, workplace pension, medical and dental cover Apply Now View Job Description Property Partner Location: Central London Salary Range: £75,000 to £150,000 a year (we believe in paying what you're worth) Travel Required: Travel required based on clients needs Remote/Office Based: Office based, work from home on Wednesdays Hours: Full Time (37. 5 hrs P/W) Benefits: Discretionary bonus, workplace pension, medical and dental cover Apply Now View Job Description Conveyancer Location: Central London Salary Range: £25,000 to £40,000 a year (we believe in paying what you're worth) Travel Required: Travel required based on clients needs Remote/Office Based: Office based, work from home on Wednesdays Hours: Full Time (37. 5 hrs P/W) Benefits: Discretionary bonus, workplace pension, medical and dental cover Apply Now View Job Description --- - Published: 2024-07-25 - Modified: 2025-07-01 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/about-us/ About Ali Legal AKBAR ALI Managing Director Managing Director Akbar Ali specialises in overseeing complex negotiations as well as drafting and negotiating the legal contracts required to implement transactions. His case work includes: Share Purchase Agreements, Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation, Due Diligence, Banking & Finance, Company Law, Articles of Association and Shareholders’ Agreements. Email: akbar@alilegal. co. uk Phone: 0203 011 4280 Direct: 0203 011 4281 OUR TEAM SUPRIYA MURTHY Partner and Head of Litigation Email: supriya@alilegal. co. uk Direct: 0203 011 4305 GITA KUMARI CALAME Partner and Head of Property Email: gita@alilegal. co. uk Direct: 0203 011 4312 AYAH MOHAMED Solicitor Email: ayah@alilegal. co. uk Direct: 0203 011 4313 MANAV SHARMA Paralegal Email: manav@alilegal. co. uk Direct: 0203 011 4316 PATRICIA CRISOSTOMO Senior Paralegal Email: patricia@alilegal. co. uk Direct: 0203 011 4308 RYAN ALLEN Transaction Executive Email: ryan@alilegal. co. uk Direct: 0203 011 4309 OUR CULTURE Our people are paramount. Who are they? They are our colleagues in the business, our clients, our referrers, our suppliers and all stakeholders beyond. We believe that the greatest asset of services businesses is people. We have created an environment for people to thrive, whether it be through career development, wellness or a positive mental attitude. Our view is a shared responsibility for the enrichment of people ultimately leads to better outcomes for all. AUTHENTIC It is imperative to us at Ali Legal to do what we say and say what we do. This fosters confidence and certainty of outcomes, key foundations to... --- - Published: 2024-01-17 - Modified: 2025-01-24 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/complaints/ CLIENT COMPLAINTSPOLICY Our complaints policyAli Legal Limited is committed to providing a high quality legal service to all our clients. Whensomething goes wrong, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve ourstandards. Whenever possible, please raise any initial client care problems with the personacting on your matter to give them the opportunity of resolving matters with you. Often matterscan be quickly resolved in this way. The practice defines a complaint as an expression of dissatisfaction (oral or written) about theprovision of, or failure to provide, a legal service. Our complaints procedureIf you have a concern or a complaint that has not been dealt with to your satisfaction by theperson handling your case or their supervising partner, please contact us as soon as you areaware of the problem so this can be addressed. Please contact Akbar Ali atakbar@alilegal. co. uk or on 0203 011 4281. What will happen next? We will send you a letter acknowledging receipt of your complaint within five days of ourreceiving the complaint, enclosing a copy of this procedure. We will then investigate your complaint. This will involve speaking to the member of staffwho acted for you. Akbar Ali will then invite you to a meeting to discuss and, it is hoped, resolve yourcomplaint. He will do this within 14 days of sending you the acknowledgement letter. Within three days of the meeting, Akbar Ali will write to you to confirm what took place andany solutions he has agreed with you.... --- - Published: 2022-05-27 - Modified: 2022-06-01 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/services/private-client/ PRIVATE CLIENT Wills and Estate Planning We advise individuals on all aspects of Will drafting and advice is tailored to your specific circumstances and needs. Drafting of the Will together with our client care letter clearly summarising your instructions and the advice given at your appointment, a further appointment to execute your Will and have this correctly witnessed. We can also arrange storage of your Will. It usually takes no longer than three weeks, from your initial appointment to finalisation and execution of your Will. Lasting Powers of Attorney Lasting powers of Attorney (LPAs) are documents executed by you (the donor) appointing another individual or individuals to manage your property & financial affairs and/or health & welfare decisions. Post 2007, LPAs replaced Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs). EPAs are still valid legal documents and require registration at the point the donor is beginning to or has lost mental capacity. LPAs must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (“OPG”) before being used by the attorney(s) and is included with our service. Court of Protection When an individual loses capacity and does not have a valid LPA, those who would like to manage the incapacitated persons affairs, will need to make an application to the Court of Protection. If appointed by the Court, you will become a deputy. You can apply to become someone’s deputy if the person is unable to make decision(s) for themselves, at the time it needs to be made. There are many reasons why a... --- - Published: 2022-02-08 - Modified: 2025-01-24 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/services/corporate-commercial/ CORPORATE &COMMERCIAL CORPORATE We advise on all areas of growing and running a business through inorganic corporate acquisitions and disposals, including ancillary banking and financing elements. We act for entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, PE/VC and more. Our services include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity and debt financed investment, managing shareholder relationships, corporate restructuring and more. Corporate law includes mergers & acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, public and private markets, and managing shareholder and investor relationships. We offer help and advice on all aspects of corporate matters - from sole traders, big corporations, and all types of businesses in between. From starting up to selling your business, we’re on hand to advise when you need it most – whether that’s getting your first investment, managing joint ventures or helping you comply with regulations before a corporate event such a sell-out or acquisition. We advise on all areas of corporate law. Examples of the corporate legal services we provide include: Due Diligence Mergers and acquisitions Company secretarial Investments Divestments Corporate restructuring Buy and build Corporate Finance Private Equity and Venture Capital Capital markets Fund formation COMMERCIAL Whether you need help with intellectual property, data protection, franchising or any other business aspect, we will support you on your business journey and assist you in dealing with day-to-day contracts. Our commercial services cover issues that arise in the course of running a business, at any stage of the commercial cycle. This includes protecting your business if you enter into agreements with other business... --- - Published: 2022-02-08 - Modified: 2025-01-24 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/services/litigation-and-dispute-resolution/ LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Our dispute resolution lawyers can help you resolve a wide range of business disputes, including breach of contract, tortious claims, internal shareholder disputes and derivative actions. Contractual disputes are time-consuming and can harm your business’ reputation. Our lawyers will provide you with the best legal advice to resolve contractual disputes by achieving the best commercial resolution available. --- - Published: 2021-09-14 - Modified: 2025-02-05 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/ 1. ABOUT US 1. 1 Ali Legal Ltd (company number 12900784) – a legal services provider regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a licensed body law practice (or more commonly known as an Alternative Business Structure/ABS) under SRA ID – 810291 (Ali Legal, we and us) is a company registered in England and Wales and our registered office (and our main trading address) is at Thanet House, 231-232 Strand, Temple, London, WC2R 1DA. We operate the website www. alilegal. co. uk (Site). 1. 2 To contact us email us at team@alilegal. co. uk. How to give us formal notice of any matter under the Contract is set out in clause ‎14. 2. 1. 3 Ali Legal Ltd maintains professional liability insurance. The policy is limited to £3,000,000 (three million pounds sterling only). 2. OUR CONTRACT WITH YOU 2. 1 These terms and conditions together with any engagement letter and appended terms and conditions we provide to you (Terms) apply to all Services provided by Ali Legal to you (Contract). They apply to the exclusion of any other terms that you seek to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by law, trade custom, practice or course of dealing. 2. 2 The Contract is the entire agreement between you and us in relation to its subject matter. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any statement, promise or representation or assurance or warranty that is not set out in the Contract. 2. 3 These Terms and the Contract are... --- - Published: 2021-09-14 - Modified: 2025-02-05 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/privacy-policy-2/ Welcome to the privacy policy of Ali Legal Ltd (Ali Legal). Ali Legal respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you as to how we look after your personal data when you visit our website (regardless of where you visit it from) and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. This privacy policy is provided in a layered format so you can click through to the specific areas set out below. Please also use the Glossary to understand the meaning of some of the terms used in this privacy policy. 1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WHO WE ARE Purpose of this privacy policy  This privacy policy aims to give you information on how Ali Legal collects and processes your personal data through your use of this website, including any data you may provide through this website when you sign up to our insights, complete our contact or enquiry page, or purchase services from us. This website is not intended for children and we do not knowingly collect data relating to children. It is important that you read this privacy policy together with any other privacy policy or fair processing policy we may provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing personal data about you so that you are fully aware of how and why we are using your data. This privacy policy supplements other notices and privacy policies and is not intended to override them.... --- - Published: 2021-09-14 - Modified: 2022-05-30 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/cookie-policy/ Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive. We use the following cookies: Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website. Analytical or performance cookies. These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily. Functionality cookies. These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). Targeting cookies. These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. You can find more information about the individual... --- - Published: 2021-09-14 - Modified: 2025-02-05 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/usage-policy/ PLEASE READ THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SITE What's in these terms? This acceptable use policy sets out the content standards that apply when you upload content to our site, make contact with other users on our site, link to our site, or interact with our site in any other way, Who we are and how to contact us www. alilegal. co. uk (and all linked pages) is a site operated by Ali Legal Ltd (“We”). We are registered in England and Wales under company number 12900784 and have our registered office (and main trading address) at Thanet House, 231-232 Strand, Temple, London, WC2R 1DA. We are a limited company. By using our site you accept these terms By using our site, you confirm that you accept the terms of this policy and that you agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our site. We recommend that you print a copy of these terms for future reference. There are other terms that may apply to you Our other terms and conditions, policies and statements also apply to your use of our site and the provision of our services, linked below: Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy , together with any engagement letter relating to a specific instruction for our services. We may make changes to the terms of this policy We amend these terms from time to time. Every time you wish to use our... --- - Published: 2021-09-14 - Modified: 2022-05-26 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/services/regulatory/ REGULATORY We’ll make sure that your organisation is compliant with industry regulation and relevant law. We are also well-equipped to assist you with regulatory investigations and prosecutions. Regulations are in place to set out specific requirements about what is legal and what isn’t. We can help ensure that you’re well-informed and up-to-date, with a plan in place in case you do find your business involved in litigation. Our team will make sure that your organisation is compliant with industry regulation and relevant law. This include compliance with various regulators such as: the ICO, the SRA, EHS, H&S and more. --- - Published: 2021-09-14 - Modified: 2022-05-30 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/services/employment/ EMPLOYMENT We work with you to ensure that your business is always up to date and compliant with legislation and are experienced representing both employers and employees. Keeping up to date with employment legislation and regulations can be overwhelming, but is essential for any business owner. The team at Ali Legal will keep you informed and up to date with current legislation, ensuring that your business is compliant at all times. We know that problems at work can spiral out of control, but our team are well-placed to find the best solution for all involved. We’re experienced acting on behalf of both employers, and employees, and will deal with all aspects of employment documentation, contracts, policies, restrictive covenants, service agreements etc. We work with employers to draft settlement agreements, as well as help employees negotiate these agreements to achieve a fair outcome for both parties. We have employment law experience across a range of sectors, including construction, manufacturing, media, transport, professional services, health, care and education. Our team can support your business with its Employment Law and HR needs. We work with you to ensure that your business is up to date and compliant with legislation at all times. Our services include: Employment contracts and policiesSettlement agreementsShare incentives for employeesRestrictive covenantsDismissalsTUPE transfers --- - Published: 2021-02-18 - Modified: 2022-05-27 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/apply/ First name Surname Email Phone City Address Additional info Add your CV (doc/PDF) --- - Published: 2021-02-18 - Modified: 2025-02-05 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/contact-us/ 0203 011 4280 First name* Email* Message* How can we help you? * Corporate LawCorporate FinanceConflict Resolution --- - Published: 2021-02-17 - Modified: 2025-01-24 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/services/ Services We provide the essential legal services for business. Corporate, property and litigation. We are two parts transactions and one part disputes to ensure our services are designed to keep you and your business productive and growing. We’ll be there at every step of your business’ lifecycle, from formation, through capital raising to a sale, listing or other exit. No matter the situation, we’re highly skilled at navigating favourable outcomes for our clients. Services As a team, we are responsive and consistent. We bring fairness, accountability and a human touch to every project we take on. We are not suits; we’re real people. We have a family dynamic within the team and a real interest in our clients and in solving their problems. Property We proactively guide you through complex, high stakes processes, providing you with specialist advice and getting deals done and all formalities met. Examples of services we provide include land acquisitions, residential conveyancing and commercial property transactions. Read more Litigation & Dispute Resolution Our dispute resolution lawyers can help you resolve a wide range of business disputes, including breach of contract, tortious claims, internal shareholder disputes and derivative... Read more Corporate & Commercial We advise on all areas of growing and running a business through inorganic corporate acquisitions and disposals, including ancillary banking and financing elements. We act for entrepreneurs ... Read more --- - Published: 2021-02-17 - Modified: 2025-01-24 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/services/real-estate-and-construction/ PROPERTY We proactively guide you through complex, high stakes processes, providing you with specialist advice and getting deals done and all formalities met. Examples of services we provide include land acquisitions, residential conveyancing and commercial property transactions. This service includes how property is acquired, and what people can do with property that they own. We have experience with all aspects of this area. We manage transactions confidently across every sector, including housing, office spaces, hotels, leisure, education, healthcare and retail. Examples of property and banking service we provide: Land acquisitions Commercial property Refinancing Houses of multiple occupancy How much do we charge? You can find full details of how we calculate our conveyancing charges below. For a quote specifically tailored to your case please just drop us an email team@alilegal. co. uk and we can give you an exact quote. View Conveyancing Charges --- - Published: 2021-02-17 - Modified: 2022-05-27 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/services/commercial-law/ Whether you need help with intellectual property, data protection, franchising or any other business aspect, we will support you on your business journey and assist you in dealing with day-to-day contracts. Our commercial services cover issues that arise in the course of running a business, at any stage of the commercial cycle. This includes protecting your business if you enter into agreements with other business owners, and providing resolutions when things don’t go to plan. Our range of legal services are designed to support businesses in making money from their products and services. Intellectual Property rights, for example, are crucial for the creative and manufacturing industries, allowing them to profit from new ideas and innovations. We can support you with intellectual property, data protection, franchising or any other aspect of your business journey, such as completing a major transaction, starting a new venture, negotiating contracts or expanding operations. We’re able to advise on contractual issues or clause concerns, and we’ll help you reach an informed decision when it comes to risk and liability. --- - Published: 2021-02-17 - Modified: 2022-05-27 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/services/finance-and-banking/ FINANCE ANDBANKING Our finance and banking service focuses on the contractual relationship between lenders and borrowers. Acting on behalf of either party, we’re able to negotiate an outcome that’s best for your business. With all financial transactions we’re well-placed to act for either borrowers or lenders and manage the contractual relationship between parties. Our aim is to meet your legal and commercial needs. We provide excellent service across all aspects of financing and security, helping you to navigate complex regulations and bring services to market. --- - Published: 2021-02-11 - Modified: 2023-05-09 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/ Ali Legal delivers exceptional legal services with candour, tenacity, and intellect. We put you and your goals at the centre of our world. We’re your go-to for strategic expansion, day-to-day commercial transactions, and expert handling of unforeseen problems. Your business is our business and we grow together. --- - Published: 2021-02-11 - Modified: 2025-02-05 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/privacy-policy/ Ali Legal Ltd is a limited liability company registered in England with registered number 12900784 whose registered office is at Thanet House, 231-232 Strand, Temple, London, WC2R 1DA, is authorised and regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Authority as a licensed body under SRA ID – 810291. --- --- ## Posts - Published: 2023-11-09 - Modified: 2023-11-16 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/the-building-safety-act/ - Categories: Insights When negotiating the terms of a business sale, it is vitally important that all parties understand and agree a common methodology for key elements of the transaction. What is it? The Building Safety Act 2022 (Act) is a new law that was granted Royal Assent on 28 April 2022 and the government’s response to the Grenfell disaster. Overview The Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation made up of 6 parts: Part 1- IntroductionPart 2- The Regulator and its functionsPart 3- Building Act 1984 (details of amendments to theBA 1984 made by the BSA 2022)Part 4- Higher-risk buildings (imposes duties onaccountable persons)Part 5- Other provision about safety, standards etcPart 6- General The Act aims to improve building safety and provide more rights, powers, and protections to residents and homeowners in England. It introduces new legal requirements, roles, and responsibilities for the registration, document submission, and ongoing resident engagement of residential buildings. The Act creates three new bodies to provide effective oversight of the new legislation: The Building Safety Regulator - will oversee the safety and performance of all buildings, with a special focus on high-rise buildings. The National Regulator of Construction Products - will oversee a more effective construction products regulatory regime and lead and co-ordinate market surveillance and enforcement in this sector across the UK. The New Homes Ombudsman - will allow relevant owners of new-build homes to escalate complaints to a New Homes Ombudsman. Developers of new-build homes will be required by secondary legislation to become and remain a member of the New Homes Ombudsman Scheme Together these changes mean owners will manage their buildings better, and the home-building industry has the clear, proportionate framework... --- - Published: 2022-05-20 - Modified: 2022-05-30 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/redundancy-in-administration/ - Categories: Insights When negotiating the terms of a business sale, it is vitally important that all parties understand and agree a common methodology for key elements of the transaction. What is redundancy? Redundancy is used to describe a situation in which an employer decides to reduce the number of its employees, either within the business as a whole, or within a particular site, business unit, function, or job role. The statutory definition of “redundancy” encompasses three types of situations: business closure, workplace closure, and reduction of workforce. The dismissal of an employee will be by reason of redundancy if it is “wholly or mainly attributable‘’ to the employer: Ceasing or intending to cease to continue the business for the purposes of which the employee was employed (business closure)Ceasing or intending to cease to continue that business in the place where the employee was so employed (workplace closure)Having a reduced requirement for employees to conduct work of a particular kind or to do so at the place where the employee was employed to work (reduced requirement for employees). What process must employers follow when making staff redundant? Employers must first consider whether there is a genuine redundancy situation either within the business as a whole or within a certain site, function or role. Employers will need to identify an appropriate pool for selection of redundancy. They must then consult with the individual employees in the pool and apply an objective selection criterion to the employees in the pool to determine which employees will be made redundant. If an employer is going to make more than twenty employees redundant within a ninety-day period, the employer is required to follow the ‘collective... --- - Published: 2022-05-10 - Modified: 2022-05-30 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/did-po-ferries-break-the-uk-law/ - Categories: Insights If you are thinking of buying or selling shares in a company, you will need a share purchase agreement, which is a key document in transactional practice. This needs to be a formal, clear, detailed and concise contract, setting out the terms and conditions of the transaction. An assessment of whether P&O FERRIES broke employment law by not informing and consulting with staff before making them redundant Background On 17 March 2022 P&O Ferries made 786 seafarers redundant. The seafarers were not given prior notice of the redundancies and they were given a deadline of 31 March 2022 by which to accept enhanced settlement packages. P&O Ferries then went on to replace the seafarers with agency staff who are being paid at a lower rate. The CEO of P&O Ferries, Peter Hebblethwaite, has said that the decision to make 786 seafarers redundant was taken as a last resort and only after full consideration of all other options “because the company could not have survived otherwise”. Mr Hebblethwaite has also said that the dismissed employees would be compensated “in full”, with a package worth £36. 5 million. The Law Where there is a proposal to make more than twenty employees redundant within a ninety-day period, an employer is required to notify the Secretary of State at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), which P&O Ferries did not do. Failure to notify the BEIS is a criminal offence and carries an unlimited fine. Section 188 of the Trade Union Act 1992 requires a collective forty-five-day consultation where more than one hundred employees are affected by redundancies. The consultation should include consultation about ways of avoiding the dismissals, reducing the numbers of employees to be dismissed, and mitigating the consequences of the dismissals, and should be undertaken... --- - Published: 2022-05-02 - Modified: 2022-05-30 - URL: https://alilegal.co.uk/the-value-of-intellectual-property-and-what-its-worth-to-you/ - Categories: Insights We’re an independent, integrated professional services company like no other, bringing together experts in Corporate Finance, Corporate Law and Conflict Resolution. Understanding Intellectual Property  For a lot of innovative companies, IP (Intellectual Property) is a key value-driver. Despite this, many company owners are unaware of their intangible assets and, therefore, miss opportunities to glean value from these. The stock market value of some of the world’s biggest companies – Apple, Microsoft and Uber – isn’t dependent on physical assets such as buildings, equipment or products. Instead, it is the intangible assets, such as patents, copyrights and trade secrets that drive value for these companies.   As an example, Apple shows $317bn of assets on its balance sheet in June 2020 and $72bn of shareholders’ funds. With a market cap of $2. 25 trillion, the rest is in ‘hidden’ intangible assets.   This principle is, arguably, even more important for small and medium-sized enterprises. Innovative SMEs are likely to be built on ideas and intangible services, rather than more traditional, tangible assets. Whatever the company size, however, it is currently hard to show where real value lies; current accounting rules haven’t been updated since the 20th Century, so don’t reflect the rise in IP value.   When it comes to adding items to balance sheets, companies are restricted with the intangible assets that can be included.   Registering your IP  In order to be protected, IP such as patents and trademarks needs to be registered with the authorities. This is not the case for all IP though; copyright, for example, is automatically protected in most countries.   Registering IP is an effective... --- ---