Nicholas Paszek
Articles by Nicholas Paszek
9 Luglio 2023
Statutory demand and dispute over the debt
A statutory demand can be useful tool for a creditor (a person to whom the debt is owed) to ask for payment of a debt from individual or company. Being a written notice, a statutory demand must be prepared in accordance with special provisions of The Insolvency Rules 2016, or The Insolvency Act 1986 (for […]
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5 Giugno 2023
A guide to mediation in commercial dispute resolution
Commercial disputes are an unfortunate reality of the business world. They can arise from a variety of sources, such as contract disputes, intellectual property issues, employment matters, and more. When these disputes arise, it is important to have a plan to resolve them effectively and efficiently. One such plan is commercial dispute resolution through mediation. […]
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5 Luglio 2022
Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions
When a merger or acquisition (M&A) is announced, it is not always apparent just how much time and commitment was required from both companies to get the deal over the line. Corporate lawyers say M&A hard work starts with identifying the right company to explore M&A opportunities with. That is followed by due diligence to […]
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16 Marzo 2022
The importance of Intellectual Property in M&A deals
Almost every merger or acquisition (M&A) transaction raises intellectual property (IP) issues. In many cases, the target company’s intellectual property portfolio is the most valuable element of the business and the part that will truly help your company expand. However, even where intellectual property is not at the heart of the transaction, it is essential […]
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8 Febbraio 2022
Tips for Avoiding Disputes in Construction Projects
Construction projects can be challenging, with many parties involved, unforeseen circumstances, and changes to timescales, avoiding disputes can be difficult. In this post, we provide our top tips for how to set your construction project up for success. If you are already involved in a dispute and need specialist legal advice, you can get in […]
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9 Agosto 2021
The 5 Most Common Commercial Disputes and How to Avoid Them
Contracts are an important part of every commercial relationship, and as a result, contract disputes are common. There are many issues that can lead to contract and commercial disputes across different types of relationships. However, with the right legal advice and assistance, you can protect yourself and your business as far as possible from potentially […]
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17 Giugno 2021
Using Mediation to Resolve Construction Disputes
Construction projects can be complex and may take many years to complete. In this time, several parties can be involved, employing hundreds of workers and subcontractors. Delays are common, and so too are disputes. However, in order to keep any project on track, resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively is vital. It is important not only […]
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10 Maggio 2021
Disputes Between Shareholders and Directors: What Can the Shareholders Do If They Feel the Directors Are Not Behaving Properly?
While the shareholders own companies, the running of the company is up to its directors. But, what happens when shareholders do not like what the directors are doing? As owners of the company, shareholders have rights in relation to how the company is run and can take action to prevent directors from running the company […]
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2 Maggio 2019
Contract termination – securing the right to walk away
When negotiating a contract it is easy to become fixated on the terms governing who will do what, by when and for how much. However, equal thought needs to be given to what happens if things go wrong and in particular your rights of termination. As Olexandr Kyrychenko commercial contracts lawyer with IMD Solicitors in London explains: ‘There are a […]
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