Mateusz Sikorski
Articles by Mateusz Sikorski
6 Jul 2020
How to Choose a Business Fraud Solicitor
What is business fraud? Like individuals, businesses can become victims of fraud (dishonest and illegal activity carried out by a person, persons or another business for financial gain.) Business fraud often operates under the guise of legitimate business activity and takes place over long periods of time. It can also take place in many different forms; ranging […]
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19 Apr 2020
Commercial Contracts at the time of Coronavirus crisis
We know today that the outbreak of COVID-19 has a vast impact on international and domestic trade and services. In only five months after first case reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 we could observe the rapid spread of the disease around the globe. The governments decided to take emergency measures to stop the escalation of […]
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1 Aug 2019
Best or reasonable endeavours? What a difference a word makes
Once signed, a contract represents a formal record of the agreement made between you and your customer. The obligations under that agreement are often absolute, with any failure to satisfy them will be considered a breach of contract which could result in a dispute, and considerable expense. With this in mind, there may well be circumstances […]
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10 Jul 2019
One year of GDPR: staying on the right side of the regulations
We are now one year into the new, tougher data protection regime under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As Marcin Durlak, an employment law expert with IMD Solicitors explains, Brexit or no Brexit, these rules are not going away any time soon. Marcin Durlak takes us through what the first year has taught us and provides a checklist to help employers […]
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22 Mar 2019
Seize the day! … if your vehicle has been seized.
If you operate a haulage company you may be contracted to transport goods to the UK and you may find that your driver has been stopped by the Border Force when attempting to enter the UK. Then you may find that you receive and/or your driver is handed a Notice of Seizure. It is not […]
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13 Mar 2019
Clandestine Entrants – Appealing a Fine or Vehicle Seizure
A clandestine entrant is an individual who enters the United Kingdom illegally by hiding in a vehicle in order to avoid immigration controls. As an operator or a driver of a commercial vehicle, you are responsible for ensuring that you have secure systems in place to prevent this happening to you and that no clandestine […]
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25 Jan 2019
Can we help you get your business out of financial trouble?
All businesses have times during which receipts of income slow down, suppliers do not deliver, and customers close or go to a competitor. While it is a necessary business skill to be able to take the rough with the smooth and concentrate on how to counteract unforeseen events, would you be able to spot the […]
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14 Jan 2019
Do You Need a Shareholders’ Agreement? FREE Seminar
What is a Shareholders’ Agreement? Put simply ‘Shareholders’ agreement with the company. A Shareholders’ Agreement is usually drafted so that it dovetails with the Articles of the Association. The big question is, do you need one? If there is more than one shareholder in your company, it is highly advisable. Shareholders’ Agreements are put in place and […]
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3 Jan 2019
Protecting your business against online fraud
Online fraud is now the most prevalent crime in England and Wales, affecting both individuals and businesses of £ 10 billion a year. The complexity with which cyber fraud can be carried out. As Kamil Tomaszewski, dispute resolution solicitor with IMD Solicitors explains, ‘Businesses of all sizes are vulnerable, with common weaknesses in poor security, inadequate antivirus protection, vulnerable […]
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