Commercial dispute Kent

When looking for a solicitor that will help with commercial disputes in Kent, you may need to make sure they are knowledgeable about all aspects of commercial law and have the experience to help you.

The commercial dispute Kent solicitor should look at your issue then recommend call to action ensuring there is a satisfactory outcome. Commercial disputes you may encounter are contractual claims, debt recovery, employment disputes, claims, negligence claims, and proceedings in the court.  These issues may sound daunting but finding the right commercial dispute team will make the difference. 

Having your own business is hard but as long as you find the right commercial dispute solicitors in Kent your interests will be protected against any dispute.

Lawyer in Kent

Finding the right lawyer can be challenging especially if you are looking for one locally, I recently had this issue as I live in Maidstone and wanted to find somewhere relatively close in Kent.  I mainly needed a lawyer in Kent to help me with employment issues as I have recently started my own company and need advice on various employment regulations.

After lots of searching I came across the perfect lawyer in Kent who also covered commercial law, and could help private clients with conveyancing, divorce or personal disputes, so if I have any other problems not relating to employment I can also use the same lawyers in Kent.

Internet and email legality

I have recently come across some information regarding emails and the internet damaging business reputation.  You or your employees could be sued or face charges due to improper use of the internet, so it is important to think before you click.

When emailing or using social media, your employees need to make sure that they are not writing inappropriate information that can be shared with others.  According to Gullands inMaidstone emails and internet postings can be used against you legally.  So Gullands would advise you do not send confidential emails, if you need to they should be marked as confidential.

It is important that your employees know that excessive, unproductive use of the internet whilst at work can be seen as gross misconduct and they could be dismissed for this.     

Property law from Gullands in Maidstone

When buying a property it is important to seek legal advice before transferring ownership, so should be drawn up in writing and accompanied by the completion of a Property transfer Deed which should be filed with the Land Registry, which is why it is important to have a trusted solicitor such as Gullands in Maidstone.

If there is a mortgage on the property, the Land Registry will usually ask the lender to provide a letter to confirm they are happy with the terms of transfer and changes to ownership. Any changes need to be given in writing such as someone being removed from the co-ownership. 

When purchasing my house I found that Gullands solicitors in Maidstone were extremely helpful in assisting me, and it is highly advisable to instruct a specialist property lawyer to carry out the process.

Gullands solicitors attend Kent ploughing match

Recently Gullands solicitors teamed up with Cranbrook accountants, McCabe Ford Williams and entertained clients and their families at the annual Weald of Kent Ploughing Match in September for the 6^th year in a row.

The country event attracted thousands who watched the many events such as modern, vintage, steam and horse ploughing in different classes, clay pigeon shoot, hop competition, trade machinery parade and displays by the Bolebrook Beagles, Warrenby Gundogs, and Ashford Valley Hunt. 

As per out usual summer weather it rained but that did not deter the visitors, many came to see the Gullands solicitors stand who were offering beer. 

The event was a great day out for Gullands and their clients and Gullands solicitors are making plans for the competitions later this year.  

Gullands view on Corporate Manslaughter

Corporate manslaughter is an important issue and it is important to make sure that all factors are addressed.  Gullands in Maidstone have a clear checklist that outlines factors which can affect your business.

Your business may be effected by corporate manslaughter if,

• The way your business is managed or organised causes or is a factor of a person’s death
• The persons death is due to a breach of duty

The duty of care covered is,

• Health and safety

• A duty owned by a business to employees or a duty owned linked to, the supply of goods, constructions or maintenance or carrying out activity in a commercial basis.

The penalties include,

• Financial penalties
• Remedial orders
•  Reputational damage
• Insurance

So if you have any worries regarding this issue contact Gullands Maidstone, as they will be able to explain further and help you with these matters.

Gullands attend opening of Sikh temple

Recently Gullands were invited to attend the opening of the £14 million Gurdwara Sikh temple in May at Gravesend.

The place of worship is one of the largest in the UK, and has been worked on since 2002.  This is a great opportunity for Gullands to be involved with the Asian community.

Gullands were extremely honoured to be invited and it created a great chance to create partnerships with the Asian community.  Since the event, Gullands have hosted a Diwali celebration dinner in order to continue to develop their links with the Gravesend’s Sikh business people.

Gullands Asian Business team speak Gujarati, Hindi and Punjabi which enables them to help and provide legal advice on a range of services.  

Landlords must give deposit protection information

There are a lot of tenants on a shorthold tenancy, so it is important for landlords to follow obligations to protect their deposit and supply information.  Gullands solicitors can assist landlords with this.

There are two kinds of tenancy deposit schemes which Gullands solicitors practice; one is where the landlord sends the deposit to a deposit scheme administrator, which must be within fourteen days of receipt.  The other option is where the landlord keeps the deposit but has to pay an insurance fee to the scheme administrator.    

Gullands solicitors can make sure that the landlord provides all information to the tenant and adheres to the scheme.  If not the landlord must pay the tenant three times the amount of the deposit as a penalty. 

Gullands solicitors help many landlords in the Maidstone area with keeping within the compliance.