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When you are in dispute with another party; you may often lack all the documents and information to enable you to evaluate the strength of your argument or evidence your version of events. The documents and information may be held by another party or even by those you are in dispute with. Before launching headfirst into uncertainty with litigation those documents and information can be requested from the other party and, if they are unreasonably withheld, an application to the Court...

Glenville Walker are delighted to announce the arrival of Anna Salisbury as Partner in the Commercial Litigation and Insolvency department. Anna brings a wealth of knowledge and experience enabling the firm to expand its commercial litigation services resulting in a broadening of legal expertise to the benefit of its loyal clients. Anna is highly regarded across the region for her responsive execution of work and expertise. She is a well-connected advisor both locally and nationally, with referrals often arising from...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already started to transform many industries and sectors, and the legal industry is no exception. An influx in the development and use of AI is rapidly changing the way legal services are provided and is creating new opportunities for businesses and law firms to increase efficiency, reduce costs and deliver better services to their clients. However, it is also important to consider the limitations of AI on the legal industry and whether there are arguments for...

Leading business law firm, Glenville Walker, is celebrating a period of continued growth with the promotion of Chris Brown as Commercial Litigation Solicitor. This exciting appointment marks further expansion for the Litigation team at the firm, led by Director and Head of Commercial Litigation, Michael Smeaton who is also recognised by the Legal 500 as an experienced, first rate litigator. Glenville Walker has established a national presence in the market over the last 6 years, providing specialist business advice in all...

The desired outcome has been achieved: the company has been acquired and has exited administration. The new owners will now be working hard to restore debt levels to an acceptable level, grow profit and regain the trust of its customers (amongst other things). It is also possible that the purchasers will have a list of suppliers knocking at the door looking to pursue retention of title claims. What is retention of title? Retention of title (ROT) is a way for suppliers to...

A team of expert business lawyers from Glenville Walker, led by Corporate Senior Associate, Mark Williams and assisted by Trainee Solicitor Stephen Mungo, have advised Presidential Care Limited on the acquisition of Totalwest Limited who operate Lower Bowshaw View Nursing Home, based in Sheffield. Presidential Care deliver a range of services in the care sector and the acquisition enabled our client to continue the growth of its portfolio of businesses in that sector. The £1.65 million deal was part financed using...

Glenville Walker are delighted to announce the appointment of Victoria Stevens as their new Real Estate Solicitor within the Commercial Property team. This appointment comes at a real time of grow for the firm having seen a 20% rise in talent and recruitment since the break of 2023. Victoria joins the firm with over 3 years’ experience as a Property Solicitor having qualified as a Solicitor in 2019. Prior to joining the team, Victoria previously worked for another blue-chip law firm...

After witnessing an increased interest in Employee Ownership Trusts across the market and having just completed one of the largest EOT acquisitions in the UK, Glenville Walker thought it was only right to provide some insight into the world of employee ownership. Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) were introduced in September 2014 as a viable way of offering employee incentivisation and a tax efficient exit route for business owners. How can an EOT incentivise my employees? In a post-pandemic world, staff retention has become...

Glenville Walker are delighted to announce the arrival of Guy Pattison who joins the Board as a Director and Real Estate Partner. Guy will be an integral part of the strategic growth plans set out for the future of the firm with a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained throughout his career, to lead the Real Estate team towards success. Having been a Partner at a Northwest blue-chip law firm, he joins the team with 16 years of experience in Commercial...

Adam Frisby, CEO of In The Style has won his 18-month legal battle with Businessman Paul Clements. Paul claimed that the concept of the digital womenswear brand was his idea. However, the court ruled in favour of Frisby as they found there were no suitable agreements put in place in the early stages of the development of the business. In The Style is a fast fashion enterprise which was founded 10 years ago by entrepreneur Adam Frisby using the monies he...