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Hancock v Oakeshott? Litigation that never happened
Was it lawful and morally right for Isabel Oakeshott to leak Matt Hancocks WhatsApp messages when there was a confidentiality clause in her writing agreement?
Resolving disputes through Expert Determination
Satisfaction levels with the courts in England and Wales are regrettably lower now than at many times in the past. This is not due to the quality of the decisions of our esteemed judges or the law that they uphold. It is generally because of the long time taken for a matter to reach trial and, in spite of efforts to improve case management, the cost of litigating.
Employee incentive plans: so many options
We have recently advised on incentive schemes that span the full range available to employers and employees in England. Many of our clients are growth companies wanting to retain and reward their key staff in a highly competitive market place for talent. This article includes some highlights from our recent work.
Renewable generation and energy performance
Since we last wrote on Renewable generation and energy performance subject there have been major changes in the UK power market. Find out more here.
Advising shareholders on company exits
We have recently acted for various clients on a number of business exits. In some cases, our advice has been directly on the sale process and documents. In others, we have advised clients on difficult and contentious issues arising after a business sale.
Internal investigations and the role of the lawyer
MDS Advisory can help you with employment law, disciplinaries or other relevant confidential issues that you are facing, including where an investigation is contemplated.
Being smart with intellectual property
We have recently advised on two very different matters involving difficult copyright questions.
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts
MDS Advisory recently acted in a complex High Court claim involving a host of parallel claims and cross claims including allegations of breach of restrictive covenant in an employment contract, misuse of confidential information and breach of fiduciary duty.
Lessons from Yorkshire
Much has been said in recent weeks about events at Yorkshire County Cricket Club and whether the institution is fundamentally racist. MDS Advisory can act for claimants and respondents in such disputes.
MDS acts in intellectual property disputes
MDS Advisory recently acted in copyright and trademark disputes in the High Court (Intellectual Property Enterprise Court) and before the Registrar in the Trademark Registry.