dispute resolution – court v commerciality, alan mckee

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The Business Journey

No.8

3 February 2015

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AlanMcKee

Court vs. Commerciality

Alan McKee

Head of Dispute Resolution

Macdonald Henderson

Introduction

Very few businesses will be immune to

a dispute with a customer or client.

Considerations which are vital.

Legal Rights

While not always written there is always a

contract.

Whether verbal, written, express or implied –

rights exist.

Upholding Rights

Direct Business to Business contact.

Advice from legal advisor.

Legal Correspondence.

Court.

Considerations of Commerciality

Size/impact of the problem.

Importance of Relationship.

Source of Business.

Impact on Management Time.

Tips to Reduce Potential Problems

Terms and Conditions.

Consider value of volume work/Tender.

Don’t contract with anyone who asks.

Questions

Macdonald Henderson Solicitors

Standard Buildings

94 Hope Street

Glasgow

Scotland

G2 6PH

Tel. +44(0) 141 248 4957

Fax +44(0) 141 248 4986/8455

Email:

Alan McKee alan@macdonaldhenderson.co.uk

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