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The Business Journey
No.8
3 February 2015
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Court vs. Commerciality
Alan McKee
Head of Dispute Resolution
Macdonald Henderson
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Introduction
Very few businesses will be immune to
a dispute with a customer or client.
Considerations which are vital.
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Legal Rights
While not always written there is always a
contract.
Whether verbal, written, express or implied –
rights exist.
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Upholding Rights
Direct Business to Business contact.
Advice from legal advisor.
Legal Correspondence.
Court.
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Considerations of Commerciality
Size/impact of the problem.
Importance of Relationship.
Source of Business.
Impact on Management Time.
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Tips to Reduce Potential Problems
Terms and Conditions.
Consider value of volume work/Tender.
Don’t contract with anyone who asks.
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Questions
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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 [email protected]
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