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# Bracher Rawlins

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## Posts

- [Updates](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/updates/)
- [A short lease is not always a low-risk lease](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/a-short-lease-is-not-always-a-low-risk-lease/) - Taking a lease is not just about finding the right space. How the lease is structured will affect cost, flexibility and risk throughout the term.
- [How the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 Affects Your Business](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/how-the-digital-markets-competition-and-consumers-act-2024-affects-your-business/) - If you sell goods or services to consumers—online or offline—the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) is likely to affect how you operate. The Act applies to businesses of all sizes and is aimed at tackling unfair sales practices, improving transparency for consumers, and strengthening regulators’ enforcement powers.
- [Helen Murphie joins as our new Head of Employment](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/helen-murphie-joins-as-our-new-head-of-employment/) - Bracher Rawlins are delighted to announce that Helen Murphie has joined the firm. Helen brings extensive experience as an Employment Law specialist, described in The Legal 500 as “an impressive and tenacious adviser”. Her practice spans advising international, European and UK employers on boardroom disputes, redundancy, TUPE, restrictive covenants, remuneration issues, and complex unfair dismissal, discrimination
- [Planning for the end of a contract](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/planning-for-the-end-of-a-contract/) - Our company and commercial solicitors outline how and why termination clauses need to work as cleanly and strictly as possible in a commercial contract.
- [Is your partnership agreement still fit for purpose?](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/is-your-partnership-agreement-still-fit-for-purpose/) - As a business owner in partnership with others, you probably took great care to consider the key issues and agree a carefully worded partnership agreement at the formation of your business. But once signed, has this important document been filed away under lock and key without a great deal of attention since then?
- [What are the options for funding a management buyout?](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/what-are-the-options-for-funding-a-management-buyout/) - Our corporate law team look at the pros and cons of the main management buyout funding options
- [The role of NDAs and confidentiality clauses when appointing a new supplier](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/the-role-of-ndas-and-confidentiality-clauses-when-appointing-a-new-supplier/) - Our commercial law team discuss the balancing act between making the right supplier appointment without risking a confidentiality breach
- [Joint ventures – choosing the right structure and whether to incorporate](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/joint-ventures-choosing-the-right-structure-and-whether-to-incorporate/) - ‘Several factors will influence your choice of legal structure for the deal, including the scope of the project, its likely duration, the level of risk, taxation and funding, as well as your respective negotiating positions,’ says Liisa Paas, a Solicitor in the corporate and commercial team with Bracher Rawlins LLP. ‘The decision whether or not to incorporate should be made very carefully.’
- [Preparing your business for sale to an MBO team](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/preparing-your-business-for-sale-to-an-mbo-team/) - ‘By getting your business MBO-ready as early as possible, it is more likely that any deal will succeed, completing quickly with no hiccups,’ says Rachel Atherton, a Partner in the corporate and commercial team with Bracher Rawlins LLP. Rachel Atherton considers how to ensure your business is fully prepared for a management buyout.
- [Promises, promises – when do you have a legally binding contract?](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/33999-2/) - ‘It is important to understand what makes a legally binding agreement, and why additional safeguards may be needed, comments Rachel Atherton, a Partner in Bracher Rawlins’ corporate and commercial team.
- [Solar panels - generating electricity on your commercial building](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/solar-panels-generating-electricity-on-your-commercial-building/) - ‘You and your tenants may agree on the idea of solar panels to cut energy costs,’ says Alex Fenegan a Partner in the commercial property team with Bracher Rawlins. ‘But it is still vital to ensure that installing them does not leave either of you in breach of the lease.’
- [Letting Your Tenant Go: Consenting to Assignment and Underletting](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/letting-your-tenant-go-consenting-to-assignment-and-underletting/) - Background If you are a landlord of commercial property, you will have chosen your tenants carefully. A landlord wants to be sure that a tenant will pay the rent and service charge, and that the tenant will comply with the obligations in the lease so that the property is kept in good repair. At the
- [Liability of partners for partnership debts](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/liability-of-partners-for-partnership-debts/) - Background Running a business through a traditional partnership has many advantages, including the ability to keep financial information confidential, less onerous compliance with statutory rules for companies, and transparent tax treatment where partners are only taxed on the profits they receive, not on the overall profits generated by the business. However, one of the biggest
- [Collateral Warranties](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/collateral-warranties/) - Background There has been a lot of online chat in the last few weeks as to whether a collateral warranty can be a construction contract and as such can be the subject of an adjudication. This chat has followed the decision the Court of Appeal in the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v
- [Green Space](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/green-space/) - Background Growing awareness of the role of our built environment and green space in tackling carbon emissions is also shaping attitudes to the way commercial property is developed and managed. Investors and developers who understand the need for green space around their buildings are finding they may have a commercial advantage. The green credentials of
- [Why Clarity on Dates and Time Limits Is Needed in Construction Contracts](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/why-clarity-on-dates-and-time-limits-is-needed-in-construction-contracts/) - Background Have you ever signed a contract which seemed to be perfectly clear, straightforward and reasonable at the time it was agreed, but which later turned out to be ambiguous in important respects or which gave rise to unintended and arguably unfair results? If so, you are not alone. Indeed, in our experience, many construction
- [What to Expect When Giving Evidence at Court for a Business](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/what-to-expect-when-giving-evidence-at-court-for-a-business/) - Background Businesses may need to send someone to court for a variety of reasons; from recovering an unpaid debt or contractual overpayment, to defending a personal injury claim or tax action brought against them by HMRC. Whatever the circumstances, there will be a need for evidence to support their position and often this will come
- [Restrictive Covenants and Development Sites](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/restrictive-covenants-and-development-sites/) - Background Even the most promising development can be knocked off course if the land is subject to a restrictive covenant. Restrictions of this sort can prevent land being built on or being used for specific purposes for many years, even if the development has planning permission. Restrictive covenants can cause big problems for developers, causing
- [Paid too much for an Overvalued Business?](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/paid-too-much-for-and-overvalued-business/) - Background When the New York Times announced in February 2022 that they had bought the popular free to play word game Wordle for a seven-figure sum, there were a few raised eyebrows. How could a game that was only launched a few months earlier, which has never generated any income, already be worth millions of
- [NEC Contracts: Covid reviewed](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/nec-contracts-covid-reviewed/) - The Covid-19 outbreak continues to present serious problems for construction firms. With the end of the pandemic seemingly in sight, a surge in construction projects since the easing of the various lockdowns has seen a drastic increase in the demand for materials – including timber, steel and electrical components – which, according to the Construction
- [Business Interruption Insurance](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/business-interruption-insurance/) - Background The impact of Covid on the British Economy will not be fully understood for months if not years. In particular the retail and hospitality sectors have been hit very hard. During the course of three lockdowns and stringent measures in between many shops, restaurants, pubs and hotels have either been forced to close or
- [Reverse VAT. Are you Ready?](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/reverse-vat-are-you-ready/) - What is it? With effect from Monday 1 March 2021 fundamental changes to the VAT system will take place. Described as ‘Reverse VAT’ these changes are going have an immediate impact on the UK Construction Industry. The new regime will affect any construction firms which provide specified services which are governed by the Construction Industry
- [Furlough Scheme – New Treasury Direction of 13 November 2020](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/furlough-scheme-new-treasury-direction-of-13-november-2020/) - HM Treasury have published further guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS or Furlough Scheme) The Direction formally extends the Furlough Scheme until 31 March 2021 and withdraws the Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus (under which employers could claim £1,000 per employee brought back from furlough and employed until end January 2021). It also clarifies
- [Furlough Scheme extended to the end of March 2021](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/furlough-scheme-extended-to-the-end-of-march-2021/) - As we entered into a second national lockdown, the government announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS or furlough scheme) would be extended for an additional month. Less than 24 hours into lockdown the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a further extension of the scheme until 31 March 2021. Further guidance on the extended
- [Coronavirus: A Contractual Analysis](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/coronavirus-a-contractual-analysis/) - It is likely that COVID-19 will affect many Construction Projects throughout the UK. Whilst the Government’s advice is in effect to “Keep Calm and Carry On” it is hard to see how the Construction Industry is not going to be affected. Even if the country, or at least major cities are not put in “lockdown”

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- [Home](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/) - Harnessing the power of expert legal guidance, our commercial law firm empowers clients to achieve remarkable success, overcome obstacles, and seize opportunities, shaping a future filled with triumph and prosperity.
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/cookie-policy/) - Information about our use of cookies Like most websites, ours uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our site and capture information about use of the site. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve it. A cookie is a
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY POLICY Bracher Rawlins LLP respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this privacy policy carefully as it contains important information on who we are and how and why we collect, store, use and share your personal data. It also explains your rights in relation to your personal data
- [Full Complaints Procedure](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/complaints/full-complaints-procedure/) - Our Complaints Procedure If you have a complaint, please contact us with the details. What will happen next? We will send you a letter acknowledging receipt of your complaint within five working days of receiving it, enclosing a copy of this procedure. We will then investigate your complaint. This will normally involve passing your complaint
- [Complaints](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/complaints/) - Our Complaints Procedure In the first instance it may be helpful to contact the person who is working on your case to discuss your concerns and we will do our best to resolve any issues at this stage. If you would like to make a formal complaint, then you can read our full complaints procedure here.
- [Legal](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/legal/) - Legal Bracher Rawlins LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC322354 and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 447047. A list of members of the LLP together with a list of those non-members who are designated as partners may be inspected at
- [Terms of Use](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/terms-of-use/) - PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE Terms of website use These terms of use (together with the documents referred to in it) tells you the terms of use on which you may make use of our website www.br.beta-website.uk. Use of our site includes accessing, browsing, or registering to use our
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- [Our Fees](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/our-fees/)
- [Services](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/services/)

## People

- [Richard Price](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/richard-price/)
- [Alex Fenegan](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/alex-fenegan/)
- [Jordan McMullan](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/jordan-mcmullan/)
- [George Masefield](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/george-masefield/)
- [Belinda Avery](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/belinda-avery/)
- [Rachel Atherton](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/rachel-atherton/) - Rachel qualified as a solicitor in 2000. She joined the corporate and commercial department of Bracher Rawlins in 2012 and became a partner in 2022. Rachel advises on a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters that may arise during the lifetime of a business, including share and asset acquisitions and disposals; equity and
- [Victoria Willetts](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/victoria-willets/)
- [Hannah Slaughter](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/hannah-slaughter/)
- [Nick Roche](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/nick-roche/)
- [Lisa Rice](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/lisa-rice/)
- [Simon Rawlins](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/simon-rawlins/)
- [Alyssa Patel](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/alyssa-patel/)
- [Liisa Paas](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/liisa-paas/)
- [Réré Olutimehin](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/rere-olutimehin/)
- [Helen Murphie](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/helen-murphie/)
- [Teresa Kamppari-Baker](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/teresa-kamppari-bakers/)
- [Miles Hall](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/miles-hall/)
- [Matthew Cowan](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/person/matthew-cowan/)

## Services

- [Commercial Property](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/service/commercial-property/) - We manage commercial property deals with comprehensive guidance from start to finish and can provide advice on all aspects of investment and development.
- [Litigation](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/service/litigation/) - We provide creative and practical solutions to disputes, focusing on swift resolutions and mitigating the impact on your business.
- [Employment](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/service/employment/) - We offer bespoke advice tailored to your situation, for both employers and employees.
- [Corporate and Commercial](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/service/corporate-and-commercial/) - We provide straightforward legal advice to help businesses achieve their commercial goals and support clients through corporate transactions.
- [Bloodstock](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/service/bloodstock/) - We have in-depth experience of bloodstock law and can advise on a wide range of legal issues related to the breeding, buying, selling, and ownership of horses, particularly those involved in racing and competitive sports.
- [Construction & Engineering](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/service/construction-engineering/) - We specialise in providing advice on contract formation, project management and dispute resolution across the construction and engineering sector.

## Fees

- [Individual - Pursuing a Claim for Wrongful Dismissal](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/individual-pursuing-a-claim-for-wrongful-dismissal/) - Our fees cover all of the work required to advise you on pursuing a claim of wrongful dismissal (breach of contract) against your employer. Fees Legal fees range from £10,000.00 to £30,000.00 plus VAT (currently at a rate of 20%) and disbursements depending on: the complexity of the claim, the volume of documents, the number
- [Purchase of a Freehold Residential Property](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/purchase-of-a-freehold-residential-property/) - Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the purchase of your new home*, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if the property is in England. Fees and Disbursements Disbursements are costs related to your transaction that are payable to third parties,
- [Purchase of a Leasehold Residential Property](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/purchase-of-a-leasehold-residential-property/) - Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the purchase of your new home*, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if the property is in England. Fees and Disbursements Disbursements are costs related to your transaction that are payable to
- [Sale of a Freehold Residential Property](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/sale-of-a-freehold-residential-property/) - Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the sale of your current home. Fees and Disbursements Disbursements are costs related to your transaction that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Legal fees range
- [Sale of a Leasehold Residential Property](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/sale-of-a-leasehold-residential-property/) - Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the sale of your current home. Fees and Disbursements Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Legal fees range
- [Mortgages and Re-Mortgages](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/mortgages-and-re-mortgages/) - Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the mortgage or re-mortgage of your property. Fees and Disbursements Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Legal fees
- [Individual - Pursuing a Claim for Unfair or Constructive Dismissal](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/individual-pursuing-a-claim-for-unfair-or-constructive-dismissal/) - Our fees cover all of the work required to advise you on pursuing a claim of unfair dismissal against your employer. Fees Legal fees range from £35,000.00 to £65,000.00 plus VAT (currently at a rate of 20%) and disbursements depending on: the complexity of the claim, the volume of documents, the number of witnesses /
- [Company - Defending a Claim for Unfair or Constructive Dismissal](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/company-defending-a-claim-for-unfair-or-constructive-dismissal/) - Our fees cover all of the work required to advise you on defending a claim of unfair dismissal brought by a former employee Fees Legal fees range from £35,000.00 to £65,000.00 plus VAT (currently at a rate of 20%) and disbursements depending on: the complexity of the claim, the volume of documents, the number of
- [Company - Defending a Claim for Wrongful Dismissal](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/company-defending-a-claim-for-wrongful-dismissal/) - Our fees cover all of the work required to advise you on defending a claim of wrongful dismissal (breach of contract). Fees Legal fees range from £10,000.00 to £30,000.00 plus VAT (currently at a rate of 20%) and disbursements depending on: the complexity of the claim, the volume of documents, the number of witnesses / witness
- [Debt Recovery (up to £100,000)](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/debt-collection/) - The fees set out below under “Fees and Disbursements” cover the work required to recover your undisputed business to business debt up to the value of £100,000. For debts in excess of this amount, business to consumer debts or for less straightforward debts, please contact us for a tailored estimate. For less straightforward debts, we
- [Individual - Pursuing a Claim for Unfair or Constructive Dismissal or Wrongful Dismissal](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/individual-pursuing-a-claim-for-unfair-or-constructive-dismissal-or-wrongful-dismissal/) - See: Individual – Pursuing a Claim for Unfair / Constructive Dismissal Individual – Pursuing a Claim for Wrongful Dismissal As above, with the same fee estimate for pursuing a claim of unfair dismissal i.e. between £25,000.00 and £40,000.00 plus VAT (currently at a rate of 20%) and disbursements, given that claims for unfair dismissal and
- [Company - Defending a Claim for Unfair or Constructive Dismissal and Wrongful Dismissal](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/fee/company-defending-a-claim-for-unfair-or-constructive-dismissal-and-wrongful-dismissal/) - See: Company – Defending a Claim for Unfair / Constructive Dismissal Company – Defending a Claim for Wrongful Dismissal As above, with the same fee estimate for defending a claim of unfair dismissal i.e. between £25,000.00 and £40,000.00 plus VAT (currently at a rate of 20%) and disbursements, given that claims for unfair dismissal and

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- [James Taylor](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/testimonial/james-taylor/)
- [Dr James A Doran](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/testimonial/dr-james-a-doran/)
- [Leading Executive Search Firm](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/testimonial/director/)
- [David Green](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/testimonial/david-green/)
- [Pippa Cooper](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/testimonial/pippa-cooper/)
- [Tattersalls Limited](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/testimonial/tattersalls-limited/)
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## Categories

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- [Corporate](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/category/corporate/)
- [Property](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/category/property/)
- [Litigation](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/category/litigation/)
- [Commercial](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/category/commercial/)
- [Partnership](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/category/partnership/)
- [Firm news](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/category/firm-news/)
- [Construction & Engineering](https://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk/category/construction-and-engineering/)