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This month, a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal proves why settlement agreements need to be very carefully worded and Rebecca reminds us that backdating documents not only risks criminal charges, but it’s also not necessary.
And finally, Directors beware! Try out our Director Disqualifications Calculator to read real life examples of recent cases that have resulted in Director disqualifications.
Matthew Howat & Niki Avraam FoundingPartners | Howat Avraam LLP
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Is your "Full and Final" settlement agreement really Full and Final?
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The Court of Appeal has recently ruled that a full and final settlement agreement reached between a Solicitor and its former client regarding unpaid legal fees should prevent the former client from pursuing a £70 million negligence claim against the Solicitors.
The former client naturally argued that…
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Backdating documents - The facts
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Whilst it might be tempting at times, backdating a document is never the answer! You might think that your lawyer is just being difficult when they advise you not to do it, but we promise, it's for your own protection!
Backdating a document is potentially a criminal offence…
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Director Disqualification Calculator
Beware Directors… take a look at our Director Disqualification Calculator highlighting real-life cases where Directors have been disqualified for various forms of misconduct, including failure to maintain accurate financial records or file HMRC Returns, non-payment of HMRC liabilities, employing illegal workers or personal profiteering at the expense of the company.
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