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About Us

Nockolds Solicitors is a long established professional legal practice with roots tracing back to 1831. Since that time the firm has continued to grow and adapt with society to become an award-winning and recommended law firm. We have seen changing times over the years and have always remained focused on what really matters – our clients and our people. This was recognised through our attainment of the Investors in People Gold Award, Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work for Award and the Best Companies Three Star rating. We have also achieved the Lexcel Quality Mark awarded for excellence by the Law Society and are listed in the ‘Legal 500’ directory of leading law firms in the UK.

We continue to expand as a business according to the wishes of our clients and are proud to work locally, nationally and internationally. Our London office, centrally located in The City, offers continued flexibility and convenience for our expanding client base.

Our clients receive a personal and tailored service, whether you are an individual, a small to medium enterprise or a large corporation. You will find our teams at Nockolds to be professional, efficient and people friendly – that is what clients expect from us and that is what we strive to achieve.

We embrace the rationale of the legal market changing for clients as we believe choice for clients is a good thing. Our focus is on the task in hand and keeping you informed all along the way. That is what our clients have always had throughout our long history and we continue to remain focused on your business, you and achieving what you want us to do.

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Contents:

4 Alternative Dispute Resolution

5 Business Law

6 Commercial and Property Litigation

7 Commercial Property

8 Construction Law

9 Criminal Law

10 Employment Law

11 International Law

12 Motoring and Transport Law

13 Notary Public

14 Official Translations

15 Regulatory Law

16 Spanish Legal Services

17 Private Client Services

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— Advice on structure

— Intellectual Property advice

— Investment agreements

— Non-disclosure agreements

Start-up

— Employment contracts

— Intellectual Property advice

— Shareholders / Partnership

agreements

— Terms and conditions

Exit

— Share or asset sale to sell the

business

Decline

— Credit control services

— Debt recovery

— Ending companies voluntarily (if

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Growth

— Bringing on talent and attracting

investment

— Expansion to online market (if

applicable)

— Intellectual Property issues

— Leases

— Lending and loans

Expansion

— Agency and distribution

agreements

— Joint venture agreements

— Licensing

Established

— Agency agreements

— Distribution agreements

— Review of contracts drafted

— Various other commercial

contracts

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Nockolds recognise that there is always more than one way

of solving a problem and where litigation at court may not

be the best route, we offer a range of experience within our

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Team.

Nockolds’ accredited mediators are here to respond to the

increasing demand for mediation in commercial and family

disputes. Mediation has given those with personal and

professional conflicts the opportunity to resolve matters

cost-effectively and find a solution outside of court.

We can assist if your dispute is being decided by arbitration.

We understand the different arbitration regimes and have

experience of advising clients who want to try to challenge

an arbitrator’s award.

Our philosophy is to focus on resolving your problem

constructively. This approach takes into account the impact

conflict has on your finances, time, resources and morale.

Our approach offers an opportunity to reach a viable

solution to civil, commercial and family disputes.

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Our Team can assist you with:

— Claims relating to supply of goods and services

— Commercial contract disputes and warranty claims

— Construction disputes

— Employment disputes

— Family disputes over businesses or inheritance

— IT procurement contracts

— Professional negligence

— Property disputes of all types, including neighbour disputes, rights of way, breach of covenant and rent review arbitrations

Main Contact:

01279 712553 [email protected]

Zen ThompsonSenior Associate Solicitor & MediatorAlternative Dispute Resolution Team

Business Law

Nockolds’ Business Law Team has a wealth of experience

in dealing with corporate transactions such as buying and

selling companies and businesses, investment, company

restructuring and those issues which businesses, small

and large, face at different times.

Our Business Law Team advises business decision makers

from a wide range of clients, from sole traders through

to larger limited companies and PLCs both locally and

nationally. We pride ourselves on getting to know our

clients and understanding their needs, enabling us to

provide practical commercial advice. Our approach remains

the same for all; we aim to be approachable and on hand

to offer proactive advice and assistance at all times.

Nockolds’ Business Law Team focuses on the legal issues

that count, ensuring that you are able to concentrate on

the strategic growth and development of the business

and on maximising your investment or sale. Our practical

and business-minded approach enables us to provide

pragmatic and cost-effective solutions for businesses.

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— Business advice

— Buying and selling of companies and businesses

— Company formation and shareholder agreements

— Company restructuring

— Data protection

— E-commerce

— Employee share incentive schemes

— Franchising, agency and distribution agreements

— Information technology contracts

— Investment

— Partnerships, LLPs and joint ventures

— Start-ups

— Trading terms and conditions

— Website terms and conditions and policies

Main Contact:

020 3892 6804 [email protected]

James BruntonPartnerBusiness Law Team

Commercial and Property Litigation

Our Commercial Property and Litigation Team specialises

in helping anyone that may have a legal claim against

another individual, company, other business entity or

organisation. Our clients can be confident that we treat

them and their businesses in an entirely individual way.

The members of Nockolds’ Commercial Property and

Litigation Team have varied backgrounds which enables

us to offer a broad area of expertise to companies who

are increasingly exposed to disputes and disagreements

whether large or small.

Our ethos is to look at every matter and consider the

facts, the law and the client’s requirements and then

advise on what steps need to be taken in the short,

medium and long term and the best way in which to

resolve the dispute.

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— All types of commercial disputes

— Claims against professional advisors

— Company, shareholder and partnership disputes including business purchase / sale disputes

— Debt recovery

— Defamation

— E-commerce and other IT related disputes

— General contractual disputes

— Insolvency and bankruptcy / winding up petitions

— Insurance related disputes

Main Contact:


James BruntonPartnerCommercial & Property Litigation Team

Commercial Property

Virtually every business needs premises from which to

operate. We have many years experience of assisting

clients, ranging from owners or tenants of single leases

or freehold premises to multi-site, regional, national and

multi-national organisations with their property needs.

Whether acting for landlords or tenants, we help our

clients in the granting or taking of leases, licences for

alterations and for change of use. We act on the buying

and selling of freehold properties for the business’s own

occupation and as investments. Our expert property

lawyers are supported by our Planning Barrister and our

Construction Solicitor.

Our Team has strength in depth to cope with the

requirements of the largest organisations and we

demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude that will support your

business needs. Our advice is always practical and we seek

to find commercial solutions to issues at all times.

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— Commercial and residential property developments, site assembly, option agreements, joint ventures and conditional contracts

— Freehold and leasehold conveyancing

— Grants and renewals of business leases

— Planning matters including Section 106 Agreements

— Plot sales for property developer clients

— Property joint ventures

— Sale, purchase and management of investment properties

Main Contact:


Michael TalbotPartnerCommercial Property Team

Construction Law

The construction industry makes a vital contribution to

the competitiveness and prosperity of the economy. It

is the construction sector that is a key facilitator and

illustrator of growth.

We can provide practical and reliable advice and solutions

in respect of construction law matters to clients

across the construction industry, including developers,

contractors, consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers.

We can review, draft and amend bespoke and standard

forms of construction contracts, collateral warranties,

novation agreements, performance bonds, parent

company guarantees and professional appointments.

We draft straightforward contracts, explain things in plain

English and provide pragmatic solutions.

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— Collateral warranties

— Construction contracts (standard and bespoke)

— Development agreements

— Novation agreements

— Parent company guarantees

— Performance bonds

— Professional appointments

We can advise on all elements of the Construction Act, in particular:

— Do your construction contracts comply with the Construction Act?

— Are you serving the correct payment notices?

— Do you know your rights with regard to suspension?

— Payment provisions within a construction contract

Main Contact:


Charlotte BarkerHead of ConstructionConstruction Law Team

Employment Law

Our Employment Team prides itself on its vast experience

acting for a wide range of both commercial and private

clients providing a practical and common sense approach

to employment issues.

Employment legislation is a fast-moving, ever-changing

area of law. This makes it increasingly difficult for both

employers and employees to be aware of their rights and

obligations in the work place.

Whether you are an employer or an employee, Nockolds’

Employment Team is here to offer practical and

straightforward assistance in all employment matters

from day-to-day queries to conducting Employment

Tribunal proceedings. Employers and employees come

to us because we work promptly and efficiently to save

unnecessary stress, time and money. Whilst we always

seek to resolve disputes outside of the Employment

Tribunal wherever possible our team members are

experienced in representing clients in the lead up to and at

Tribunal Hearings.

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— Contracts of employment

— Directors’ service agreements

— Disciplinary and grievance procedures

— Discrimination

— Equal opportunities

— Maternity, paternity and parental rights

— Redundancy

— Settlement agreements

— Staff handbooks and HR policies

— TUPE aspects of company purchases / sales

— Unfair dismissal

— Workplace harassmentMain Contact:


Darren HaywardPartnerEmployment Team

International Law

Our International Team assists with a wide range of

international issues. Our qualified professionals provide

international services and enable Nockolds to provide the

best possible legal advice.

With our range of language skills, cultural knowledge and

legal expertise, Nockolds’ International Team provides

clients with a unique service. The Team has native Spanish

speakers who are fluent in English.

Our particular specialism is Spanish legal matters, and we

provide advice on most aspects of Spanish law. In addition

we can deal with personal injury matters worldwide

through the use of local agents.

As Nockolds is governed by the Law Society of England

and Wales, the professional conduct rules ensure that we

give you independent and impartial advice, and always act

in your best interest.

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— Business disputes in Spain

— Buying and selling property in Spain

— Cross-jurisdictional litigation

— Debt recovery in Spain

— English legal advice for Spanish speaking clients

— Legal and official translations of judgments, contracts, certificates and deeds to be used in Spain and the UK

— Preparation of Spanish Powers of Attorney

— Spanish off-plan property deposits reclaim

— Wills and probate in SpainMain Contact:


Lynn CowleyPartnerInternational Team

Motoring and Transport Law

Our Motoring and Transport Team is able to advise, defend

and represent operators of goods and passenger vehicles

in a wide range of transport matters. We are members of

the Freight Transport Association and our team includes a

holder of the International Transport Manager Certificate

of Professional Competence.

We represent drivers and operators who are prosecuted by

the police or Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

for varying offences including those involving operator’s

licences, drivers’ hours, construction and use regulations,

careless and dangerous driving matters including fatal

road traffic collisions.

Our Team also advise businesses of their responsibilities

in managing occupational road risk in order to reduce their

risk of criminal prosecution. This is achieved by providing

advice as to how to devise and implement individual road

safety policies to take into account the demands and

needs of the organisation.

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Motoring

— Defending road traffic prosecution

— Drafting road safety policies for businesses

Transport

— Clandestine entrants

— DVSA impounding

— Fatal collisions

— Operator’s licence applications

— Representation at Public Inquiries

— Tachograph offences - drivers’ hours

Main Contact:


Peter DoddPartnerMotoring Team

Notary Public

Our Notarial Team notarise and legalise a wide range of documents for both local and international companies, as well as for individuals, for use worldwide.

We pay close attention to the efficacy of the execution process of all legal documents presented to us for notarisation, reducing the serious risks and consequences posed to our clients of their documents failing at some future point.

Whether a transaction is commercial or personal, the Team can advise on the formalities required by the receiving jurisdiction. The Team prepares all forms of notarial acts and is able to obtain apostilles and embassy legalisation on your behalf. They often work with clients’ other advisers, both in the UK and overseas, to ensure documents meet the requirements of foreign legal systems and courts.

Spanish is a particular strength of our Notarial Team. Our International department includes a Sworn Official Translator of Spanish and English. We also work with a trusted network of external translators.

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Our Notarial Team is able to prepare, authorise, verify, attest and/or certify documents including:

— Companies House / business documents for use overseas

— Declarations, Affidavits and Oaths

— Documents involving land, property and finances overseas

— Educational certificates and birth certificates

— Identification documents for individuals, company directors / secretaries / authorised signatories

— Personal documents for marriage or work abroad

— Powers of Attorney and other Deeds

— Regulatory certificates for businesses

Main Contact:


Nicholas BelcherNotary PublicNotarial Team

Official Translations

Within our International Team, our language skills enable

us to liaise with local officials and other parties abroad.

Any official document to be used in a foreign country

has to be translated by a Sworn Official Translator.

Nockolds offers the services of Dalila Segador, a Sworn

Official Translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of

Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, who can provide official

translations in English and Spanish. An official translation

is the translation of any document which needs to

serve as a legally valid instrument. A Sworn Official

Translator takes on the role of a Public Authenticator

or Commissioner for Oaths when producing official

translations.

Dalila undertakes official and legal translations of a wide

variety of documents including contracts, certificates,

decrees, Wills, deeds, Powers of Attorney and any other

documents to be recognised in English and Spanish

speaking countries.

Main Contact:


Dalila SegadorSworn Official TranslatorInternational Team

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Our Team can assist you with official translations of:

— Contracts

— Certificates

— Deeds

— Judgments

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Spanish Legal Services

In an increasingly international lifestyle, where individuals

and business trade, live, marry and do business with their

partners in other countries, Nockolds can provide Spanish

legal services to those in the UK and in Spain.

The ability to do business in both jurisdictions is informed

by our cultural understanding. Our team has native

Spaniards who have an extensive network of professionals

in Spain, and having practiced in Spain, they understand

exactly how the Spanish legal and administrative process

works. They are also both resident in the UK having spent

a significant time in England, and can properly appreciate

the concerns of British people.

Coupled with the Notarial Team and the translation

department, Nockolds prides itself on not only the breadth

of services that it can provide, but also the manner in

which it can deliver them.


— Business disputes in Spain

— Buying a Spanish property

— English legal advice for Spanish speaking clients

— Legal and official translations

— Spanish off-plan property deposits reclaim

— Wills and probate in Spain

Main Contact:


Lynn CowleyPartnerInternational Team

Bishop’s Stortford6 Market SquareBishop’s StortfordHertfordshire CM23 3UZ

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London6 Broad Street Place London EC2M 7JH

t: 020 3892 6800

f: 020 7294 7329

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