"We don’t really know what we want - but we want it cheap"

'We don’t really know what we want - but we want it cheap’ . . .

(and we’re ‘sheltering’ behind an intermediary - so that we are not in direct contact with you - and you don't know who we are – so you can’t explore with us how you could cost-effectively meet our needs) = Frustrating!

But if they leave me ‘blind’ as to who the heck they are - then it’s bound to result in ‘the blind (being unable to) lead the blind’!

They make the fundamental mistake and inviting themselves to be the person who is 'Sold To'.

They should be the person who is making a 'Buying Decision'. 

Pick up the phone (for 'Heck's Sake')!

Regards

Dan.Johnson@EquitableLaw.com

+44 (0) 7788 537 187 = U.K. Based Cellular / e-Telephone

www.EquitableLaw.com 

Feel free to seek to schedule a conversation with me = https://calendly.com/danielrobertjohnson

I've Got a Business Law Issue - How Do I Approach a Solicitor?

if you have a legal issue relating to your business - then you really should consider (potentially) using the services of a highly experienced, expert, fully qualified and legally trading 'English Solicitor' (i.e. an authorised and regulated U.K. lawyer) - specialising in company / corporate, finance and commercial matters (such as me) - as opposed to the numerous laymen - and much, much worse! - who habitually provide all sorts of dubious guidance to people in business.

This is doubly so - If you are dealing with relatively material matters (as regards your ongoing business' trading arrangements - and/or - your time & effort).  

Don't ignore it - Deal with it!

I'd strongly suggest that you do speak with a Solicitor- so as to ensure that you receive the best possible legal advice and assistance in terms of dealing with your current position and/or future proposals - in an appropriately practical and cost-effective manner (and most importantly - in a manner that you can rely upon in the future).

If you don't (or aren't able) to take appropriate legal advice and assistance (now) in relation to the circumstances you are dealing with - you potentially face 'making a false economy' - as I fear you may well spend time, effort (and money) in a manner which is 'sub-optimal' - both in terms of the initial effects of any advice and assistance you might receive (and the relevant advice and assistance's ongoing legal effectiveness - i.e. it's 'worth' in practical use over time).

I would always suggest (if you wish to approach me) that we arrange to have an initial 'no-obligation' exploratory consultation (remotely / by telephony) - aiming to concisely discuss (in sufficient detail) the underlying situation you are seeking to address - and - to outline the approaches/options available for you - thereby (hopefully) formulating an appropriate course of action for you to take.

If you wished to proceed upon that basis - it would be extremely helpful for me - if you were able to provide me (before we might 'talk' - and - in accordance with my professional obligations of strict confidentiality) with such further background information as might be appropriate for me to know (e.g. identity of the interested parties) and/or sight of any relevant copy documentation (e.g. any relevant 'papers') so as to assist my initial review.

Once we might have spoken - I should be able to agree to limit my firm's fees - to very reasonable budgeted sum(s) (as would objectively be considered appropriate - on a 'what the legal advice and assistance is worth basis' - i.e. 'Quantum Meruit') - while working quickly and efficiently so as to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness.

I believe you will find this approach highly valuable and the best way of preparing to address the situation you need to deal with.

If the above makes sense to you - I hope that you will make direct contact with me in the near future - so that we can advance matters.

  

Regards

Dan.Johnson@EquitableLaw.com

+44 (0) 7788 537 187 = U.K. Based Cellular / e-Telephone

http://www.EquitableLaw.com

Please feel free to schedule any proposed conversation with me via:- https://calendly.com/danielrobertjohnson

Most Outstanding Business Legal Advisory Firm 2019 - London

Equitable Law is delighted to announce that both it, and its Principal, Mr. Dan Johnson are recipients within Acquisition International magazine’s upcoming 2019 Global Excellence Awards, and that we have been awarded the title of:

Most Outstanding Business Legal Advisory Firm 2019 - London

A.I.'s 2019 Global Excellence recipients are handpicked by AI magazine - based upon a comprehensive analysis and research undertaken by the wider group within the U.K. Corporate finance advisory community.

This proven approach ensures that A.I. selects its candidates purely on merit – not size nor marketing budget – and recognise the very best in business.  Whether you run a single office firm or a multinational corporation, A.I. Magazine rewards those that are succeeding in their endeavours, innovating, growing and improving.

Proudly not 'pay-to-play' (unlike all of the legal directories - to which larger firms proudly announce their inclusion every year - 'after their cheques clear'!).

A.I. Magazine has invited us to share our success with this announcement.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact:-

Mr. Dan.Johnson@EquitableLaw.com - Principal & Business Law Solicitor

+44 (0) 7788 537 187 = U.K. Cellular / e-Telephone

www.EquitableLaw.com

Tuesday, 20th November 2018

Enterprise Management Share Option Schemes (E.M.I.s) . . .

Businesses  / companies often approach this Solicitors practice - seeking to discuss share option schemes (and in particular EMIs).

If this includes you - Do please ask us for 'appropriate' reading materials for your purposes - Such as the annexed (extract).

EMI Share Option Schemes are a very powerful workforce incentivisation tool - but they do have to be implemented (and run), both with careful thought and skilfully prepared documentation.

There are a huge number of (largely) unqualified, inexperienced and inexpert laymen selling such schemes to relatively early stage / fast growing businesses (who seek to be 'low cost' in the way that such arrangements are introduced).

Be warned that 'low cost' and 'cost-effective' are not the same things = I (and many of my contemporaries) - see huge problems at a later stage in a business' / company's development (i.e upon exercise of the relevant options - whether on sale or otherwise) - costing tens of thousands of pounds in professional fees to correct (if they can be corrected at all) - at which point the 'cowboys' who were historically involved - have long spent their fee for setting up the deficient scheme (and only at that long subsequent point of discovering the deficiencies - does the relevant business / company realise they have no redress = they only then understand that they historically dealt with an unauthorised, unregulated, and in reality - uninsured business who cannot and will not help put right their mistakes).

The maxim (accordingly) is do / always 'Use A Solicitor' - But don't underestimate the upfront (and ongoing) external costs and management time and effort in establishing and running an EMI scheme (properly)!

I look forward to hopefully 'talking' soon.         

With best regards

Dan Johnson - Principal & Business Law Solicitor

www.EquitableLaw.com  -  Solicitors

+44 (0) 7788 537 187 : U.K. Cell. / e-Tel.

+44 (0) 20 8780 3319 : London Landline