Uncovering missing social services records and claiming compensation for child protection failings
Our client had been placed into care by a London-based local authority around 1989, when she was 4 years old. Her mother was suffering from serious long-term mental health issues and her natural father was a violent alcoholic.
Advice to company in financial difficulty
Verisona Law was initially instructed by a large German holding company to advise on the best way of dealing with a failing subsidiary based in the north of England. Various options were explored in a series of meetings with the German directors including restructuring, the provision of limited further funding, a company voluntary arrangement and a prepack administration. Advice and assistance provided by the team at Verisona Law included dealing with employment issues.
Pursuing a law firm for professional negligence and costs
Our client had previously instructed a local firm of solicitors to act in a substantial and highly acrimonious boundary dispute.
Withholding payment for goods due to defects, and in lieu of damages
Our client had ordered textile costing tens of thousands of pounds for a new product range. The supplier had assured our client that they could continue to supply the material, which was key to the new product range’s success.
Legal advice on new album and tour
Our client, a solo artist, had recorded a new album and was looking to make contact with music industry executives in order to promote her music and secure release of her album. We introduced her to a number of key music industry contacts and spoke to individual financial investors on her behalf.
Advising on film production and investment issues
Our client, a film production company, came to us seeking advice on the investment and production aspects of their new feature film.