Gemma Pearmain
Senior Associate
I specialise in helping businesses and individuals to avoid and resolve commercial disputes with particular expertise in advising on contractual disputes including termination issues, breaches of contract and contract claims. I also advise on issues arising from corporate sales and acquisitions.
With particular experience in the healthcare sector, I have acted for both buyers and sellers of pharmacies, dental practices and care providers.
Where there has been an issue with the decision making process of public authorities I am experienced in acting for those bringing or defending judicial review proceedings as well as for third parties with an interest in the outcome.
My role is to identify the key commercial and legal issues at an early stage, to advise my clients on the strength of their position and then guide them through the options, tactics and process to achieve the best commercial outcome for them in the particular circumstances.
Expertise
- Complex contractual disputes
- Warranty, indemnity and tax covenant claims
- Breaches of restrictive covenants
- Joint venture disputes
- Disputes concerning deposits, stock and completion accounts
- Disputes regarding recruitment fees and estate agent commission
- Judicial review
Recent articles I've written:
- Why food and drink businesses should review their contracts in light of Brexit
- Why everyone should have interest on their radar
- Interest applicable to commercial contracts
- Guidance note for deposits in pharmacy and dental transactions
- How do the courts deal with the victims of invoice fraud?
- The Importance of Partnership Agreements for GP Practices
- Getting social media right
- Guidance note for parties outside the jurisdiction
- Are heads of terms or letters of intent legally binding?
- The importance of clarity in partnership arrangements
- Pharmacy sales – dispensing with stock valuation disputes
- Pharmacy sales – dispensing with stock valuation disputes
- Dealing with late contractual performance – how a notice making time of the essence can help
- Is ‘time is of the essence’ and what does it mean?
- Harassment….what to do?
- The new European Online Dispute Resolution Platform for consumers and traders
- What to do if a court judgment has been entered against you
- Invoice fraud – a real threat to your business
- Protecting your business reputation from online criticism
- Statutory Remedies for Late Payment of Commercial Debts