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3 Business lawyers who speak your language... Vyman is a young, dynamic law firm, established in 1998 having now grown to a complement of three offices: Harrow, Gravesend and Medway. If you are looking to expand your business by taking on new premises, acquiring another company or entering into a joint venture, Vyman Solicitors will provide you with transparent effective legal solutions in a format you can understand, thus ensuring you have all of the information needed to proceed confidently. If your business is facing difficulties because of debt or disagreements, we have the technical know-how and the experience to help you achieve the best possible outcome. If you are involved in complex commercial, property or criminal disputes which need resolving, Vyman has the knowledge and expertise to guide you to the best possible solution. Our clients often congratulate us on our results and are pleased with our personal and responsive service, which we provide at a cost which is reasonable. We know that each case is unique and, regardless of size and complexity, every client is given the same level of attention. Our success rate speaks volumes and has brought Vyman Solicitors recognition and respect in our fields. Testimonials and case studies are available upon request. Please contact a member of staff to request these. To help you gain a further understanding of how we can help you, please contact us on or visit Our particular strengths and expertise lie in the fields of Commercial Litigation, Business Matters, Commercial and Residential Property, Insolvency, Employment Law and Criminal Law (including motor offences and Prison Law).

4 Corporate & Commercial Vyman Solicitors is experienced in dealing with advising on all types of noncontentious commercial matters and transactions. Our aim is to ensure that your business and financial interests are protected in a cost effective manner. It is important to take legal advice as to the structure and method of undertaking any new business venture. We are able to advise and assist in relation to the following types of transactions and matters: Acquisition and sale of limited companies and businesses Loan agreements and secured lending Joint ventures Agency and distribution agreements Our aim is to ensure that your business and financial interests are protected in a cost effective manner.

5 Litigation We recognise that litigation is stressful and we are proactive in helping our clients find a way to resolve disputes at minimum cost and inconvenience and with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. On occasions this might involve the need to apply for urgent injunctive relief; on other occasions the best course might be to arrange a round table meeting at an early stage with a view to resolving a dispute by negotiation or mediation. Before we enter into a negotiation, our aim is to ensure that our clients are in the strongest possible bargaining position. We have built up successful professional relationships with a highly effective team of barristers and other experts, whom we are able to call upon for advice and assistance on any matter. These strong links enable us to call upon the services of the right person for the right job, resulting in a timely and efficient handling of our client s case, with the aim of resolving our client s dispute as quickly and effectively as possible. Strong links enable us to call upon the services of the right person for the right job. We have expertise in a variety of areas which include: Shareholder, company and partnership disputes Employment disputes (including wrongful and unfair dismissal) Contractual disputes Banking disputes Defamation (Libel and Slander) Property disputes Insolvency Fraud (including freezing and search injunctions) Professional negligence Contested will and inheritance disputes Copyright and intellectual property infringement Rights of light and other easements

6 Dispute Resolution Vyman Solicitors has developed a reputation for resolving disputes successfully. We aim to resolve disputes before they become too serious and certainly before trial but, if a trial is unavoidable, we have been successful in the great majority of our cases. We have won notable cases including the landmark case of Beaulane Properties Limited v Terence Charles Palmer [2005] EWCH (Ch), in which the court was persuaded to apply the Human Rights Act to a private property dispute for the first time. The case was the subject of a further successful Court of Appeal decision in February This case illustrates our desire to be creative and to push the boundaries on our client s behalf, where appropriate, in order to achieve the right results for our clients.

7 Commercial Property Vyman Solicitors are well established and highly regarded by our clients within the commercial property field. Property portfolio management Our property team consists of experienced property lawyers with substantial heavy-weight experience gained with the large commercial London firms. We can therefore handle all property matters with ease and confidence, from the most routine of day-to-day property work and portfolio management issues through to complex transactions. Our clients welcome our proactive, common sense, commercial approach on matters, enabling us to add real value to their businesses. We act for a wide range of clients from professional investors, developers, property traders, and individuals, based in the UK as well as off-shore. Our work covers all aspects of commercial property transactions and matters: Sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties Property development Property joint ventures Investments Secured lending for banks and borrowers Business sales and purchases (freehold and leasehold) Landlord and tenant issues Property litigation Tenant default and insolvency We provide a cost effective and comprehensive package to cater for all of a client s property requirements. Hotels, restaurants and licensed premises

8 Residential Conveyancing Vyman Solicitors boasts a team of specialist conveyancers who deal exclusively with residential conveyancing. Our services range from the sale and purchase of all types of residential properties, to the transfer of equity and remortgage work. We recognise that what should be an exciting experience can sometimes become extremely stressful. It is our aim therefore to help you through the process and make it as trouble and stress free as possible by providing a personal, pro-active and friendly service. The quality of our service is illustrated by the volume of repeat business we receive from satisfied clients and also those who have recommended us to friends and family. We have an extensive client base, from first time buyers to professional full time property developers. We can deal with all kinds of transactions: Private treaty purchases or sales Auction sales and purchases Re-mortgages and loan agreements Repossessions Option agreements Conditional contracts Pre-emption rights Enfranchisement issues The key benefits of our conveyancing procedure for you are as follows: Fixed fee transactions Our target service levels ensure you are treated in a professional and friendly manner at all times A designated member of the residential conveyancing team is always on hand to answer any queries you may have Home Information Packs we can provide all the information you will require for this Bespoke conveyancing case management system ensuring efficient and cost-effective conveyancing Direct link via the Internet to the Land Registry Information Service allowing immediate delivery of search results.

9 Employment Our Employment team is able to advise our clients, whether employer or employee, in relation to all aspects of the employment relationship. Employment law is an ever changing and fast moving area. We keep abreast of the many changes which take place in this area of the law. We are experienced in dealing with a range of matters, from drafting employment contracts and procedural documents, such as employment handbooks and disciplinary and grievance procedures, to advising on contentious issues between employers and employees, from minor disputes to substantial claims. The type of matters we are routinely called upon to advise on include: Preparation of Employment Handbooks and Standard Contracts Redundancy and dismissal Disciplinary and grievance matters and procedures Claims for wrongful and unfair dismissal Racial, sexual and other discrimination laws We work closely with barristers and other professional experts in this area in order to assess the merits of each client s case and to advise on the best course of action to pursue. We have attended at courts and employment tribunals and achieved notable successes, both in decided cases and negotiated settlements.

10 Insolvency Vyman Solicitors has extensive experience in dealing with both personal and corporate Insolvency. We offer sound and practical advice to clients who find themselves in financial difficulty as well as those representing creditors and restructuring and administering companies. We act for a number of insolvency practitioners appointed as trustees in bankruptcy, liquidators, administrators or receivers. We aim to provide effective guidance and expert advice in this potentially very complex and stressful area. We have excellent links with insolvency practitioners, specialist barristers, financial advisors, chartered accountants and restructuring experts, enabling us to offer an extremely high level of expertise in this area. Corporate We are equally experienced and comfortable in acting for directors and shareholders, as well as administrators, receivers and liquidators dealing with corporate insolvency involving: Placing companies into administration, liquidation or receivership Preparing and responding to statutory demands and winding-up petitions Assisting insolvency practitioners or directors in relation to investigation into the affairs of the insolvent company including presenting and defending claims made by insolvency practitioners Advising on legal proceedings against former directors (including for wrongful trading, fraudulent trading and disqualification proceedings) Personal We offer advice and support for individuals involved in financial difficulty to those who are subject to complex and drawn out bankruptcy proceedings: Responding to statutory demands Negotiating with debtors to arrange settlement of outstanding debts Contesting bankruptcy petitions presented at Court Arranging IVAs suitable to our clients Liaising and working with financial advisors with a view to re-financing Dealing with all aspects of insolvency litigation (e.g. undervalue transactions) We act on behalf of creditors as well and we can assist with the entire process, from presenting the statutory demand on the client s behalf to obtaining a bankruptcy order and beyond. We are also experienced in advising trustees-inbankruptcy and in carrying out all the necessary procedural steps to realise the assets of the bankruptcy estate. We offer sound and practical advice to clients who find themselves in financial difficulty

11 Criminal Law Our criminal department is able to deal with all criminal offences and a member of our criminal team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Having a solicitor present you as soon as you are arrested ensures your legal rights are protected and advanced where appropriate. Our extensive experience of advising suspects accused of all offences provides you with the confidence that our experienced lawyers can assist you and answer your queries. Our criminal Solicitors represent clients regularly at Police Stations and before Magistrates Court, Crown Courts, and Appeals Courts such as Court of Appeal. Our excellent history of achieving acquittals when defending clients at trial allows us to take pride in our legal expertise. Our reputation has meant that we are often approached during all stages of trial to review their case to establish if there are any grounds for appeal. Vyman Solicitors are happy to take any case, regardless of whether your original representation was from a different source. Police Station and 24 Hour Assistance

12 Harrow Office Gravesend Office Medway Office Vyman House 104 College Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 1BQ 26 Harmer Street Gravesend Kent DA12 2AX G17 Innovation Centre Maidstone Road Chatham, Kent ME5 9FD Tel: Fax: Tel: Fax: Tel: UK Registered No VAT Registration No