How to resolve business disputes
by Marion Kennedy | January 24, 2023 | Featured, Guides | 0 Comments
Knowing how to resolve business disputes is a crucial part of running a business. It’s important to try to resolve your dispute out of court first.

Marion joined Sparqa Legal as a Senior Legal Editor in 2018. She previously worked as a corporate/commercial lawyer for five years at one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, Kensington Swan (now Dentons Kensington Swan), and as an in-house legal consultant for a UK tech company. Marion regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, contributing across its commercial, IP and health and safety law content.
How much does it cost to bring a small claim?
by Marion Kennedy | January 19, 2023 | Featured, Guides | 0 Comments
A small claim is a simple, low-value legal claim brought in the County Court. Our latest blog sets out how much it will cost to bring a small claim.

Marion joined Sparqa Legal as a Senior Legal Editor in 2018. She previously worked as a corporate/commercial lawyer for five years at one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, Kensington Swan (now Dentons Kensington Swan), and as an in-house legal consultant for a UK tech company. Marion regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, contributing across its commercial, IP and health and safety law content.
Newsflash: Additional bank holiday announced to mark the King’s coronation
by Marion Kennedy | January 17, 2023 | Featured, News | 0 Comments
The Government has announced that Monday 8 May 2023 will be a bank holiday across the whole of the United Kingdom, to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Find out about your obligations to staff in our recent blog.

Marion joined Sparqa Legal as a Senior Legal Editor in 2018. She previously worked as a corporate/commercial lawyer for five years at one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, Kensington Swan (now Dentons Kensington Swan), and as an in-house legal consultant for a UK tech company. Marion regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, contributing across its commercial, IP and health and safety law content.
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- 2 February 2023: Bank of England’s base rate review
- 15 March 2023: Spring Budget
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