Solutions for all businesses – talk to us about our Bespoke Commercial Schemes
Speak to our Sales TeamIt’s always challenging running a business, from keeping up with the latest legislation to resolving problems with suppliers or receiving an unexpected visit from the taxman. Legal problems can arise suddenly and prove expensive and time-consuming to deal with.
We have a range of commercial legal expenses policies to suit every size and shape of business, as well as our bespoke commercial scheme options. To discuss any of these options contact us by clicking here or join our Live Chat by clicking the yellow icon on the bottom right of the web page.
If you have a dispute with
an employee it can be stressful, time-consuming and very costly to both your finances and reputation. We will pay the legal costs of defending your business if an employee brings a claim against you provided that there is a reasonable prospect of your defence being successful. We will also pay compensation awarded against you.
All businesses operate within a complicated framework
of legislation. Our business legal services website can
help you to remain compliant but if things go wrong we will pay the legal costs to defend your business throughout a criminal investigation or prosecution,
including motoring offences.
Our insured runs a small manufacturing business from purpose-built premises on a small industrial estate. Adjacent to the premises is a second-hand car dealership. On numerous occasions, the dealership had been parking stock on our insured's property and obstructing access. Our insured contacted the ARAG legal advice line who advised they had a potential claim.
This was passed to a specialist Lawyer who successfully pursued the claim. ARAG paid the solicitors costs of £2,300 plus VAT and the stock was moved from the insured’s premises.
The insured contacted ARAG when an ex-employee claimed that they had suffered discrimination on the grounds of religion. The case was high profile and received media attention which led to the insured receiving threatening and offensive correspondence. Our policy provided crisis communication cover which paid the fees of a public relations expert to manage media communication to help them put their side of the story.
As it was not possible to arrive at a settlement with their ex-employee through mediation a claim was filed at employment tribunal. The Lawyer appointed by ARAG assessed the chances of winning the case at 60%.
Due to the complexity of the case it was listed for a 4 day hearing. The case was settled in the insured’s favour and the legal costs of £21,000 were paid by ARAG.
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