can anyone recommend me a solicitor?
as it says above, contract law - but obviously I don't want to go into any detail on a public (social media?) forum
If it's (small) business related, can I suggest talking to IPSE ( https://www.ipse.co.uk) and they might be able to help get you in contact with someone?
They're brilliant - can't imagine being in business without them
Rachel
This is supposed to be a helpful comment: "contract law" isn't actually a terribly specific area. When you're calling/looking around (I don't mean on here), you might find it more helpful to mention the industry or activity eg contract for construction of house, franchise agreement, employment contract, contract for the sale of goods...
On the upside, because just about every lawyer ought to be able to understand the basics of your problem and point you in the right direction.
No problem konabunny
Contract software developer, end client, recruitment agency and restrictive covenants
Thanks Rachel, I'll have a look
Yep, IPSE is a good start for that.
Do you have some kind of professional / contract insurance? Providers of those may have a helpline for issues like this, or may even be something you can claim on.
Sounds like you are trying to go work direct for a company after working for them through agency? You meed to have envoked the extended period of hire at beginning of contract OR be out of contract with the firm for over x weeks to go back, x must be defined in tbe agencies terms.
yes Steve in a nutshell but there's more to it than that. Agency and client have fallen out over a major cock-up by the agency. Can't say any more at this stage
Check terms to see what x is. 8 weeks might be likely
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Already done that. But IANAL...
The guy you are looking for is an employment lawyer with a commercial mix to his practice rather than pure tribunal work at an educated guess .
If the client wants you to stay they can set their lawyers on to it, can't they?
Perhaps even give you an indemnity in case the agency comes after you?
We use Iain Burke at Bannermann Burke.
Knows what he is doing and reasonable rates been provincial.
http://www.bannermanburke.co.uk/#
Thanks br