A manufacturing business held a registered design patent over a proprietary flooring technology.

While the core product was performing well within its existing market, the patent itself was underutilised commercially.

Business rates remain one of the most significant fixed costs facing UK businesses, particularly for those operating from physical premises such as manufacturers, hospitality operators, retailers and logistics businesses.

Recently, Dinmore Bell assisted a petrol station operator facing a serious contractual dispute with a major fuel supplier.

What began as a routine supply agreement rapidly developed into a situation where the business was facing a potential six-figure legal claim.

A recent matter involved a prolonged commercial dispute between a multi-site operator and a national energy supplier concerning disputed billing and enforcement pressure.

The issue related to historic account discrepancies and escalated into sustained correspondence, including formal recovery action and threat of further enforcement.

The financial exposure exceeded £30,000.