Who are Rickerbys?

Rickerbys are one of the leading law firms in Gloucestershire and highly respected in the commercial arena.  Clients range from plc’s and large corporates, small and medium owner managed businesses, schools, colleges, public sector organisations and charities.

Rickerbys IT and E-commerce team was formed in 1998 supporting businesses and web developers in the “early day” and has gone from strength to strength.  It is the only team in Gloucestershire recognised by independent legal directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for its expertise in this area.

What do we do?

Our IT and E-commerce team advises web developers and website owners on the full range of legal issues relating to the internet including:

• Terms and conditions of business.
• Web development agreements.
• Data protection and privacy policies.
• Regulatory issues such as the Distance Selling Regulations.
• Intellectual property issues such as copyright and trademark protection.
• Domain name and other intellectual property disputes.

No business should trade on the internet or have an internet presence without taking legal advice on these issues.  With our wealth of experience and extensive resources built up over many years, we can provide this advice quickly and cost-effectively.

Why are Rickerbys sponsoring West e-business Group?

As the only recognised provider of E-commerce legal services in the County we are proud to be associated with this innovative new group.  We see Gloucestershire as a thriving, forward-looking business community with superb opportunities for e businesses.  In our experience, many businesses struggle in their search for the right web developer.  This group will be an invaluable resource for such businesses and we want to play our part in making it a success.

How will Rickerbys help West e-business Group?

In the first year of operation we will support the group and its members by:

• Providing informative legal content for the website.
• Publicising the group to our clientbase.
• Giving members the option to subscribe to our free e-bulletin service which will alert them to developments in this sector of the law.
• Putting on one or more seminars for members.Giving members the opportunity to take part in our referral scheme.
  

Our referral scheme and how it can benefit you and your business

The scheme operates like this:

• You enter into a short agreement with us.  There is no obligation to make referrals and no minimum targets.
• You may then refer clients to us for a one hour free advice session to discuss their business model and identify any legal issues.  Your clients will have no obligation to engage us at the end of the session.
• If a client does engage us for legal work to a minimum value of £350 plus VAT, we will pay you a flat referral fee of £50.
  

Everyone benefits:

• Your clients benefit from a free initial consultation and access to the only recognised e-commerce legal specialists in the County.
• We benefit by, hopefully, gaining new clients.
• You benefit financially – two successful referrals per year will pay your membership fee – and you will be secure in the knowledge that you have placed your clients in good hands