Business Law Question

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College of Banking and Financial Studies
Assignment Brief – BTEC
Higher National Diploma in Business (Level 5)
Student Name /ID Number
ST. No:
Unit Number and Title
Unit 7, Business Law (H/617/0736)
Academic Year
Spring 2023-24
Unit Assessor
Ms. Sona Narayan and Mr. Gnanendran
I. V. Name
Mr Vaheed Z Ubaidullah
Assignment Title
Law and Legal System
Issue Date
Formative Feedback Date
Final Submission Date
18-03-2024
18-04-2024
29-04-2024
Submission Format:
1. The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a
concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12.
2. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs, and subsections as appropriate, and
all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing
system.
3. Please provide a bibliography using Harvard referencing system if you referred any sources
for theoretical parts or questions.
4. The document must be submitted to Turnitin in MS Word document.
5. The total word count (excluding bibliography) of the report should be around 2,500
words, but you will not be penalised for exceeding the word limit.
6. The file must be saved in the format: student ID-BL-Formative-A1, for formative
submission and student ID-BL-Summative-A1, for summative assignment.
7. In case of extenuating situations, the relevant college policies apply.
Unit Learning Outcomes:
LO1 – Explain the nature of the legal system.
LO2 – Illustrate the potential impact of the law on a business.
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Vocational Scenario (LO 1 & LO 2)
Shell, formally known as Royal Dutch Shell, here after referred as Shell Oman is one of the largest
and most prominent multinational energy companies in the world. It was formed in 1907 through
the merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and Shell Transport and Trading Company. The
company operates in various segments of the energy industry, including oil and gas exploration,
production, refining, distribution, and marketing.
As an integrated energy company, Shell has a global presence and operates in more than 70
countries, including Oman. The company is involved in the exploration and production of oil and
gas reserves, both onshore and offshore, utilizing advanced technologies to extract hydrocarbon
resources. Shell has a strong focus on innovative techniques, such as deepwater drilling and
enhanced oil recovery, to maximize production efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
In Oman, Shell operates through its subsidiary, Shell Oman Marketing Company. The subsidiary
plays a vital role in the marketing and distribution of Shell-branded products, including fuels,
lubricants, and other energy-related services. Shell Oman Marketing Company operates a network
of service stations across the country, catering to the energy needs of consumers and industries in
Oman.
Shell Oman had entered a long-term supply contract with ExxonMobil Ltd, another prominent oil
company operating in the UK. The supply contract is for the provision of crucial equipment and
services. However, Shell Oman alleges that ExxonMobil Ltd has consistently failed to meet its
contractual obligations, resulting in substantial financial losses and significant project delays for
Shell Oman. Despite repeated attempts to resolve the matter amicably, the parties have been
unable to reach a satisfactory resolution.
As part of their litigation plans, they recognize the importance of understanding the UK legal
framework and legal system to ensure compliance and navigate any legal challenges that may arise.
Moreover, they still need to continue their existing contracts with ExxonMobil Ltd and other oil
companies in UK (British Petroleum and TotalEnergies) With this aim, Shell Oman approached
Curtis LLP a leading law firm of Oman having a branch in UK to advise them on Law and Legal system
of UK. You are a trainee consultant of the Firm was asked to prepare a litigation note which will
enable Shell Oman to refer on the legal system and help them to understand the key legislations
that are required to know for effectively running the business and to overcome legal challenges.
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The litigation note should include:
a) Emphasize on the English Legal System and requires in depth information and knowledge
on how the legal system works.
b) Provide information regarding the role of the UK government in law making and the impact
of important business laws on business.
c) Provide an understanding on the key legislations that are required for effectively running
the business.
d) Provide a coherent and critical evaluation of the legal system and law, with evidence drawn
from a range of different examples to support judgments.
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome
Pass
Merit
Distinction
P1 Explain different
sources of law
LO1 Explain the nature of
the legal system
LO2 Illustrate the
potential impact of the
law on a business
M1 Evaluate the
effectiveness of the legal
system in terms of recent
reforms and
developments.
P2 Explain the role of
government in law
making and how
statutory and common
law is applied in the
justice courts.
D1 Provide a coherent
and critical evaluation of
the legal system and
law,
with evidence drawn
from
a range of different
relevant examples to
M2 Analyse the potential
support judgements.
P3 Using specific
impact on business
examples illustrate how
through differentiation
company, employment
between legislation,
and contract law has a
regulations and
potential impact upon
standards.
business.
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WHAT IS REQUIRED TO SATISFY THE GRADE
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LEARNER ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION AND DECLARATION
When submitting evidence for assessment, each learner must sign a declaration confirming that
the work is their own.
Please list the evidence submitted for each task. Indicate the page numbers where the evidence
can be found or describe the nature of the evidence (e.g. video, illustration).
Task
reference
Page numbers or
Description
Evidence submitted
LO 1
LO 2
Additional comments to the Assessor:
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced
any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner signature:
Date:
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ASSESSMENT RECORD SHEET – FORMATIVE FEEDBACK
Programme
BTEC HND BUSINESS
LEVEL 5
Learner name
Assignment title
Law & Legal System
Assessor name
Ms Sona Lolu /Mr.
Gnanendran
Unit no. and title
Unit 7, Business Law
Targeted
learning
aims/assessment
criteria
LO 1 and LO 2
Deadline
18-04-2024
Date submitted
Targeted
criteria
Criteria achieved
Assessment comments
First Submission
P1
P2
P3
M1
M2
D1
General comments
Assessor
declaration
I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is the learner’s
own. The learner has clearly referenced any sources used in the work.
I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Assessor
signature
Date
Date of feedback to
learner
Resubmission
authorisation
by Lead
Internal
Verifier*
Date
* All resubmissions must be authorised by the Lead Internal Verifier. Only one
resubmission is possible per assignment, providing:
● The learner has met initial deadlines set in the assignment or has met an agreed
deadline extension.
● The tutor considers that the learner will be able to provide improved evidence without
further guidance.
● Evidence submitted for assessment has been authenticated and accompanied by a
signed and dated declaration of authenticity by the learner.
Any resubmission evidence must be submitted within 15 working days of receipt of results
of assessment.
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ASSESSMENT RECORD SHEET – RESUBMISSION – SUMMATIVE FEEDBACK
Deadline
Targeted
criteria
29-04-2024
Criteria achieved
Date submitted
Assessment comments
P1
P2
P3
M1
M2
D1
General comments
Learner Declaration
I certify that the evidence submitted for this
assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced
any sources used in the work. I understand that
false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner signature
Assessor declaration
Date
I certify that the evidence submitted for this
assignment is the learner’s own. The learner has
clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I
understand that false declaration is a form of
malpractice.
Assessor signature
Date
Date of feedback
to learner
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