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8 April 2021

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Finally a conclusion to 16 year-long CVA

Administrators of TXU UK Ltd applied to conclude a 16 year long Company Voluntary Arrangement (“CVA”) despite existence of contingent personal injury and pension claims.

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8 April 2021

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Steinhoff scheme of arrangement approved

An objector who was not a creditor, but affected by the overall scheme of arrangement did have standing to raise objections.

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8 April 2021

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Good news for charity trustees

In a decision that will provide comfort for charity trustees across the land who often volunteer and are not paid for their services, the High Court refused to disqualify the trustees of Kids Company as company directors.

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7 April 2021

The tax risks of working remotely from overseas

As the coronavirus pandemic extends into a second year, working remotely from an attractive overseas location can be an appealing prospect. However, the tax implications should not be forgotten.

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6 April 2021

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Asda staff win a major victory in their equal pay claim

In a hotly anticipated decision at the Supreme Court last week, Asda supermarket staff won a major victory in their equal pay claim against Asda. Although the ruling does not mean the approximately 35,000 claimants have won the right to equal pay, the ruling does represent a big step forward and means their claim can continue.

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30 March 2021

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Rejection in triplicate: Section 117 responsible commissioner revisited (again...and again…and again…)

In a curious turn of events on Ordinary Residence determinations, Jane Williams reviews the judicial review proceedings in R (Worcestershire County Council) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

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30 March 2021

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Build to Rent: Resilient despite the pandemic?

The Build to Rent (BTR) sector enjoyed impressive growth before the pandemic. With around one in five households in the UK now renting, BTR has been well positioned to benefit.

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30 March 2021

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Existing buildings - re-use and recycle

2019 brought the climate crisis into worldwide focus, and with UK building operations accounting for approximately 30% of the country’s emissions, tackling climate change has become impossible for the property industry to ignore. With the Government’s target to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a focus on sustainability is very much on the agenda.

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30 March 2021

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The latest employment rates and limits

New rates for many statutory payments and compensation limits will apply from April 2021. We have set out the latest figures in a helpful table, for HR professionals to download and have to hand.

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29 March 2021

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I’ve just been notified of an English freezing order. Help!

People located outside of the UK are often concerned to learn they may be expected to comply with an English freezing order. If you are sent such an order you should take advice as soon as possible. However, the good news is that if you find yourself in this situation there are a number of things you can check that may mean you are not required to comply with the order. You may even be entitled to recover from the applicant your expenses incurred obtaining legal advice in respect of the order, or applying to the court to clarify your obligations.

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26 March 2021

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Biotech patents – assessing validity for broad claims

This article considers the application of the Supreme Court's ruling in Regeneron v Kymab to a patent dispute between Illumina and MGI. When you have a broadly defined biotech invention, how much disclosure is required for it to avoid an insufficiency attack?

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5 min read

23 March 2021

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Corporate law collectives

Practical guidance and tips on buy and build, consolidation, platform bolt-ons, add-ons, roll-up strategy. All terms used to describe a target company for a buyer.

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22 March 2021

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Protecting reputation - why understanding your supply chain is so important

The recent case brought against Biffa by three individuals who were victims of human trafficking and slavery has emphasised, yet again, the importance for businesses of carrying out effective due diligence on their supply chains.

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18 March 2021

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Lender claims – problems ahead?

An article concerning developments in the residential housing market which may impact future exposures to claims by lenders. The combination of some history repeating itself, together with potential changes involving blockchain where ‘shares’ in property are created, mean that the profession needs to be on its guard as much as ever.

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14 March 2021

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Insurance brokers' duties: avoiding the risk of unnecessary litigation

James Thompson and Shanice Holder consider the High Court’s recent decision which provides a reminder of the insurance brokers' duty to protect its policyholder client from the unnecessary risk of litigation with its insurer.

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12 March 2021

Recovery Loan Scheme – New government-backed loan scheme announced for UK businesses

In welcome news for UK businesses suffering from the continued impact of Covid-19, the Government announced in the Budget on 3 March that it would be introducing a new loan scheme, called the ‘Recovery Loan Scheme’, to support ongoing access to government-backed finance until at least the end of the year.

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5 March 2021

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: frequently asked questions

The Government announced in its March budget that the Scheme will now continue until the end of September 2021. Employer contributions will start to increase from July onwards.

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5 March 2021

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Collateral attack: where are we now?

Within the space of four weeks the Court of Appeal have handed down three decisions dealing with collateral attack and abuse of process in the context of proceedings following earlier litigation.

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6 min read

5 March 2021

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The UK’s new medicines and medical devices regime – next steps

This article considers the newly finalised Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021. How will this the affect life science industry in the UK after Brexit?

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3 March 2021

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Late night coding: who owns the results?

An article discussing the ownership of copyright where work is done by an employee out of hours. A recent case Penhallurick v MD5 Limited sheds light on how this is analysed.

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