01 Aug 2019
2 minutes
Bar wars – and the scope of a solicitor’s duty to advise
Just how far must a solicitor go when advising their client in a transactional context?
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01 Aug 2019
3 minutes
Insolvency practitioners: Teflon trustee no longer stuck with costs
We report on the recent Supreme Court decision of BPE Solicitors v Gabriel, in which the liability of a trustee in bankruptcy for costs awarded prior to bankruptcy was considered.
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01 Aug 2019
2 minutes
NEC3 - The Emperor's new clothes
We provide an overview of the April 2013 amendments to the NEC Engineering and Construction suite of contracts.
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01 Aug 2019
4 minutes
Good faith: sink or swim – the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Versloot
We look at the Supreme Court’s decision in Versloot on fraudulent devices or collateral lies.
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01 Aug 2019
3 minutes
The Mesothelioma Act 2014
What does the future hold for the management of these long term risks.
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30 Aug 2019
4 minutes
Procurement challenges – two bites at the cherry?
We report on a recent judgment, which is of interest to contracting authorities and suppliers alike.
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01 Aug 2019
4 minutes
AIB v Mark Redler Co - an important Court of Appeal decision
An important Court of Appeal decision (where we acted for the defendant solicitors) deals with the responsibilities of a solicitor acting for a lender on a re-mortgage and causation in claims for breach of trust.
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01 Aug 2019
1 minute
The wood through the trees: drafting section 106 obligations
A recent case has shown the importance of drafting s106 obligations carefully and in accordance with the terms of the statute, to ensure that covenants are enforceable and can therefore be taken into account as a material consideration when a planning authority is determining a planning application.
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16 Mar 2021
6 minutes
What does the Government’s Industrial Strategy mean for supply chains?
The Government has published its White Paper on a modern Industrial Strategy for Britain, setting out a long-term plan aimed at boosting productivity and growth. Frances Churchard and Ruth Andrew consider the Government’s proposals and their potential impact on manufacturing, logistics and supply chain management.
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15 Jul 2022
1 minute
Construction focus: pricing in target cost contracts
An employer was held liable only for “reasonably and properly incurred” costs under a bespoke target costs contract which went seriously over budget.
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01 Aug 2019
2 minutes
Quick guide: How to plan for NHS service reconfiguration
A quick guide for planning NHS service reconfiguration
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01 Aug 2019
4 minutes
Freedom of Information – it’s not the only law
Whether you are making a freedom of information request or are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Supreme Court’s judgment in Kennedy v Charity Commission (2014) reminds us that the Act is not the only means of accessing information
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