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Contract Variations – how to implement them correctly

The question has recently come before the European Courts as to whether a company fulfilling orders for goods ……
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An overview of Force Majeure clauses

Parties may agree to vary the terms of a contract by mutual agreement, one party may have the unilateral right…
6 years ago
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Trademark infringement: Liability for counterfeit goods

The question has recently come before the European Courts as to whether a company fulfilling orders……
6 years ago
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Case study: Three-cornered demergers

a three-cornered demerger incorporates a capital reduction. Under a three-cornered demerger, therefore, a new holding company is formed…
6 years ago
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Case study: what is a section 110 demerger?

A demerger is the process through which a single business entity is divided into separate companies or groups of companies….
6 years ago
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When do you need a deed of termination? A quick guide.

Following on from our previous article on contract termination: getting it wrong, some businesses might not have an express or…
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Contract termination: Getting it wrong

A business wishing to terminate a contract should carefully assess whether a valid right to terminate has arisen and should…
6 years ago
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Commercial Agents Regulations in a contract? Consequences of termination.

The Regulations give commercial agents certain rights that go beyond those implied under the common law of England and Wales….
6 years ago
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Restructuring for business efficiency

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on UK businesses who are continuing to adapt to the ongoing changes daily….
6 years ago
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Are you relying on an express duty of good faith?

Parties to a contract can expressly agree that they will act in good faith under the terms of the contract…
6 years ago
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Mythbusting Common Misconceptions: force majeure

The force majeure clause is frequently seen as a “boilerplate” clause which often receives little or no attention, rarely forming…
6 years ago
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Bespoke Terms and Conditions and Key Considerations in Business to Business Arrangements

We often have businesses come to us with “off-the-shelf” terms and conditions and it is often the case that they…
6 years ago