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Insulating Construction Contracts from Insolvent Contractors

The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used on many construction projects in England…
2 years ago
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Renters Reform Bill – Update following the General Election

2 years ago
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Overcoming Landlord Silence: The Vesting Order Approach

In the realm of property ownership, the concept of an absentee freeholder can present a unique set of challenges for…
2 years ago
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Navigating the EU Artificial Intelligence Act: How Businesses can Prepare  

On the 13 March 2024, the European Parliament adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act (‘AI Act’)….
2 years ago
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Recovery of arrears & breaches of a commercial lease

What are the options for a commercial landlord when faced with non payment of rent or other breaches of a…
2 years ago
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Separating from a partner you live with

The law surrounding cohabitating partners is a minefield and the unfortunate reality is that when such relationships break down, disputes…
2 years ago
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Derivative claims – a means for minority shareholders to fight back

The laws of England & Wales consider private limited companies to have their own legal personality separate from that of…
2 years ago
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Barclays Bank UK v Terry and the previously hypothetical “bifurcated process”

A recent High Court decision in favour of Barclays Bank has sparked intrigue in the field of representative actions….
3 years ago
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When can a Will be Challenged?

Families are complicated affairs and unfortunately the death of a loved one can expose the cracks in inter-family relations….
3 years ago
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Jack Daniel’s loses trademark dispute against Scottish comedians

The well known Tennessee whiskey business, Jack Daniel’s, failed in its attempt to oppose a UK trade mark application……
3 years ago
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Residential Landlord Rights / Responsibility Update November 2023

There was concern by Tenant organisations, that perfectly well-behaved paying tenants were being forced out by landlords….
3 years ago
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High-rise buildings – who is responsible for their safety?

The Grenfell Tower tragedy sparked the most important review of building safety legislation in the history of the UK….
3 years ago