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Expert evidence in public procurement claims (Siemens v HS2)

In this article we look at the recent Siemens v HS2 judgment and discuss the clarity it provides where a party seeks permission for expert evidence in procurement litigation

Legal update

High court clarifies approach to colour trade marks

The High Court has clarified how the Court of Appeal’s 2013 Cadbury v Nestlé judgment should be applied to colour marks in practice

Legal update

Savings in PFI Contracts: is your insurance cost/gain share regime being properly applied?

As the costs of insuring PFI projects fall, is the public sector receiving its proper share of premium savings? Recent adjudication success calls into question

Legal update

Corporate structures and their impact on family business disputes

How do the structures of family businesses affect disputes? What happens if agreements are unwritten, inaccurate or out of date? When are agreements implied?

Event

Webinar on-demand: The new Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 – What does it mean for Landlords and Tenants?

In this on-demand webinar, we consider the impact of the new legislation on landlords, tenants and other parties that have interests in leasehold property

Legal update

Eight questions family business owners need to ask to avoid business-critical disputes

What do family business owners need to ask themselves to ensure they protect their businesses and avoid expensive, destructive disputes?

Legal update

War in Ukraine: can UK businesses terminate contracts with Russian businesses or Russian individuals?

Can UK businesses terminate contracts with Russian businesses or Russian individuals which are not caught by UK sanctions?

Legal update

Part 2 of the National Food Strategy: Making the best use of UK farmland

In this third instalment of our mini-series on Part 2 of the National Food Strategy, we consider Henry Dimbleby’s recommendations for the transition to sustainable farmland with a view to achieving the Government’s target of ‘net zero’ emissions by 2050

Legal update

Part 2 of the National Food Strategy: Reducing diet-related inequality

In the second part of our mini-series on Henry Dimbleby's long-awaited National Food Strategy Part 2, we consider the objectives to eliminate food inequality and considerations for the food industry

Press release

Burges Salmon boosts growth with record number of partner appointments

The firm announces the appointment of 10 new partners, across key growth areas including Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Private Wealth, Construction & Engineering and Projects

Legal update

When can similar fact evidence be relied upon?

A recent successful application by Burges Salmon’ dispute resolution team highlights factors considered by the English Courts when considering whether to allow similar fact evidence

31 January 2022

Legal update

The Law Commission conducts a review of the Arbitration Act 1996

The Law Commission is reviewing the Arbitration Act 1996, the key legislation governing arbitrations in England and Wales

23 December 2021

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