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Uber loses appeal in worker status case

The EAT has upheld an employment tribunal decision that two Uber drivers were workers, not self-employed contractors, and were therefore entitled to the national minimum wage and paid holiday.
10 November 2017

Food fraud: how will Brexit affect fraud in the food supply chain?

The rules around food safety and labelling requirements are clear and robust. Problems arise, however, on both an EU and a UK scale when it comes to dealing with fraud in the food supply chain.
09 November 2017

Are damages available for public procurement breaches?

If public authorities make an error in evaluating a tender, what should the remedy be? UK courts and European courts have different interpretations. Where does this leave authorities and bidders?
09 November 2017

Brexit – the Trade Bill 2017

The government lays down the first steps on the UK's road to independent trade post Brexit, but reveals just how much work there is still to be done.
09 November 2017

VAT and DB pension schemes: HMRC review confirms current rules

Current rules about when an employer can recover VAT on services to its DB pension scheme will continue to apply in future alongside other options if suitable in particular cases.
09 November 2017

Press release

Burges Salmon advises L1 Renewables on £12m energy sector refinancing

L1 has a track record of investing in renewable energy including providing debt financing to onshore wind farms, energy from waste plants and energy efficient street lighting.
08 November 2017

UK trading with the world post-Brexit

UK government is outlining how the UK will become an independent global trading nation post-Brexit. For that UK businesses will need new arrangements for trading with the EU and the rest of the world.
08 November 2017

Press release

Burges Salmon named Property Management Legal Advisory Firm of the Year

Property Week Management All-Stars celebrate excellence across all segments of the management of real estate.
07 November 2017

Blog

Electric vehicles: what are the infrastructure challenges and opportunities?

There can be little doubt that electric vehicles will continue to gain market share from petrol and diesel vehicles. But how quickly and to what extent?
07 November 2017

Limiting liability for misrepresentation: key issues and practical points

Contractual clauses limiting liability for misrepresentation have stood up to scrutiny. There are practical steps parties can take to minimise the risk of claims for misrepresentation against them.
06 November 2017

HM Treasury publishes response to PSD2 consultation

In this article we explore the government’s response to industry and consumer feedback on its PSD2 consultation and highlight key changes to its position on implementing the directive.
03 November 2017

Trust update: no more "washing out" distributions and a new tax on gifts from abroad

The draft Finance Bill will curtail tax planning for offshore trusts. Distributions to non-UK residents will no longer reduce accumulated gains and residents could be taxed on receipt of onward gifts.
03 November 2017

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