No blame game: large companies likely to receive big fines for regulatory breaches
Last week, the Criminal Court of Appeal upheld the imposition of large fines against two companies in respect of environmental and health and safety breaches. What factors were considered?
24 January 2014
InsurTech: digitisation in an age-old industry
A snapshot of major changes to the insurance value chain driven by emerging technologies.
17 March 2017
Investment consultancy probe: FCA makes first market investigation referral to CMA
The FCA has referred the investment consultancy market to the CMA for an in-depth review. This is the first time the FCA has used its powers to make such a reference.
29 September 2017
Collateral warranties: How long is your liability in Scotland?
We comment on the recent Court of Session (Inner House) decision on limitation periods under a collateral warranty in Scotland. The Scottish position once again reflects the position in England
13 November 2019
Is there a general duty to give reasons when granting planning permission?
There is no general statutory requirement to give reasons when granting planning permission, but a statement of reasons may now be required by common law. We look at the key points for practitioners.
08 December 2017
Is whistleblowing in sport fit for purpose? Part 1 – the current picture
This two-part article explores whether the existing cultures and regimes of whistleblowing in sport are fit for purpose. Part 1 below explains the importance of whistleblowing in sport.
17 October 2016
Landlord's right to forfeit versus tenant's administration pre-pack assignment
In September 2014 administrators were appointed over Strada restaurants (trading under SSRL Realisations Limited). The restaurant was tenant of a unit in a shopping centre in Bloomsbury.
04 November 2015
Construction contract drafting in a post-Brexit world: change of law clauses
Brexit sent shockwaves through the construction sector. Now the dust has settled we look at how change of law clauses may be drafted and negotiated differently.
28 September 2016
Construction contract drafting in a post-Brexit world: labour and import duties
In the third of the series we look in more detail at drafting considerations for labour and import duty clauses.
25 January 2017
King v HMRC – Partners can disagree with their Partnership’s Tax Return
What should a partner put on his or her tax return, if he or she disagrees with the partnership's overall tax return?
03 August 2016
COVID-19 impact on construction disputes – our top tips for virtual proceedings
The pandemic has significantly changed how construction claims are dealt with. We look at the impact on adjudication, arbitration and litigation
14 August 2020
Contract execution: past, present and future
Smart contracts could revolutionise aspects of the construction industry. However, a recent case highlights some of the hurdles to overcome before the UKJT’s digital vision can be fully realised
23 December 2019