Taking stock of the Mini-Budget, the new Chancellor’s Statement and beyond – how the employment law landscape may be changing
In light of recent government announcements and policy changes, we explore what may be in store for employers
20 October 2022
Procurement Bill: The Government publishes new training proposals and guidance
Government Procurement Reform Team seeks to prepare contracting authorities, utilities, concessions, and the defence sector for the advent of the Procurement Act with awareness, preparedness and training tools
31 October 2022
“You ought to have known”: Deeper Dive on how specific factors drove the limitation outcome in Siemens v HS2
This article is our in more depth review of the facts of the latest Siemens v HS2 judgment in which the Court provided guidance on when things about which a Claimant “ought to have known” will start the 30 day limitation clock for procurement challenges
07 November 2022
“You ought to have known”: Limitation arguments in the context of new claims in existing procurement litigation
The Court provides further guidance on when things about which a Claimant “ought to have known” will start the 30 day limitation clock for procurement challenges. (Siemens v HS2)
07 November 2022
Important decision on agricultural Notices to Quit
Thomas v Turner is a controversial Court of Appeal decision narrowing scope for the court to 'rescue' and hold valid an incorrect agricultural Notice to Quit
09 November 2022
Small Modular Reactors: siting considerations and consenting routes
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are increasingly being seen as a critical component of the UK’s future energy generation landscape. We outline the key developments influencing the siting considerations and consenting routes for those projects.
10 November 2022
Procurement Expert View: Why the automatic suspension to prevent contract signature rarely remains in place
Analysing cases since 2017, and looking at the applicable test through the latest case law (Practice Plus), we consider the factors which have led to the overwhelming majority of automatic suspensions being lifted in procurement cases over the last 5 years
18 November 2022
Thomas Barnes & Sons PLC (in administration) -v- Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
A recent TCC judgment has permitted an employer to terminate in circumstances where the notice of termination was not initially served in accordance with the contract
01 November 2022
Fraudulent calumny and poisoning a testator’s mind
The court has set aside a Will because the testator’s mind had been poisoned against one child in favour of another
02 November 2022
The tail that wags the dog: What is reasonable and proportionate documentary disclosure in the context of procurement litigation?
We consider two recent judgments on the appropriate scope of disclosure for both a contracting authority and a challenging bidder
12 December 2022
Why is a change to allergen labelling laws necessary and what will happen next?
Following a consultation earlier this year, the government has announced it will be implementing a change to the laws around allergen labelling
16 July 2019
Food crime unit announced
On 4 September 2014 the final version of the Elliot report into food integrity and assurance of food supply networks was published.
16 September 2014