The EU Digital Services Act: What You Need to Know as a UK Business
We consider the EU Digital Services Act and what UK businesses need to know
14 April 2023
The Arbitration Act 1996 – the Law Commission releases a second Consultation Paper
The Law Commission, in its review of the key legislation governing arbitrations in England and Wales, recently published a second consultation paper.
19 April 2023
Is AI in your mind’s eye? What the government’s White Paper on AI has in store for employers
An overview for employers of the UK government’s White Paper on AI and its implications
20 April 2023
Who pays the inheritance tax on gifts from life interest trusts?
Trustees often make “gifts” from life interest trusts. Trustees and beneficiaries may be surprised by the allocation of responsibility to actually pay the tax
24 April 2023
DWP Consultation outcome climate and investment reporting — what now for trustees?
The DWP has published its response to its consultation on climate and investment reporting. We analyse the new regulations and next steps for trustees
18 July 2022
Virtual Pension Trustee Meetings – how to make the most of holding meetings virtually
In this article, we discuss how pension scheme trustees might make the most of one key adaptation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic: virtual trustee meetings
24 June 2020
Construction contract execution during COVID-19 and beyond
Electronic signatures, data rooms, Mercury execution? Evolving working arrangements mean we should all double check exactly how to execute construction documents
01 September 2020
Preparing for a return to office working - Part 3
Planning a safe return to the office presents many challenges for landlords and occupiers. Here we explore fit out contract issues as offices are altered and reconfigured
29 June 2020
Competition Law, Restraint of Trade and Restrictive Covenants in Real Estate Developments
The Supreme Court has taken the rare step of overturning a longstanding House of Lords precedent on restraint of trade, but what about competition law?
11 September 2020
Penrose Report recommendations: where next for the water sector?
The Penrose Report recommends sweeping deregulatory changes. This article discusses how these might impact the water and wastewater sectors
23 February 2021
What were the major developments in relation to cartel investigations in the last year?
The Competition and Markets Authority’s recent cartel investigations span a range of sectors with extremely serious consequences for those found to be involved
17 March 2021
Penrose report: What does it mean for business in a post Brexit/COVID recovery world?
Entitled ‘Power to the People’, the Penrose Report strongly promotes: reducing regulation; strengthening consumer rights; and controlling digital networks
26 February 2021