Five things to do if your business is the victim of cybercrime
Businesses face more threats in their cyber environment than ever. This guide outlines types of cybercrime and practical steps to take if your business is the victim of a cyber attack.
29 June 2018
Fitness for purpose: practical steps following MTN Hojgaard v E.ON
A discussion of the Supreme Court’s decision in MTN Hojgaard v E.On and practical steps for drafting and negotiating contracts that include a fitness for purpose obligation.
01 November 2017
First case on Bribery Act’s 'adequate procedures' defence: five things you need to know
The 'adequate procedures' defence under the Bribery Act 2010 has been tested in the courts for the first time. We examine the case of R v Skansen Interiors and set out key practical recommendations.
20 March 2018
Firm advises Infinergy on sale of two operational wind farms
Burges Salmon has advised long-standing client Infinergy Limited on the sale of two operational wind farm projects.
27 November 2013
Settled status: the Home Office announces further details of the EU Settlement Scheme
The government has published details of the new EU Settlement Scheme which will allow EU citizens and family members to apply for UK immigration status to protect their position in the UK post-Brexit.
03 July 2018
Finance Bill 2019 – Voluntary Returns
HMRC have put forward a draft legislation in the Finance Bill to codify the position on voluntary tax returns.
16 January 2019
EU Court of Justice rules that holiday pay calculations should include commission
In its judgment in Lock v British Gas Trading Ltd, The ECJ has held that commission should be included in the calculation of holiday pay in addition to basic salary.
21 May 2014
ESMA issues opinion on UCITS share classes
What are the principles that UCITS must follow when setting up different share classes in order to ensure a harmonised approach across the EU?
13 February 2017
ESOS: Are you non-compliant? Have you received a notice? What to do now…
If you are covered by the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and have missed the deadline of 29 January 2016 you should expect enforcement action by the regulator in the near future.
03 February 2016
EU to cut legal limits of Bisphenol A in food packaging
Bisphenol A (BPA) is very widely used in food contact materials, and has been a matter of concern to regulators in EU Member States for some years.
07 April 2016
Errors on CHAPS payment requests
The courts have been considering who, if anyone, is liable to a customer when CHAPS transfers go wrong.
21 August 2014
EORI - How it works and registration
Background to the Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) registration that all companies trading with the EU after Brexit will need.
11 February 2019