The Serious Fraud Office has its second deferred prosecution agreement approved
The SFO has had its second DPA approved in respect of an offence under the Bribery Act 2010. This DPA sheds further light onto how such agreements are likely to work in the future.
25 August 2016
The UK's new anti-corruption strategy: five practical changes
The UK government has published its new strategy in respect of anti-corruption policies and actions over the next five years. Here are the five key things you need to know.
03 January 2018
The Road to Zero: government report sets out targets for low carbon transport
The government has published its long-awaited report, The Road to Zero, setting out its strategy for the transition to low carbon road transport in the UK.
16 July 2018
SAAMCo principles and contributory negligence: a reminder for claimants
Lloyds Bank Plc v McBains Cooper Consulting Limited examines the extent to which a professional advisor may be liable for a claimant's loss and how damages can be reduced by contributory negligence.
03 May 2018
The UK's options for leaving the Euratom community ("Brexatom")
The government has recognised the need to avoid potentially harmful cliff edge effects in the UK's transition to a long term free trade agreement with the European Union.
26 June 2017
TOGC treatment denied by Upper Tribunal if a tenant is introduced by the buyer
The Upper Tribunal has dismissed HMRC's appeal against the first tier tribunal's decision in HMRC v Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Healthcare & Coleridge.
10 March 2015
Top Tips for Terminating Contracts
Matthew Walker from the firm's Dispute Resolution team discusses the key points to consider when terminating contracts
11 June 2019
Trustee in Bankruptcy's right to access pension income
Horton v Henry: Court of Appeal decision ends uncertainty regarding Trustee in Bankruptcy’s power to exercise pension rights on behalf of bankrupt.
15 December 2016
Understanding the scope of your insurance cover
A recent court decision emphasises the importance for policyholders of understanding the impact of exclusions in their policies.
01 November 2017
The Williams Shapps Plan for Rail: What is the future for Britain’s stations?
In this article, we consider who'll be responsible for Britain’s stations, what the station environment will look like and how the proposed reforms may deliver for passengers and stimulate investment
16 August 2021
Timing matters for loss claims – Countryfield (Village) Homes Limited v HMRC [2016]
Recent First Tier Tribunal case finds that earlier losses must be carried back before later ones
05 September 2016
Automated Vehicles – the future legal framework is mapped out by the Law Commissions
The joint Law Commissions publish recommendations on legal reforms for Automated Vehicles. A new legal framework for approval and authorisation and Automated Vehicles Act is proposed
26 January 2022