The Project Bank Account: permanent fixture or passing trend?
During economic uncertainty, the construction industry (and government) often looks for ways to alleviate common payment problems on projects. Are Project Bank Accounts part of the answer?
28 September 2016
What you need to know about the EU Settlement Scheme
The EU Settlement Scheme will soon begin accepting applications from EU citizens and their family members to remain in the UK after Brexit.
10 January 2019
What three-dimensional shapes can be registered as trade marks?
What issues are raised by Nestlé's High Court appeal against a decision to refuse its application to register the four finger shape of its KIT KAT bar as a three-dimensional trade mark?
24 January 2014
Water pollution regulation: new rules to prevent agricultural diffuse pollution
These regulations impose new rules on those in control of agricultural land with the aim of tackling pollution to inland and coastal waters.
17 May 2018
What should pension trustees do about overpayments?
This article gives a high-level overview of the key issues pension trustees need to consider when faced with overpayment issues.
24 January 2019
Waste duty of care prosecution is a lesson for all businesses
Sunderland firm receives criminal conviction and £14,700 penalty for not doing its due diligence on where its waste was going.
02 October 2017
Waste projects: what issues can arise after the plant is built?
Commissioning and operational issues in waste projects can cause significant issues in achieving certification and generating anticipated revenues. This article addresses the most common issues.
12 September 2017
Warranty and indemnity insurance in the real estate sector
Warranty and indemnity insurance has become increasingly popular as a way to mitigate risks in transactions. The real estate sector is no exception. We provide an overview of the key features.
08 December 2017
Water Abstraction Licensing Exemptions being removed
Consultation on proposals to withdraw most of the current statutory exemptions from the system of water abstraction licensing.
05 April 2016
Village greens – still a potential menace for developers
Applying to register a TVG has become a standard weapon in the armoury of those seeking to prevent the development of open land. However, can cut offs provoke applications?
05 November 2014
We are family – paying the right price for domestic workers
In Nambalat v Tahor, the Court of Appeal provided guidance as to when a domestic worker is 'treated as a member of the employer's family' and therefore not entitled to the NMW.
14 August 2013
Victory for Barclay brothers in battle for control of top London hotels
The Court of Appeal unanimously rejects a third claim brought by Irish property developer Mr Patrick McKillen, challenging the Barclay brothers’ attempt to control Coroin Limited.
09 July 2013