Understanding world trade - preparing for post-Brexit opportunities
Whilst the outcomes of Brexit are still unknown, there are a number of ways in which you can prepare your business for the UK exiting the EU and mitigate the potential impacts.
29 January 2019
What next for Interest Rate Hedging Products and mis-selling?
Businesses which purchased interest rate hedging products (IRHPs) to protect themselves against the threat of interest rate rises are now arguing that the products were mis-sold.
15 June 2016
What should landowners expect from the Electronic Telecommunications Code?
Dispute Resolution Festive Forecast: today, we look at the new Electronic Telecommunications Code due to come into law in Spring 2017 and its effect on landowners.
07 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
What makes cross-border VAT arrangements abusive?
This recent case provides guidance on when cross-border VAT arrangements will be considered "abusive".
02 February 2016
What lessons can we learn from Tesco's £8 million fine for petrol spillage?
A multi-million pound fine for the retail giant is a sobering reminder that environmental incidents can have significant cost consequences. There are lessons here for all businesses.
21 June 2017
Are EU nationals living and working in the UK now safe?
We examine whether the UK government's recent ‘agreement’ with the EU means that European nationals living and working in the UK can now breathe a sigh of relief.
14 December 2017
What is unfair advantage? Argos has its trade mark infringement claim dismissed
The Court of Appeal has held that a financial advantage derived from Google AdSense advertisements did not take unfair advantage of the distinctive character or repute of Argos’ trade mark.
13 December 2018
What makes a price excessive? The CAT weighs in on Pfizer and Flynn Pharma’s pricing
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has partially annulled the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to fine Pfizer and Flynn Pharma for abuse of dominance by imposing excessive prices.
10 July 2018
What's the point of a written signature?
Signing contracts is pretty clunky. With fax machines relegated to basements and smart phones taking over the world, are e-signatures seeing an increasing (re)rise to prominence?
10 November 2016
Uncertain Times? Commercial disputes in 2017
Dispute Resolution Festive Forecast: in this final post, David Hall looks at what 2017 holds for commercial litigation generally.
23 December 2016
What is a professional trustee? The Pensions Regulator has clarified its definition
The Pensions Regulator expects more of professional trustees than of their lay colleagues and is likely to impose heavier sanctions for underperformance. It matters which side of the line you stand.
03 October 2017