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
UK-EU Political Declaration: can the UK stay in the European Chemicals Agency?
The draft UK-EU Political Declaration leaves open the door for discussion on the UK’s participation in the European Chemicals Agency.
23 November 2018
UK corporate governance reform: evolution or revolution?
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced plans for a "fundamental review" of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
28 February 2017
When a conversation becomes a contract
In Bieber v Teathers, the Judge held that emails can be used to form a binding contract (whether intentional or not).
29 December 2014
What does agreeing a warranty mean – what do you get if it's breached?
Businessmen who insist on warranties in sale agreements may not know the limitations on the protections they are getting.
05 December 2014
When a contract requires you to be commercially reasonable, what do you have to do?
The basic principle that contracting parties do not automatically (ie without express contractual words) owe each other an obligation to act reasonably is still true in most cases.
01 April 2014
What do the government's position papers say about Brexit options?
Commentary on government position papers in respect of Enforcement and Dispute Resolution and Providing a Cross-Border Judicial Co-operative Framework during and after Brexit.
19 September 2017
UK trading with the world post-Brexit
UK government is outlining how the UK will become an independent global trading nation post-Brexit. For that UK businesses will need new arrangements for trading with the EU and the rest of the world.
08 November 2017
UK competition law: Court of Appeal rocks the boat in Eurotunnel/SeaFrance case
The Court of Appeal has upheld an appeal brought by SCOP against the decision of the Competition and Market Authority (CMA) on jurisdiction in the Eurotunnel/SeaFrance merger.
04 June 2015
UK Agriculture Policy after Brexit: are we asking the right questions?
The most important question to be asked in deciding on the shape of UK Agriculture Policy after Brexit is why any payments are to be made, not whether they should be made or to whom.
01 August 2017
What’s on the horizon for professional negligence?
Dispute Resolution Festive Forecast: today, we look at the likely “hot spots” for professional negligence claims in 2017 and beyond.
09 December 2016
UK tax issues for overseas companies
Tax is a key consideration when establishing a business in the UK. Below is a brief introduction to some of the UK business tax rules
03 July 2019