Alliance contracting: a solution to challenges facing the highways sector?
We examine whether the alliance contract model (or 'alliancing') can benefit the highways sector when procuring infrastructure works.
21 September 2018
AIM companies: transactions by PDMRs and PCAs
This briefing explains the new requirements which apply to dealings by PDMRs and PCAs in securities of AIM Companies.
29 June 2016
A victory for cohabitants in pension claims, but not a seismic change
Despite a Supreme Court decision granting a woman the right to her late partner’s pension, unmarried couples may still lose out on death of their partner.
09 February 2017
AIM corporate governance requirements: new guidance published
The latest Inside AIM update addresses questions raised by nominated advisers on the new corporate governance requirements for AIM companies.
30 July 2018
A binding deal even when the document was not signed
Parties who negotiate contracts but choose not to sign them when the moment comes usually expect not to be bound. However, the courts are finding binding contracts have arisen in such circumstances.
10 March 2014
A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 2: N to Z
This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
28 May 2019
A company must have a settled intention to appoint an administrator when filing a NOI
The Court of Appeal's judgment in JCAM v Davis Haulage has clarified the administration appointment process.
01 June 2017
£20m fine will put environmental compliance on the boardroom table
A record environmental fine for sewage spills into the River Thames is designed to send a strong message to boards and shareholders that poor environmental governance is not acceptable.
23 March 2017
A bad bet: Monte-Carlo Casino fails in claim for trade mark infringement and passing off
Why did SBM, the owner of Casino de Monte-Carlo, fail in its claim for trade mark infringement and passing off against AIL who provided 'fun' casino entertainment at weddings and corporate functions?
19 September 2013
A cure for "subsidy addiction"?
A review of subsidies to farming post-Brexit may also result in a review of all the benefits farmers receive, including tax relief. The issues will be wider and more complicated than some may think.
21 September 2017
2017 Non-dom reforms: "your guess is as good as mine"
What has happened to the 2017 non-dom reforms since the Brexit vote? When are we likely to get more detail on these, or will they be delayed?
05 July 2016
2017 non-domiciled reforms going ahead
Our first thoughts on the long-awaited HM Treasury Consultation document on the tax changes proposed for non-doms which are still scheduled to go ahead in April 2017.
24 August 2016