DWP consultation on proposals to improve outcomes for members of DC schemes
Government proposals to push DC pension scheme consolidation and review the charge cap to allow for more investment into illiquid investments
01 October 2020
FCA’s proposals for Pension Transfer Advice
Following the publication of the FCA’s Policy Statement on Pension Transfer Advice (PS20/6), Suzanne Padmore and Sue Young consider the significance of the proposals
23 June 2020
Claimant obtains a suspension of a live procurement with no cross-undertaking in damages
A public authority has been ordered to halt a procurement mid-competition, without the challenger giving a cross-undertaking in damages. The Court also expressly linked the 'sufficiently serious' test to the test for an injunction.
13 October 2022
SMR sites adjacent to existing nuclear sites – challenges and opportunities
Early SMR sites are likely to be close to existing nuclear sites. Whilst interface risks must be managed there are also opportunities for SMR projects to benefit from existing infrastructure
14 October 2022
Taking stock of the Mini-Budget, the new Chancellor’s Statement and beyond – how the employment law landscape may be changing
In light of recent government announcements and policy changes, we explore what may be in store for employers
20 October 2022
A guide to doing business in the UK
Doing business in the UK for the first time can be exciting but complex. In this inward investment guide, we identify ten key points to help you plan ahead for success
19 October 2022
Brexit Bonfire: Retained Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022
The Retained Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022 is intended to remove remaining EU laws after Brexit, slash red tape, and boost innovation and investment
31 October 2022
Procurement Bill: The Government publishes new training proposals and guidance
Government Procurement Reform Team seeks to prepare contracting authorities, utilities, concessions, and the defence sector for the advent of the Procurement Act with awareness, preparedness and training tools
31 October 2022
“You ought to have known”: Deeper Dive on how specific factors drove the limitation outcome in Siemens v HS2
This article is our in more depth review of the facts of the latest Siemens v HS2 judgment in which the Court provided guidance on when things about which a Claimant “ought to have known” will start the 30 day limitation clock for procurement challenges
07 November 2022
“You ought to have known”: Limitation arguments in the context of new claims in existing procurement litigation
The Court provides further guidance on when things about which a Claimant “ought to have known” will start the 30 day limitation clock for procurement challenges. (Siemens v HS2)
07 November 2022
Important decision on agricultural Notices to Quit
Thomas v Turner is a controversial Court of Appeal decision narrowing scope for the court to 'rescue' and hold valid an incorrect agricultural Notice to Quit
09 November 2022
Small Modular Reactors: siting considerations and consenting routes
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are increasingly being seen as a critical component of the UK’s future energy generation landscape. We outline the key developments influencing the siting considerations and consenting routes for those projects.
10 November 2022