Supply chain law: what can we learn from KFC's supply chain issues?
From 2 Sisters and Russell Hume to KFC – this article considers key steps every business should take to protect itself against damage caused by supply chain issues.
26 February 2018
Can Google use your search history to market to you?
The English Court has decided to rule on whether Google should be allowed to identify what we might want to buy (and advertise at us) by watching the things we search for.
27 January 2014
Senior Management Regime: top tier enforcement risks
The regulatory focus on individuals continues: in the first of a series of blogs we summarise the risks for top-tier individuals holding Senior Management Functions.
16 December 2016
Suitability and the duty of care in investment advice – developments to watch for in 2017
Dispute Resolution Festive Forecast: today, we look at investment advice and suitability. Will 2017 bring greater clarity on advisers’ duties?
13 December 2016
Chancellor’s plans to make UK the 'FinTech capital of the world'
Earlier this month, at the launch of the new UK FinTech trade body ‘Innovate Finance’, Chancellor George Osborne announced his plans to make the UK “the FinTech capital of the world”.
19 August 2014
Changes to insurance for driverless cars
The Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill is the government's first proposed change to support driverless car technology. What does this mean for insurance and the introduction of driverless cars?
17 March 2017
Secondary annuities market: HMRC consults on new rules
The tax framework for the new secondary annuities market is taking shape. Here we look at the latest consultation from HMRC.
16 June 2016
Sued for criticising a competitor’s products – malicious falsehood
Is comparative advertising worth the potential downsides?
02 December 2013
Scottish court gives a generous interpretation of when knowledge arises to start the clock
Scottish court provides hope for lenient interpretation of the new time limit for challenging a procurement decision.
22 July 2013
Substitution of beneficiary under unapproved pension scheme
Irving v The Commissioners of HMRC found that in specie contributions to 'funded unapproved retirement benefits schemes' were subject to income tax.
17 March 2014
Changing the way termination payments are taxed
HMRC publishes its proposals for the 'Simplification of the tax and National Insurance treatment of termination payments: government response and consultation on draft legislation'.
03 October 2016
Co-location of battery storage on renewable sites
Recent developments in battery storage technology and the drop in availability of renewable incentives, have led to a focus on co-locating battery storage alongside solar or wind energy projects.
04 July 2016