Scotland plans overhaul of environmental permitting
A consultation by SEPA and the Scottish Government proposes an integrated framework for environmental authorisations.
23 January 2017
Right to appeal against a tax liability - assignable property?
The case of Stephen John Williams (liquidator of GP Aviation Group) v Glover and Pearson considers the novel point of whether the right to bring a tax appeal is capable of assignment.
08 August 2013
Settled means settled
Burges Salmon disputes and litigation team take a look at the settlement issues arising from the Alexandros T case.
11 November 2014
Smart communication and treating customers fairly
FS16/10 shows that treating customers fairly is a major focus for the FCA. What is it, and what does it mean for smart communication?
08 December 2016
Beneficial ownership – the PSC regime and beyond
Transparency is back on the agenda as the government consults on the broadening of the requirement to disclose beneficial ownership information.
21 September 2016
'Smash and grab' adjudications still alive and kicking after Grove
'Smash and grab' adjudications can still hurt a paying party if key payment procedures are not followed, despite the recent decision in Grove Developments Limited v S&T (UK) Limited.
21 March 2018
BEIS announces go ahead for Industrial Heat Recovery Support programme
BEIS has released its decision on the Industrial Heat Recovery Support programme, following the consultation which ran last autumn.
09 August 2018
Service of notices under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986
The limited circumstances in which Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancies can be terminated means notices need to be right first time. Will you avoid the most common pitfalls?
19 September 2016
Beddoe orders – litigation costs protection for Pension Scheme Trustees
Everything Pension Scheme Trustees need to know about making a successful application for a Beddoe order.
05 February 2018
Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) extended to insurers
As part of the Financial Conduct Authority's drive towards greater individual accountability, SMCR has been extended to the insurance sector.
13 December 2018
Brexit: implications for UK construction
This note considers some of the implications for the UK construction sector following Brexit.
18 July 2016
Disciplinary penalties following internal appeals
In McMillan v Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, the Court of Appeal recently decided that an employer could not impose a more severe disciplinary penalty following an internal appeal. Why?
13 August 2014