The Budget 2014 - the impact of the new flexibilities on the pensions of bankrupts
The Chancellor’s 2014 Budget speech revealed significant changes to the way in which pension scheme members will be able to access their savings, we discuss this further.
08 July 2014
The calm before the storm
Ahead of May's general election, Burges Salmon's Boswall and Minhinick discuss recent developments in planning law.
14 December 2015
The FCA's review of the fair treatment of long-standing life insurance customers
An overview of the FCA’s findings and the issues firms need to be aware of to ensure they are treating customers fairly.
26 April 2016
The Competition and Markets Authority: brave new world or business as usual?
Our competition team examines the formation of the Competition and Markets Authority and the key changes, and considers their likely impact on business.
01 November 2013
The final word on balance sheet insolvency: Eurosail in the Supreme Court
Here's why the Supreme Court’s decision in the BNY Corporate Trustee Services Ltd and others v Eurosail-UK [2013] has debunked the 'point of no return' test formulated by the Court of Appeal.
02 July 2013
The Graham report on pre-pack administrations
This update focusses on Teresa Graham’s recent review on pre-pack administration published by the Government, setting out areas for improvement and detailed recommendations to improve the procedure.
08 July 2014
The Growth in Direct Power Purchase Agreements
With waning offers from electricity suppliers for long-term power purchase agreements, Fairley explores how renewables developers are looking at the concept of direct power purchase arrangements.
07 April 2014
The impact of the Bitfinex hack on cryptocurrencies
In August, Bitfinex – one of the world's largest digital currency exchanges – was subjected to a hack resulting in the theft of nearly £60m worth of bitcoin. We explain the impact.
27 October 2016
The Giant Awakens: Bribery Act 2010
We explain the significance of three new cases since the implementation of the Bribery Act 2010 and give practical guidance on minimising the risk of organisations committing the offence.
23 December 2015
The lawyers guide to surviving Christmas
Christmas is full of cheer or potential lawsuits depending on who you are. Shelley Crofts provides her guide to negotiating the festive minefield. Published online by Management Today, December 2013.
09 December 2013
The Insurance Act 2015 - are you ready for the change?
On 12 August 2016 the Insurance Act 2015 comes into force, making substantial changes to insurance law in England & Wales. We discuss some of the key issues here.
24 August 2015
The new Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice
In July, a consultation was launched on replacing Defra’s Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice, which was last updated almost 20 years ago. Nick Churchward explains some of the proposed changes.
11 September 2015