Contractual Variation – Surrey County Council v Suez Recycling 2022
The risk of ambiguities or conflicting provisions through contractual variation was thrown in to the…
May 16, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Minimise the risk of late payment
In the current climate, it is more important than ever for businesses to make sure…
April 28, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Bankruptcy threshold to increase seven-fold to £5,000
Current legislation permits a creditor or business that is awaiting payment for good or services…
April 28, 2022 By Richard Slater
Directors Duties – conflicts of interest in proposed company contracts
Do company directors need to disclose any potential conflicts of interest when proposing new or…
April 28, 2022 By Richard Slater
The “Subject to Contract” Label – why it shouldn’t be underestimated
The label “Subject to Contract” is regularly used in the context of both corporate transactions…
April 28, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Contracts – will I be held to every letter of the small print?
The recent case of Blu-Sky Solutions Limited v Be Caring Limited serves as a reminder…
April 28, 2022 By Catherine Mathews
Professional Negligence Claims – when does the clock start running?
What is the limitation period for professional negligence claims and how can Section 14A extend…
April 28, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Business Interruption Insurance – the battle continues
The Court has recently provided further guidance on how it will approach disease clauses in…
April 28, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Care Quality Commission Enforcement – other CQC enforcement action
This is the final instalment of our three part series on CQC enforcement action. This…
April 28, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Dealing with Fly-tipping and Tenant’s Waste: Practical Guidance for Estate Managers and Surveyors
Despite the general push to be responsible for, and to minimise, our waste, we have…
April 28, 2022 By Ben Jones
Self employed contractors in professional services – are they employees?
In a recent case, a book-keeper (and from 1990 onwards accountant) for a brewery (Exmoor…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Directors’ personal liability for breaches of employment contracts
Under the Companies Act 2006, a director is obliged to exercise reasonable care, skill and…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown