26 Jul 2021
One of the biggest misconceptions is that just because you do not have a document in writing means you do not have a contract. A contract does not have to be in writing. A contract simply requires: · an offer; · acceptance; · consideration (such as payment); &…
Dispute Resolution
23 Jul 2021
We are expecting legislation to introduce Arbitration for Landlords and Tenants and for the ring fencing of 'COVID' arrears. The CIGB introduces a moratorium which will provide a breathing space for eligible companies to allow them to enter into negotiations with…
Dispute Resolution
22 Jul 2021
The new Practice Direction 57AC (" the PD ") came into force earlier this year in the Business and Property Courts. It applies to any trial witness statements signed on or after 6 April 2021, whether the proceedings are new or existing. The PD requires trial witness statements to…
Dispute Resolution
21 Jul 2021
Chaired by Baroness Neville-Wolfe, the new House of Lords Built Environment Committee launched its inquiry on 6th July 2021 into the demand for housing in the UK and how to overcome barriers to meeting this demand. The Conversative Manifesto published in 2019 included a commitment to continue with their…
Housing & Regeneration
20 Jul 2021
The recent case of Phoenix Interior Design Ltd v Henley Homes plc [2021] EWHC 1573 (QB) involved a number of complex legal issues, with particular attention paid to whether the supplier's terms and conditions were properly incorporated into the contract and if so, whether they could rely upon an…
Dispute Resolution
16 Jul 2021
We are continuing to keep a close eye on progression of the Building Safety Bill through Parliament. You can view our webinar discussing the main proposals of the draft Bill here. The Bill was formally introduced to Parliament on 5 July 2021 and awaits Second Reading. Much pre-legislative…
Housing & Regeneration
15 Jul 2021
It has been confirmed this week that England will move to the final stage of easing of Covid restrictions meaning that almost all legal restrictions on social contact are set to end on Monday 19th July. But what does this mean from an employment and health and safety perspective? The guidance to…
Employment & HR
14 Jul 2021
CCTV and ASB: Do Perpetrators have a Right to Privacy? The Court of Appeal has recently heard a case where the defendant argued that a breach of his injunction, proved by his neighbour's CCTV, breached his right to privacy. The Court of Appeal has dismissed this argument and decided that the…
Housing & Regeneration
13 Jul 2021
Following the disappointment of the Euro 2020 Final, many no doubt expected they would be getting up the morning after to an influx of press articles and social media posts centred around a technical critique of the football skills on display in the final along side messages of support for the players.…
Housing & Regeneration
13 Jul 2021
On going to bed disappointed on Sunday night, many no doubt expected they would be getting up on Monday morning to an influx of press articles and social media posts centred around a technical critique of the football skills on display in the final along side messages of support for the players. Few…
Employment & HR
