05 Aug 2019
With uncertainty presented by political unrest and the fast pace at which technology is advancing through Industry 4.0, great opportunities are currently being presented to the manufacturing and engineering sector. Whatever size your business, it is crucial to assess current business strategy,…
Commercial
31 Jul 2019
Our Commercial Department provides support in areas such as: · Building contracts (including making use of JCT and NEC models) · Subcontracts · Collateral Warranties · Professional Appointments · Performance Guarantees and Bonds · Deeds of…
Commercial
21 Jun 2019
A construction project typically involves a number of professionals contracted to provide a variety of services. The role of a contractor and its sub-contractors is to carry out the physical work, whereas the role of a professional is to provide specialist advise relating to the project. The group of…
Commercial
31 May 2019
'Bitter Sweet Symphony' was released in 1997 by The Verve, an English alternative rock band. The song was the first single released from their third album ' Urban Hymns' , reaching number two in the UK Singles Charts and remained in the chart for three months. The song contained a…
Commercial
24 May 2019
In Federación de Servicios de Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) v Deutsche Bank SAE earlier this month, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice ("CJEU") decided that in order to ensure compliance with obligations under European Law, employers must keep records of hours worked by…
Commercial
28 Mar 2019
With Brexit potentially fast approaching, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a proactive response to provide effective information and prepare inbound passporting financial services firms on their operation within the UK. Currently, financial services firms in any European Economic Area (…
Commercial
21 Mar 2019
In cases of contractual dispute the question of when damages can be awarded is of obvious importance to the parties involved. But what happens in cases where the dispute is over negligent misrepresentation? Rescission of the contract is the normal remedy in such a case, but is there any situation where…
Commercial
18 Mar 2019
On the 28 February 2019 the Board of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published changes affecting the way individuals access information held on the Mutuals Register. The changes, set out in the Fees (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No 13) Instrument 2019/10, remove the current charges for inspecting…
Commercial
04 Mar 2019
New guidance from the Court of Justice of the European Court allows Scotch whisky distillers greater strengths against similar products with misleading brand names. There are many witty exchanges to enjoy in the classic BBC political comedy "The Thick of It". A personal favourite sees…
Commercial
01 Mar 2019
The importance of transparency and openness in public works procurement has made headlines with the £33 million settlement between UK Government and Eurotunnel after the former awarded contracts for a no-deal Brexit ferry service in a "secretive" manner. In December 2018, the…
Commercial
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