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Global Legal Network Global Advocaten Unveils Rebrand and Launches New Website
We are delighted to announce that our international legal network, Global Advocaten, has launched a…
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Retention of documents for sponsors
Registered Sponsors must retain prescribed information about their sponsored employees and their organisation processes.
Listed buildings – An overview
Lauren Walker provides an overview of listed buildings in England – What are they? How do you find out if a property is a Listed Building? What are the consequences of listing?
COVID-19 Assistance and State Aid Rules
Partner, Bill Dixon, looks at the implications of state aid rules on assistance measures during the pandemic.
Weekly Update on UK-EU Relationship: week commencing 19 April 2021
The UK Government published a statement following the meeting of Lord Frost and the EU…
Gambling with Exclusion Clauses: Betfred’s Big Blunder
A High Court summary judgment against Betfred demonstrates the importance of careful drafting and incorporation of exclusion clauses.
The Super League – Super employment law problems?
The proposed new European Super League has resulted in commentary from football pundits, regulatory bodies, governments and even Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. However, the question that everyone is really asking is what are the employment law implications?
Recycling of Electric and Hybrid vehicle batteries
When we are asked questions about the sustainability of electric vehicles, they are often focused around the disposal of the vehicle’s battery and it was those questions that prompted this article. Tom Maple, our Head of Automotive, has had a closer look at the Regulations.
Forewarned is Forearmed: Property Auctions and Risk Mitigating Strategies
Buying at auction means you are contractually bound to purchase at the time your offer is accepted. Carrying out your due diligence is fundamental to ensure that you do not commit yourself to a property purchase that is not suitable for your needs, or that you will have a hard time tenanting.
HMRC – A preferential creditor
Following the Finance Act 2020 gaining Royal Assent on 22 July 2020 HMRC became a preferential creditor in insolvencies with effect from 1 December 2020.
A duty to promote the success of the company… is it not obvious?
Ross Brymer, a solicitor in our corporate team, evaluates the GC100 guidance on stakeholder considerations together with the section 172 duty of the Companies Act 2006 to promote the success of the company.
Complying with GDPR: Processing Data and Providing Information
The Resolution recently adopted by the European Parliament shines a light on where some companies are falling short of their GDPR obligations.
The VAT Reverse Charge Has Arrived
As HMRC clamps down on VAT fraud, suppliers of construction services should ensure they understand how the reverse charge works.
