Medical Evidence for an Adult Dependant Relative Visa
An applicant for an Adult Dependant Relative visa must provide independent medical evidence that they require long term personal care, which they cannot get in their country of origin.
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Block exemption – motor trade and beyond
As of 1 June 2022, post Brexit Britain implemented a new Vertical Block Exemption (VABEO) to replace the EU VABER. VABEO contains interesting new changes to the Hardcore Restrictions. Here’s one that will affect all relevant vertical relationships including those in the motor trade and beyond.
Fee Waiver for Children Obtaining British Citizenship
New regulations give the Home Secretary the power to waive the fee for a child to be registered as a British Citizen.
Update on UK-EU Relationship
An update on the relationship between the UK and EU in a post-Brexit world, as tensions rise over Northern Ireland.
Terminating a contract? Be careful about delays
Delaying the right to terminate may lead to losing your right to terminate a contract.
Improved Youth Mobility Visas for New Zealanders
The Home Office has announced more generous Youth Mobility visas for New Zealanders.
Can’t Get to Work?
As the recent RMT strikes have demonstrated, there may be circumstances in which employees will find it difficult or even entirely infeasible to travel to work. Whether you are an employer or employee, it is important to understand the rights and obligations that attach to such scenarios.
A Threat to Privileged Negotiations – The Limits of Unambiguous Impropriety
Will threats of criminal prosecution or regulatory action always remove privilege for ‘without prejudice’ correspondence? We consider the scope of Unambiguous Impropriety in light of the recent Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Ltd v Sommer tribunal case.
Exploitation in construction
A new report highlights the modern slavery risk in the construction sector.
Liquidated Damages and Delay
Liquidated Damages (LD) are paid pursuant to a contractual agreement between the parties as to what happens in the event that say completion of a project is delayed or a fleet of vehicles are returned each having exceeded the agreed mileage. LD’s are not a debt owed by the contractor to the recipient but a secondary obligation consequent on breach.
A setback for “Green Leases”?
The County Court has not taken the opportunity to promote environmentally friendly clauses in commercial leases in the case of Clipper Logistics Plc v Scottish Equitable Plc (Clipper). This article considers the case, and its impact on landlords, and property practice in general.