The recent case of BNP Paribas Depository Services Ltd and another v Briggs & Forrester Engineering Services Ltd [2024] EWHC 2903 (TCC) serves as a timely reminder of the importance of considering the extent of the Contractor’s design responsibility under a JCT Design and Build Contract.
The Law Commission have published a scoping report, concluding that there is a need for reform of the current legal framework for financial remedy on divorce and dissolution.
A spike in the proportion of unsuccessful sponsor licence applications indicates that the Home Office are viewing these applications with more cynicism than ever.
The Court of Appeal has clarified when “general workforce consultation” is required in redundancy situations
The EAT considers whether pre-termination discussions held by an employer were conducted improperly in an unfair dismissal claim.
In Mendy v Manchester City Football Club Ltd, footballer Benjamin Mendy brought a claim against his former club Manchester City after it stopped paying his wages following public allegations of sexual offences
The Home Office have taken steps to improve the availability of the post-licence priority service, which should make it easier for sponsors to make expedite requests in respect of their licence.
Vicky McDonald in our Strategic Land team, and a planning law specialist issues an update. With the Government target to deliver 1.5million homes in the next five years, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is seen as the key to unlocking this delivery.
The EU Data Act will become directly applicable to member states from 12 September 2025. Although the UK is no longer a member of the EU, UK businesses will need to familiarise themselves with their obligations under the Act if they use, collect and/or manage any data in the EU.
