Useful links
The startup with FSP team have collated links to useful resources set out below for anyone who is looking to set up a new business.
News & Insights
An alternative to the freezing injunction?
Bill Dixon, a partner in FSP’s Dispute Resolution Team, considers whether a notification order presents an attractive cheaper alternative to the freezing injunction.
New power of social investment for charities
The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 enshrines the power for charities to make social investments. Anna Zatouroff explains how charities can enter into social investments.
Bribery as a Defence to a Contract Claim
Bill Dixon, a partner in FSP’s Dispute Resolution team, looks at a recent High Court decision which considered whether a contract obtained through bribery was enforceable.
Punching the Customer – Vicarious Liability Update
Bill Dixon, a partner in our Dispute Resolution team, considers a recent case where a supermarket employee assaulted a customer. The question was whether the supermarket was liable.
Office-to-residential permitted development rights to be made permanent
Lauren Walker in our Real Estate team looks at the Government’s decision to introduce a permanent permitted development right for change of use from offices to residential properties.
Trade mark reforms – what you need to know
Cathrine Ripley summarises the key changes introduced by recent trade mark reforms.
The new general data protection regulation – how does it impact your business?
Cathrine Ripley summarises the key changes to be introduced by the new general data protection regulation.
Offshore Trusts and Unexpected Tax Consequences
Bill Dixon, a partner and member of FSP’s Inheritance and Trusts Disputes team, considers what an individual’s remedies are if an offshore trust fails to deliver anticipated tax savings.
Consumer Rights Act 2015 – revolution or re-hash?
Cathrine Ripley summarises the key aspects of change to consumer protection laws in the new legislation.
Fire – don’t get burnt
Tom Maple considers a seller’s or manufacturer’s liability for compensation for fire damage caused by defective goods.
Groceries Code Adjudicator publishes report on business practices at Tesco
Partner Bill Dixon comments on the recent report on breaches under the Groceries Supply Code of Practice following an investigation into alleged unfair treatment of suppliers by Tesco.