Contract administration and design issues dog construction sector
“Inadequate contract administration” continues to be a top cause of disputes referred to construction adjudication in the UK. Read Complete Article
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Australian court provides guidance on duty to act reasonably in building defects cases
The Supreme Court of New South Wales (NSW) has provided further guidance on a party’s duty to act reasonably when attempting to mitigate its losses in building defects cases, experts […]
Continue Reading →UK financial firms must stay ahead of FCA consumer duty priorities
UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated firms should screen their operations against the FCA’s good and poor practice reviews to ensure compliance with the consumer duty, an expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →Irish businesses urged to familiarise themselves with new Companies Act provisions now commenced
Irish businesses should familiarise themselves with recently commenced provisions of Ireland’s new Companies Act and adjust their practices accordingly, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →NIS2: EU chases 23 countries on cyber law implementation
The European Commission has threatened 23 EU countries with potential fines over their failure to implement the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive into national laws. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →McKinsey Africa to pay over $122m over South African bribes
A recent settlement reached over bribes paid by McKinsey and Company Africa (Pty) Ltd (McKinsey Africa) in South Africa shows the willingness of the country’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to […]
Continue Reading →French supreme court asks CJEU to clarify scope of sanctions
The EU’s highest court, on the request of the French Court of Cassation, could provide clarity on whether businesses that make payments to public entities in other jurisdictions will be […]
Continue Reading →Court of Appeal decision highlights complexities in group litigation orders
The Court of Appeal in England and Wales has emphasised the need for defining group litigation order (GLO) issues with precision and in a way that means that they can […]
Continue Reading →Sustainable corporate governance is more than just a reporting obligation
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are a continuously increasing challenge for management, executive boards and supervisory boards. In addition to legal risks and potential fines, the company’s reputation is […]
Continue Reading →Setting up a UK subsidiary: key tax considerations
This guide outlines some of the key tax issues to consider when setting up a subsidiary in the UK. It assumes that the subsidiary will be a private company limited […]
Continue Reading →‘24/7 PPAs’ to help large energy users in Ireland meet power demands
The growth of data centres and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) rely on the availability of electric power, with many data centres entering into power purchase agreements (PPAs) to […]
Continue Reading →Corporate sustainability reporting requirement concerns remain for Irish businesses
Recently enacted EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Amending Regulations have provided some clarity on concerns that have been raised by practitioners, but a number of concerns still remain for businesses across […]
Continue Reading →‘Contractualising’ climate and sustainability no longer optional in 2025
Contractors and project developers must work to mitigate environmental impacts in support of sustainability ambitions as we head into 2025 to actively deliver a reduction in the net-zero emissions arising […]
Continue Reading →UK government sets clear deadlines to fix buildings with unsafe cladding
Developers and landlords of high-rise buildings affected by unsafe cladding in England must meet new deadlines set out by the government to remediate cladding issues, or face stringent enforcement measures […]
Continue Reading →New Irish Companies Act enhances CEA enforcement powers
The new Irish Companies Act will enhance the supervisory and enforcement powers of the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) following a long period of expansions of the CEA’s enforcement team. Read […]
Continue Reading →Failure to prevent fraud offence to impact on construction sector
Businesses operating in the UK construction sector must prepare for the new failure to prevent fraud offence by ensuring robust compliance procedures are in place. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Supreme Court to hear another important AI patent case
Commercially important questions concerning the degree to which software, including artificial intelligence (AI) systems, can be patented, are to be considered by the UK’s highest court in what will be […]
Continue Reading →UK financial sanctions reporting threshold lowered and scope expanded
The threshold triggering a reporting obligation on ’relevant firms and involved persons’ concerning their suspicions of non-compliance with the UK’s financial sanctions regimes from will be lowered as of 5 […]
Continue Reading →Licensing considerations for UK hospitality at Christmas
The festive season in the UK throughout December into early January is traditionally a period when family, friends and colleagues get together in restaurants, bars, cafes and other hospitality settings […]
Continue Reading →Australia passes ‘world first’ social media platform age restriction law
Certain social media platforms in Australia will be required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australian children under the age of 16 from having accounts, after “world first” legislation was […]
Continue Reading →Russian trustee in bankruptcy prevented from exercising rights over London property
The trustee in a Russian bankruptcy has failed to gain the assistance of the English courts to realise land situated in England so that the proceeds of sale could be […]
Continue Reading →New law to enable Smithfield and Billingsgate repurposing proposed
Draft local legislation designed to enable centuries-old land and property in London to be used for purposes beyond the meat and fish markets it is currently used for has been […]
Continue Reading →UPC confirms ‘doctrine of equivalents’ approach to patent infringement claims
A new ruling offers businesses litigating before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) clarity on how the court may assess claims for patent infringement – and is the first time the […]
Continue Reading →UK government set ambitious expectations for local government pension schemes
The UK government’s recently published ambitions and expectations for local government pension schemes (LGPS) may help accelerate the consolidation of existing LGPS pools, potentially unlocking further value for the schemes, […]
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