New JCT forms of building contract, 2024 Editions expected soon The JCT announced at an event on 16 June 2023 that new editions of its contracts will be published in 2024. Further information regarding the expected changes was provided in July 2023 where the JCT...
Reducing risk by conducting a Commercial Legal Audit In the fast-paced business environment a company may experience challenges which could ultimately lead to legal risk. This may be caused by a number of different factors, including not having the right contracts in...
The UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement and Government Procurement The United Kingdom and Australia have a long-standing historical relationship, and their economic ties are set to become even stronger with the recent signing of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement....
Tackling Insurance Problems in Commercial Fit-Out Projects As a tenant of a commercial building, finding a new space can be an exciting time for the business as a whole. But once you have found it, consideration then turns to the fit out. There are many considerations...
Data Protection updates – May and June 2023 A slightly different article this time in that we are providing a snapshot of recent data protection news. An eyeopener for companies to think about when contemplating their own data protection compliance. May 2023 Meta, the...
Media law update: government rejects tougher ticketing laws In May 2023, the government published its response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (“CMA”) calls for further constraints on secondary ticketing sales. Whilst the overarching...
Impact of Rising Costs on Leisure and Hospitality Sector The issues of rising costs of raw materials, energy and wages are presenting great challenges to the businesses in Leisure & Hospitality (L&H) sector. Reports suggest sales in leading pubs, bars and...
Influencer Marketing: New CAP Guidance With 4.26 billion yearly users globally, it is undeniable that social media plays a significant and important role in both our personal and professional lives. Â Gone are the days where consumers need to physically shop and...
Franchise Agreements and the UK’s new Vertical Block Exemption As we approach the end of the one-year transition period for the UK’s new vertical block exemption regime, franchisors and franchisees alike need to be prepared for the changes imposed by the legislation...
Responsible Persons in the cosmetics industry: a post Brexit review As part of Brexit, there was an amendment to the regulations about ‘Responsible Persons’ which meant businesses engaged with cosmetic products which were available to the public in the UK had to...