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...
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...
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...
Construction projects and negotiations with sub-contractors Construction projects: what do you need to consider in your relations with sub-contractors to ensure a smooth project in which you are legally protected? As either an end client or main contractor on a...
An introduction to ESG and your organisation In 2023, organisations are increasingly devoting resources to their environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies so that they can make a positive impact not just on the environment and society but on their...
Commercial contracts in 2023 and beyond Q&A Q&A on commercial contracts in 2023 and beyond: businesses are looking further than their ESG initiatives to achieve net zero. This article answers some frequently asked questions. With the current climate change...
Delays in construction works due to adverse weather We are fast approaching the end of 2022 and the spirit of Christmas is building up as the shops are stocking up on Christmas trees, decorations, gifts, food and wines. While some are excitedly looking forward...
Mitigating Rising Costs In B2B Commercial Contracts In this episode Mark Chapman – Partner, and Cesare McArdle – Legal Director within our commercial team, discuss the rising costs for UK businesses and how to mitigate these costs in B2B commercial contracts. The...
Fines increase up to 10% of global turnover for consumer law breaches On 20 April 2022, the UK government proposed a number of reforms to UK consumer law to protect consumers from certain business practices which have proliferated in recent years. These measures...