Do the Commercial Agents Regulations apply to your contract? Consequences of termination. The Regulations give commercial agents certain rights that go beyond those implied under the common law of England and Wales. These include rights to minimum periods of notice...
Are you relying on an express duty of good faith? Parties to a contract can expressly agree that they will act in good faith under the terms of the contract, however generally speaking without an express obligation to do so, neither party is obliged to act in good...
Mythbusting Common Misconceptions: The impact of Coronavirus on Contracts and their Performance. We have had many clients come to us querying whether they can cancel service contracts, on the back of the recent COVID-19 outbreak. We have just as many clients come to...
Distribution Agreements – Globalising your Goods in 2020 and Beyond Why can we buy Apple iPhones from John Lewis, Amazon or Currys, and Microsoft Office from Apple? The short answer is – these companies have distribution agreements in place with Apple. But what is a...
Coronavirus: Practical Steps for Businesses in the Construction Industry As cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) increase throughout the UK and the world as a whole, the adverse impacts on the construction industry are becoming a reality. There are many obvious issues...
Construction Contracts – Are Milestone Payments Valid and Enforceable? In an important recent decision, the courts have highlighted two important issues when it comes to payments in construction contracts: 1) Milestone payments can be a valid payment mechanism...
