Have a good partnership deed in place
Facts: There has been a long-running dispute between Suzanne Procter and her brothers. They were partners, initially, with both their parents and subsequently only with the
An assignee can be an employer for a construction contract
Facts: A construction contract was entered into in November 2017 with the works commencing shortly thereafter. The original contract sum was £18,796,450, exclusive of VAT. There
When to return donations?
The Charity Commission recently published guidance on when English charities should or must either refuse or return donations. This guidance also applies to universities as these
A tribunal-appointed manager is not an accountable person
Facts: Canary Riverside is a large mixed estate comprising both residential and commercial premises, five of which are classified as higher-risk buildings due to their size. These
Banks can charge a profit margin on FRTBLs, even if undisclosed
Facts: The claimants were four small or medium-sized enterprises that entered into fixed-interest rate “tailored business loans” (FRTBLs) with Clydesdale Bank (CB)
Follow the terms of the lease terms when setting a service charge
Facts: The Meadowings and Sheepfoote Hill in Yarm was built in the 1970s and comprises 138 residential properties, one of which was originally a caretaker's flat. There are 10
You can’t register an unregistered trade mark when you have a service agreement
Facts: LLP was formed in 2007 as part of a reorganisation. Old Quad had been established some years earlier by a group of people who had worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr
Do we need an alternative dispute resolution clause in this contract?
Do we need an alternative dispute resolution clause in this contract? A contract is often compared to an insurance policy; you hope you never have [...]
Due diligence on a commercial property acquisition
Due diligence on a commercial property acquisition If you are considering buying a commercial property, it is up to you to find out as much [...]
Beware of the liability cap in a letter of intent
Facts: CLS Civil Engineering Limited (CLS) is a developer and WJG Evans and Sons (WJGE) is a building contractor. CLS engaged WJGE to carry out the development of a library,