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Iain Drummond considers the recent decision in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Simply Construct (UK) LLP that a collateral warranty was a construction contract that applied retrospectively, therefore an adjudication award applied to the dispute under the warranty and was enforceable.
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New legislation allows parties to enter into a contractual agreement to extend the prescriptive period by one year, granting them further time to try to resolve disputes before raising costly and time-consuming court proceedings.
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A recent High Court decision has significantly influenced the rights of both owners and third parties when it comes to the use of popular characters born out of TV shows, books and other works.
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Hamish Lean, Partner and Head of Rural Property, discusses how secure agricultural tenants can sell their interests without involving the landlord.
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In this tough economic climate, Heather Bird, Senior Associate in our private wealth and tax team, offers tax saving tips that could considerably impact your tax bill.
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With reference to a recent case, Deborah Miller explores whether veganism is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
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Pensions dashboards are set to make their long-awaited debut as early as next year – and getting ready to connect could be no small task. Find out what this means for schemes in brief here.
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Our pensions team provide a quick guide to discretionary death benefits, which covers key points to investigate when dealing with member deaths. From checking scheme rules to unpicking complex family situations, we highlight potential pitfalls and offer solutions to the most common problems.
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Euan Murray discusses the UK Government's recently published draft Procurement Bill, and the changes it has introduced to the current legislation.
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Iain Drummond and Lindsay Robinson consider the introduction of standstill agreements in Scotland and the practical benefits for parties.
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