Published Articles

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recently published a consultation on implementing a ban on the appointment of corporate directors. Edwin Mustard and Tom Swan examine the reasons behind this proposed ban, the proposed exemptions and how it will affect UK companies.

This Technology and Construction Court case relates to the adequacy of the payment provisions within a construction contract, and whether the contractor was entitled to a “final account”, or whether its entitlement was limited to a series of interim payments.

With around one in 10 jobs in Scotland dependent on agriculture, how can farmers, crofters and those employed in the agricultural sector ensure a sustainable future for the industry?

This article provides a summary of the long-anticipated case of Halliburton Company v Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd (Formerly known as Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd) [2020] UKSC 48, handed down by the UK Supreme Court at the end of November. This case concerned arbitrator apparent bias, and the duty of an arbitrator to disclose information that may lead to doubts relating to their impartiality. Further, this case links to recent RICS guidance that will become effective from February 2021.