Omission and Transfer of Work

08/11/2021

Is a main contractor entitled to omit work from a subcontract?

Clause 10.1: Acting in a Spirit of Mutual Trust and Cooperation

08/11/2021

The obligation on parties to act “in a spirit of mutual trust and co-operation” under NEC clause 10.

Access to the Court

08/11/2021

Recovery of Documents for Adjudication

08/11/2021

What are your options if the other party refuses to give you copies of the relevant document?

COP26: Week 1 Round Up and What to Expect from Week 2

08/11/2021

What was achieved in week 1 and what are the key discussion topics for week 2?

Are the doors of the courts still open when your contract provides for ADR?

05/11/2021

We assess the recent case of Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners v McLauglin & Harvey Limited.

ESG and changes to the modern slavery regulation - are you ready?

04/11/2021

With changes due the Modern Slavery Act, don't let it fall down your ESG agenda.

Don’t risk damaging your brand by greenwashing your dirty linen in public

03/11/2021

Recently the head of Greenpeace warned of the risks of greenwashing at COP26.

The beginning of the end of the furlough scheme – what next?

03/11/2021

What do employers do if there is no current work for employees but there may be in the future?

Intellectual property: our villain or saviour from climate change?

28/10/2021

What role can IP play in the race to save the planet from irreversible climate change?

Trade Union Inducements and Collective Bargaining – the Supreme Court decides

28/10/2021

The Act has been getting considerable traction by the trade union movement in recent years.

Over before it began? When visit visas can ruin a trip to the UK

27/10/2021

The visa application process can be the most stressful part of any visit to the UK.

Burness Paull becomes first law firm to use Pawprint for Business

19/10/2021

Burness Paull has become the first law firm to use Pawprint.

Menopause in the workplace: making small changes to support your star players

18/10/2021

Productivity and talent is being lost because of lack of understanding and support.

Greenpeace loses Vorlich appeal

15/10/2021

Greenpeace has lost its case against the UK government in relation to the Vorlich site.

Greenpeace Appeal – Key Takeaways for Upstream Oil and Gas Operators

15/10/2021

Greenpeace has lost its appeal against the UK government to drill for oil at a North Sea site.

BREAKING NEWS – retail tenant avoids contempt finding in landlord’s contempt of court application

15/10/2021

Update on the Court of Session case involving Marks and Spencer and a keep open clause.

Construction Projects and PI Insurance – challenging conversations needed

13/10/2021

We look at professional indemnity insurance relating to fire safety in construction projects.