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Emergency Budget VAT Increase
June 2010In the Government's Emergency Budget on 22 June 2010 it was announced that the standard rate of VAT will increase from 17.5% to 20%. This will take effect from 4 January 2011 and it could have a significant impact on cash flow for a number of consultants. James Hutchinson and Stephen Milne of Beale and… Read More >
RIBA Standard Conditions for Appointment for an Architect 2010
June 2010Following the publication of their new Agreements earlier this month, Rachel Barnes gives an overview of the Standard Conditions. Location: UK
Provision of Services Regulations 2009
June 2010GUIDANCE AND CHECKLIST FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 (the “Regulations”) came into force on 28 December 2009 and require the majority of private sector businesses providing services in the UK to make information available to clients and to deal with client complaints promptly. James Hutchinson provides guidance on the regulations and how… Read More >
Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 – Disclosure Obligations
June 2010On 25 March 2010, the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 (“the Act”) received Royal Assent. Although the Act was expected to come into force in April 2011, this has not happened to date. One of the key changes implemented by the Act is the clarification of the regime governing a Claimant's ability to… Read More >
The Provision of Services Regulations 2009
June 2010The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 came into force on 28 December 2009. They require most professionals to provide certain information to their clients, including information about professional indemnity insurance if the professional is required to hold such insurance. Joe Eizenberg considers the requirements concerning professional indemnity insurance. Location: UK
Has a contract been formed?
April 2010The RTS Flexible Systems case (Supreme Court, March 2010) illustrates the problems that can occur if the terms of a contract have not been agreed before work starts. Christopher Cullen reports on this case. Location: UK
CML Certificates: But you said it was fine!
March 2010Claims are coming in against consultants who have signed the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ standard form certificate. Rachel Barnes considers the dangers inherent in these certificates. Location: UK
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010
March 2010On 25 March 2010, the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 (“the Act”) received Royal Assent. Although the Act was expected to come into force in April 2011, this has not happened to date. The following article briefly identifies and comments on the key differences between the Act and its predecessor, the Third Parties… Read More >
Amendments to the Construction Act: Update
March 2010In December 2008 we summarised the Bill which proposed various amendments to the Construction Act. After some last minute ‘tweaks’ in the House of Commons, the Bill has now passed into legislation, receiving Royal Assent on 12 November 2009. This note provides details of the last minute changes to the Bill before it was passed… Read More >
The consequences of making a misrepresentation
February 2010The judgement in the EDS v BSkyB case handed down on 26 January is a useful reminder of the dire consequences that can result from a fraudulent misrepresentation made in order to promote a bid and that limitation of liability clauses will not apply to the damages payable as a result. For a short résumé… Read More >