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Bidding Farewell to the Boardroom: Directors Barred for Collusive Tendering
June 2023Introduction In its recent investigation into anti-competitive conduct in the construction services industry, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) concluded that ten construction firms had engaged in collusive tendering for several main contract and sub-contract opportunities. This conduct contravened Section 1 of the Competition Act 1998, leading the CMA to impose financial penalties totalling £60… Read More >
You shall not pass! – gateway to tax silk’s advice blocks assumption of responsibility claims by investors
May 2023In the recent case of McClean and others v Thornhill KC, the Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s determination that the defendant tax barrister owed no duty of care to over one hundred investors where his professional advice as to the likely tax benefits of certain film financing schemes was shared with them by the… Read More >
Rebuilding Ukraine Part 2: Funding and Insurance
May 2023On 23 March 2023, the UK signed a pivotal digital trade deal with Ukraine, that will support Ukraine’s economy and enhance the UK-Ukraine trade and investment relationship. Furthermore, the UK Government is currently compiling a list of priority projects where it is felt that UK businesses can help Ukraine. The focus of this list is… Read More >
SMITH V CUNNINGHAM & ORS – SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS COURT OF APPEAL DECISION ON LIMITATION PERIODS
May 2023The Supreme Court has today (25 May 2023) upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal in one of the most far-reaching judgments for solicitors and professional indemnity insurers for many years on the subject of limitation periods. The Supreme Court has confirmed that where a solicitor is retained for the purposes of obtaining for… Read More >
Temperature still rising: US antitrust backlash continues against insurers’ climate initiatives
May 20231. Introduction In our previous article, we explored the challenges insurers face in achieving cooperative climate action while adhering to competition law compliance. Notably, two leading insurers withdrew from the NetZero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) due to concerns surrounding competition law implications. However, recent developments have raised additional concerns for UK-based businesses regarding antitrust laws and… Read More >
Rebuilding Ukraine Part 1: Contract Conditions
May 2023Following the recent invasion of Ukraine, the industry has now started to turn its focus to the rebuild of Ukraine. Whilst the war still continues, the overall needs for reconstruction are not fully known. However, assessments are currently being carried out and plans put in place to begin the rebuild of Ukraine and their economy.… Read More >
Automated Valuation Models – the Future of Surveying?
May 2023Introduction An automated valuation model (“AVM”) is a statistics-based algorithm which utilises available data such as comparable sales information, market trends and property characteristics to provide an estimate of the market value of a property. The key benefit of using an AVM is that it provides a lender or borrower with a market value figure… Read More >
Fire Safety in the UAE: Sharjah announces replacement of fire hazard cladding in over 200 buildings
May 2023In April 2023, His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah announced that 203 buildings with over seven floors across that Emirate, required the removal of materials that are fire hazards. The announcement follows a major fire that took place in May 2020 at Abbco Tower, a high-rise Sharjah tower that was… Read More >
Building Safety Act 2022 – Remediation Orders and Remediation Contribution Orders
May 2023Prior to the Building Safety Act 2022, it was commonplace for landlords of multi-occupied residential buildings to be responsible for the building’s upkeep and maintenance, and to pass these costs on to the long leaseholders via the service charge. The landlord generally had the power to determine whether a building should be remediated, when this… Read More >
CIC Low Value Adjudication Procedure – note on second edition
May 2023The CIC has published the second edition of their low value disputes adjudication procedure (LVD MAP). The below considers the LVD MAP and changes made by the second edition. The Basics As shown by studies, including the annual survey conducted by Kings College London and The Adjudication Society, one of the concerns of users and… Read More >