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Capital Gains Tax Changes in the Autumn Budget: Key Implications for Business Owners Considering a Sale
October 2024Today’s Budget made significant changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), which will impact business owners contemplating a sale. These changes were not entirely unexpected, as we have reported in a series of articles – Business Asset Disposal Relief – Potential Changes Post-Election. We have set out below an overview of the key changes and considerations… Read More >
Double jeopardy in sanctions law?: The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation starts to function
October 2024The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), launched in October 2024, and the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) are two key UK authorities enforcing the UK’s sanctions regime. Each agency plays a distinct role: OFSI, part of HM Treasury, enforces financial sanctions, while OTSI, under the Department for Business and Trade, focuses on trade-related… Read More >
Global Vantage: The ever-increasing popularity of the NEC on international projects
October 2024Although standard industry contract forms, including the increasingly popular and well-utilised FIDIC suite, are used on international projects, there remains no single, universally accepted approach applicable across different jurisdictions and governing laws. This update examines the background and growing popularity of the NEC suite of contracts as an alternative on international projects. Background: The NEC… Read More >
GRENFELL PHASE 2 REPORT: IMPACT ON FIRE ENGINEERS
October 2024This impact note focuses on the findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning the appointed specialist fire engineer. It also explores the recommendations that will impact fire engineers and the wider construction industry going forward. The Phase 2 Report was published on 4 September 2024, and in considerable length outlines… Read More >
Challenging Subsidies: Fighting Back Against Market Distortion
October 2024Introduction As the UK subsidy control regime evolves under the Subsidy Control Act 2022 (SCA 2022), businesses and other affected parties now have clearer legal mechanisms for challenging subsidies granted by public authorities. Companies may be adversely affected by the grant of subsidies, and they should regularly review what is uploaded to the subsidy database.… Read More >
GRENFELL PHASE 2 REPORT: IMPACT ON ARCHITECTS
October 2024This impact note focuses on the findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning the appointed architect, Studio E Architects Limited. It also explores the recommendations that will impact architects and the wider construction industry going forward. The Phase 2 Report was published on 4 September 2024, and in considerable length outlines the circumstances… Read More >
Subcontractor Claims to Surge After Ruling on Pay when Paid Clauses
October 2024The Qatari Court of Cassation recently ruled on the use of “pay-when-paid” clauses in subcontract agreements, a decision likely to empower Subcontractors in claiming payments for delayed work from Main Contractors. In effect, the court clarified that Main Contractors cannot indefinitely delay payments to Subcontractors based on their own payment issues with Employers. Understanding Pay-When-Paid… Read More >
When an HSE Inspector Calls – Part 2
October 2024As part of our ‘Health and Safety at Work Act – 50 years on’ feature, Jo Lewis, Michael Salau and Daniela Miklova consider the HSE’s approach to enforcement action with a review of recent prosecutions. They explore the enforcement trends within the construction industry to minimise the risk of fatalities and non-fatal injuries within the… Read More >
100 days of Labour: have they stuck to their manifesto?
October 2024Just over 100 days ago, Labour entered government following a successful campaign and landslide victory. At the time, we examined the Labour Party’s manifesto pledges, focusing on the key opportunities and impacts they could bring for the infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors. A link to that article can be found below. As we’ve reached the… Read More >
Grenfell Phase 2 Report: impact on contractors
October 2024This impact note focuses on the findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning the appointed principal contractor and cladding subcontractor. It also explores recommendations that will generally impact contractors and the wider construction industry going forward. The Phase 2 Report was published on 4 September 2024, and in considerable length outlines… Read More >