Commercial

Articles

13 Jul 2007

Kent: new legal boom for the garden of England?

With mid-sized firms facing unpredented changes, is there a potential risk that clients' needs are likely to be overlooked, asks Jean-Yves Gilg

13 Jul 2007

Penalties on car rental agreements

Mark Pawlowski considers a recent ruling on the distinction between penalties and liquidated damages in the context of a car hire agreement

13 Jul 2007

Signposting your intent to the public

Godmanchester is a clear reminder that communicating unambiguous intention is key to denying right of way, writes J.J.Pearlman

13 Jul 2007

A shock to the system

Victoria Handley discusses the implications of acoustic shock: what is it, what is the legal position and what steps can be taken to protect workers?

6 Jul 2007

Update: Taxation

Richard Bunker discusses the so-called offshore disclosure “amnesty”, private equity groups, the Finance Bill 2007 and other developments

6 Jul 2007

Finding a place in the new legal market

The Carter reforms will not necessarily lead to the supersizing of legal aid firms, argues Penny Owston

29 Jun 2007

Holy grail or a hornets' nest?

Charities have much to gain from securing public service delivery contracts but there are also many reasons why they should exercise caution, argues Robert Porter

22 Jun 2007

Civil litigation brief

Gordon Exall considers the law relating to unless” orders in civil proceedings