Commercial

Articles

23 Aug 2016

The optics of redeveloping property

Laura Checkley and Katie de Kauwe consider a landlord's right to develop versus a company's right to manage

17 Aug 2016

Arguing the 'serious and imminent danger' of Zika

Lavinia Randall considers whether an employer can require their staff to travel to an area affected by the Zika virus

15 Aug 2016

A judgment reflecting 'the modern world

Following the landmark decision in Software Incubator, software agents are now entitled to statutory protection under the Commercial Agents Regulations, writes Stephen Sidkin

15 Aug 2016

Byron: Illegal working and employers' duties

Paul McAleavey considers employers' competing legal obligations to prevent illegal working while also maintaining the trust and confidence of their employees

15 Aug 2016

Provisions on services contracts in the CRA 2015

Chris Willett considers new provisions of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 relating to services, covering pre-contractual information and new remedies

11 Aug 2016

Uber: Self-employed and worker status

The decision on the employment status and subsequent rights available to Uber drivers could have far-reaching implications for UK businesses, explain Orla Bingham and Chris Weaver

10 Aug 2016

Protecting conversations between employer and employee

The difference between without prejudice privilege and the protection afforded by section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 is significant, explains Sean Jones QC

1 Aug 2016

The implications of Brexit 'for UK commercial disputes

Andy McGregor and Sarah Shaul consider the possible effects of withdrawal from the EU on the use of English governing law and jurisdiction clauses in commercial contracts