Personal Injury Capital and the Court of Protection – A Victory for Common Sense
This case confirms what Personal Injury and Court of Protection practitioners had long believed in relation to the role of Deputies appointed by the Court of Protection – that a […]
Unleashing localism in procurement: it’s really best value
With rising demand for public services especially for the vulnerable, but with less money and other resources available from the State, councils play a critical role in holding the loop […]
Correcting lease errors…but only obvious ones
The facts of the case The parties to the lease in question at the time of the dispute were Daejan (holding a leasehold interest itself but landlord for these purposes) […]
What’s in a brand? Protecting your co-operative name
Your brand is one of your most important assets. It is not just your trading name, but also the “look and feel” of your business – it is the way […]
UK response to Commission’s proposed new EU procurement Directive (Local Government)
Once agreed, the new Directives will need to be adopted as UK law by 30th June 2014. This briefing highlights some of the key changes those Directives will make, and […]
Restrictive covenants: An effective way of protecting your business
The facts Mr Coppage was employed by Safety Net Services as their business development Director. Mr Coppage was in part responsible for winning new business for the company and described […]
A big year for public sector purchasers
Having received the approval of both the European Commission and Parliament in January, and promises of swift implementation by the Cabinet Office, we have had a wait to see the […]
How Permanent is your Permanent Endowment?
Permanent endowment funds are capital funds which are held in trust for the benefit of the charity over the long term and are subject to restrictions as regards how they […]
HCA Changes Guidance on Mortgage Rescue Rents – Important Implications
This has the following implications: There is now no required rent level; The definition of an intermediate rent is different from what was the old Intermediate Market Rent (IMR) as […]
EU procurement – changes are afoot
The EU has been working on three new procurement Directives (for utilities, public sector procurement, and concessions). This has been a lengthy process but at long last these new Directives […]