Ebriefings

In light of the extensive media coverage regarding zero hour contracts and the recent MP debate in the House of Commons over the issue, many organisations question their approach to […]

However, the EU procurement rules on frameworks have not been particularly well understood, even by those who are responsible for setting up and managing frameworks. There is also considerable legal […]

These trusts are liable to a charge to Inheritance Tax every ten years. Until 6th June 2014 each trust deed had its own Nil Rate Band. An individual (known as […]

Gall bladder surgery The information known about the pre-operative anatomy is important.  In most cases a client will have had a history of cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder, usually due […]

Khaira and others v Shergill and others This case concerned a disagreement involving two factions of two Sikh gurdwaras as regards which of the factions was properly to be considered […]

  The diamond: this is not just about seven metropolitan unitary councils getting together but the scope for expansion to, and development in, a wider area of local authorities currently […]

The accompanying Code of Practice explains the primary purpose is for housing associations to understand their assets and security position and to have swift access to information in decision making […]

The Act applies to all organisations with a turnover or group turnover – that is, the total turnover of a company and its subsidiaries – of £36 million or more […]

By reviewing your business’s commercial contracts, you can assess its exposure and plan for the next few years in the run up to Brexit. Key issues to consider include: The […]

Identify where financial responsibility rests — whilst healthcare is generally a free-for-all, certain social services are means-tested. Sometimes individuals are able, or are required, to pay towards their social care to […]

Background As most providers will be aware for many years and, in particular, since late 2013, there has been much confusion over the legal requirements to ensure that workers are […]

What is Concurrent Delay? Concurrent delay is when there are two or more reasons for delays to construction works that happen simultaneously, one of which would usually give the contractor […]