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In Henia v Beck, the TCC found that the building contract contained an adequate payment mechanism (as required under the Act).

It is fair to say that the payment regime under the Construction Act (the "Act") is complicated.

There are many considerations that must be identified and considered before a party signs up for a construction project.

What happens when an employer's own conduct prevents a contractor from meeting the contractual completion date? This episode explores two foundational principles of English construction law: the prevention principle and time at large. These concepts have significant practical implications for completion dates, liquidated damages regimes, and other contractual relief potentially available to the parties.

From April 2018, it will be unlawful to grant a new tenancy of premises with an EPC rating of below E, unless an exemption applies. For commercial properties, this prohibition will be extended...

It is not uncommon in the commercial property world for arrangements to be made to re-schedule or change the pattern of rent payments.

In the case of Marks and Spencer Plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company (Jersey) and another [2015] UKSC 72, Marks and Spencer sought a refund of rent it had paid for a period after the break date of its lease.

The High Court's decision in ABN Group Holdings Ltd v Yarrow (PC) 2026 clarifies when statutory notice requirements apply before lease forfeiture, particularly examining whether derelict premises still qualify as a 'dwelling'. This case demonstrates how the actual condition of a property at the time of forfeiture determines which procedural protections tenants can invoke, offering crucial guidance for landlords and management companies navigating enforcement actions.

New thresholds for categorising investors as high net worth or sophisticated will come into force on 31 January 2024. Our regulatory specialists break down the key changes and their significance.

Entrepreneurs’ Relief is a valuable tax relief for business owners.

A recent UK decision highlights the importance of finalising and executing documents in the correct manner to ensure the documents cannot later be deemed to be invalid.

The Upper Tribunal’s recent decision in FC Shipping & FB Shipping v HMRC [2026] UKUT 305 (TCC) is a reminder that ship financiers cannot both eliminate most of the commercial risks of a leasing arrangement and retain tax benefits that are intended to reward risk-bearing investment.

A recent case highlights that where a warranty is to be given on completion by a buyer confirming that it is then VAT registered, the seller is entitled to delay completion and receive compensation where the buyer is unable to give that warranty.

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The Claimant Buyers brought proceedings against the Defendant Bank under refund guarantees issued by the Bank in support of two shipbuilding contracts between the Buyers and Sellers.

The Commercial Court has held that the Late Payment of Commercial Debt (Interest) Act 1998 does not apply to charterparties.

We welcome you to what is now the third edition of Quadrant on Shipping.