ArticleTwo Key Decisions Highlight Issues When Handling Children's DataTwo regulatory actions taken in the last few days have provided a salutary warning to organisations that process personal information relating to minors.European UnionPrivacyCollyer Bristow
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ArticleDetermining The Rent Under The 1954 Act - Getting It RightTwo recent cases highlight the crucial importance of providing relevant comparable evidence to the court or risk suffering the financial consequences.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCollyer Bristow
ArticleGDPR: New Guidelines On International Data TransfersA key area where UK businesses need to continue to be aware of and continue to comply with EU regulations is data protection.European UnionPrivacyCollyer Bristow
ArticleIndex Tracker Funds – Time To Come Out Of The Closet?Financial regulators have in the last few years focussed their attention mostly on misconduct within the banking industry, but now the spotlight may be turning more towards behaviour in asset management funds.European UnionFinance and BankingCollyer Bristow
ArticleTo Litigate Or Not To Litigate?The 50 page judgment in this case is a stark lesson in some of the realities and risks of litigation, and the vital importance of proper preparation for all concerned. United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCollyer Bristow
ArticleBrexit And Private Client IssuesBrexit has had at least one silver lining. We will (post-Brexit) finally have some certainty as to how the UK is treated under Brussels IV.United KingdomWealth ManagementCollyer Bristow
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ArticleBrexit And The Financial Services IndustryOne of the key areas likely to be affected by Brexit is the financial services industry. Although the full effects will not be known for months, if not years, the referendum result has already produced immediate concerns . . .United KingdomFinance and BankingCollyer Bristow
ArticleAutumn Statement 2016 - Employment IssuesHere is our summary of some of the key issues from the Chancellor's 2016 Autumn Statement announced on 23 November 2016.United KingdomTaxCollyer Bristow
ArticleThe JCT Homeowner’s ContractMany disputes involving residential building projects arise because of a failure to put in place a formal written contract before work begins and because the parties fail to agree on certain essential things, such as what work must be carried out. United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCollyer Bristow
ArticleCompetition Law: EC Guidance On Staying Out of TroubleOne of the greatest challenges for competition lawyers is persuading clients that the law is not only relevant to major PLCs. European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawCollyer Bristow
ArticleNet Contribution Clauses – Do They Work?A net contribution clause seeks to limit the proportion of any loss or damage payable to the negligent party’s "fair share". United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCollyer Bristow
ArticleKeeping Your Website LegalIf you are based in the UK and run a business website to sell or promote your products or services, then you need to make sure that you are meeting your legal obligations.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCollyer Bristow
ArticleConstruction Act - Consultation Fatigue Sets InThe Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (the New Construction Act) was enacted on 12 November 2009. Part 8 made the long awaited changes to the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (the Construction Act).United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCollyer Bristow
ArticleAndrew Brown v Innovatorone Plc - "The Innovator Litigation"The insurance market generally is familiar with this decision, which arises out of a class action by 555 claimants in relation to failed tax schemes. United KingdomInsuranceMorgan Cole
ArticleGuide To Obtaining Evidence In England For Use In Proceedings In The United States Of AmericaThis experience provides first hand knowledge of how the law and procedure works in practice and enables us to meet clients' needs in securing testimony and documents for use at trial in foreign countries, particularly in the United States.United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorCollyer Bristow
ArticleCase Law Update - January 2012Recent Case Law Updates - January 2012.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionKeating Chambers
ArticleCase Law Update – Issue 3 (2010)The defendant main contractor failed in its argument that the adjudicator’s decision was merely declaratory of the position between the parties which could be reflected in future certification and payment procedures. United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionKeating Chambers
ArticleCase Law Review - Construction, Property & Real Estate (November 2008)Makers UK Ltd v Camden London Borough Council [2008] BLR 470 TCC Already reported in CILL, Camden sought to challenge the adjudicator's decision on the ground that he had been improperly appointed by RIBA.United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKeating Chambers