The Soil Framework Directive was intended to create a legal framework for the protection and sustainable management of soil resources.

A recent Court of Appeal decision approved the decision in Mopani Copper Mines plc v Millennium Underwriting Ltd that the court may take into account deleted words which have been removed by modification.

Defra have stated that the implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 will no longer take place in October 2014.

In the case of Staatssecretaris van Financiën v X BV, the European Court of Justice made a preliminary ruling on whether the sale of shares on their own can amount to a transfer of a going concern.

The Financial Conduct Authority has recently published its final rules implementing the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.

New rules from 6 April 2015 require members to take independent financial advice before transferring their DB or CARE benefits to a DC pension arrangement.

This Clarity Guide considers the impact of the Data Protection Act 1998 on Trustees and some practical steps Trustees can take to protect the information they hold about members and the data held by...

The Department of Health and the Government Actuary’s Department have published an actuarial valuation of the NHS Pension Scheme which has an effective date of 31 March 2012.

Fears in the UK and other EU member states that the revised IORP Directive will apply Solvency II-style measures to UK pension schemes have been allayed.

In a recent case, the Court of Appeal has allowed HMRC's appeal against the Upper Tribunal's decision appeal against the Upper Tribunal's decision.

From 6 April 2016 unlisted companies (including corporate trustees) will be required to keep a register of individuals who have significant influence or control over the company.

A month ago, we asked for views on the proposed changes to the UK’s pension regime set out in the 2014 Budget.

The Pension Schemes Bill 2016 – published on 20 October – includes new regulatory requirements for master trusts.

The Government has published its long-awaited response to its consultation on TUPE.

When the Coalition Government came to power in 2010 they vowed to reduce excessive legislation in order to reduce the bureaucratic and cost burdens to business.

On 12 September 2013 the Government announced the latest consultation on the proposed compensation scheme for properties affected by the High Speed 2 rail network.

As with the Parkwood decision, the key message from this case appears to be the importance of clear drafting.