The latest business confidence survey from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) shows a continuing weakness in business confidence post Brexit right across almost all of the UK and affecting most business sectors. It is the first time that business confidence
The Insurance Act 2015 came into force today. In practical terms, the effect of the Act is to reduce the number of ‘technical’ defences that can be used by insurance companies to avoid paying out on claims. Under the Act, where there is a breach
Registered proprietors of businesses bear personal responsibility for ensuring that all tax is paid on time, even if their day-to-day management is delegated to others. That principle was applied in one case in which the owner of a florist’s shop put complete trust in his
Contracting with overseas companies, particularly those controlled by foreign states, can create particular legal difficulties, making it all the more important to have a professionally drafted agreement in place. One case that illustrated the point involved a theatre and production company which claimed £500,000 in
Disputes between neighbours blight the lives of all involved – but a good lawyer can provide the neutral voice needed to achieve peace. In one case, intractable discord between the owners of two rural homes had serious financial consequences when the sale of one of
A woman who chose to remain married to her wife following gender reassignment surgery will have her plea that UK pension rules discriminate against those in her position considered by European Court of Justice (CJEU) after her arguments left the Supreme Court divided. The woman,
Many companies rely heavily on specialised overseas workers from outside the EU and are permitted to sponsor their entry into Britain. However, the exercise of that privilege is subject to strict safeguards, as one IT company discovered to its cost. The company employed about 600
Personal relationships do not always end happily and, when it comes to property, it is vital to make an appointment with a solicitor so that you know where you stand legally. In one case in which that sadly did not happen, a man ended up
In a case which raised novel issues relating to employment and security of tenure in the academic world, a university lecturer who was dismissed after failing to report a sexual relationship with a student had his hopes of winning compensation boosted by the Employment Appeal
The civil courts in London are favoured by litigants from around the world and, in a case which underlined their international repute, the High Court’s assistance was called upon to recover funds allegedly defrauded in a $1 billion Russian banking scandal. A private bank was
