Litigating breach of contract disputes is costly and, with outcomes never predictable, compromise on the basis of legal advice is very often the better course. In one case which proved the point, sub-contractors involved in
Tax payment deadlines are strict and failure to meet them usually results in financial penalties. However, the regime can occasionally be tinged with mercy, as it was in one case in which a tribunal came
It is a sad truth that employees cannot always be trusted not to give in to temptation – however, if the worst happens, the law is there to help. In one case which illustrated the
Contract adjudicators do valuable work in promoting the swift resolution of disputes at relatively low cost – however, they do not always reach the right conclusions and the courts are there to put right any
Contract drafting is an art which should only be undertaken by specialists. The truth of that statement was underlined by a case in which an arbitration clause in a major commercial contract contained references to
Members of the business community are often understandably focused on day-to-day management and leave bookkeeping to others. However, one case in which an entrepreneur was ripped off for hundreds of thousands of pounds by a
Mortgages, like other legal documents, can be invalid if formalities are not followed to the letter. However, an important Supreme Court ruling has slammed the door on those who might otherwise have been unjustly enriched
It is sadly true that not every building project runs smoothly but, if the worst happens, it is no good sitting on your hands and hoping that the problem will go away. In one case,
Farmers who fall on hard times are entitled, for tax purposes, to set off their losses against other sources of income if they are lucky enough to have them. However, a tribunal case concerning a
The Christmas 2015 festive season will see the annual police initiative to crack down on drink drivers. Driving and motoring offences have particularly serious consequences for Company Directors and Business Owners, for whom our Business
