The UK Supreme Court has held* that a “no oral modification” (NOM) clause is legally effective, overturning a Court of … Read the full article
Agents
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Commercial agent engaged for trial period can still claim compensation on termination
22nd June 2018
The ECJ has held* that even if termination occurs during a trial period, a commercial agent is still entitled to … Read the full article
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D&D Wines – Angove’s win five year battle to get paid
16th June 2017
When D&D Wines collapsed in 2012, a large number of suppliers from around the world were owed substantial sums of … Read the full article
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Brexit could be frustrating … in more ways than one
23rd February 2017
We know that “Brexit means Brexit” – but how will whatever “Brexit” actually turns out to mean affect the parties … Read the full article
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Compensation for commercial agents – a further update
22nd September 2016
Disputes about the assessment of compensation following termination of a commercial agency continue to keep the High Court fairly busy. … Read the full article
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Will the EU Commercial Agents Directive still apply after Brexit?
22nd September 2016
The way EU Directives work is by requiring each EU Member State to pass domestic legislation to give effect to … Read the full article
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Compensation for agency termination – new guidance on assessment
27th April 2016
How compensation is assessed Under the UK Commercial Agents Regulations, a commercial agent may be entitled to “compensation” on termination … Read the full article
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The Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme – a Quick Guide
13th January 2016
This scheme (the AWRS) has been introduced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) from 1st January 2016, to tackle the … Read the full article
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Can a contract be assigned, and why does it matter?
6th November 2015
“Assignment” is one of those legal terms that clients may suspect their lawyers use to blind them with science and … Read the full article
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The EU Commercial Agents Directive – what has it achieved?
20th August 2015
Nearly thirty years after its introduction in 1986, the European Commission has published an evaluation of how successful the EU … Read the full article