The UK Supreme Court has held* that a “no oral modification” (NOM) clause is legally effective, overturning a Court of … Read the full article
Contracts
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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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Conviviality – suppliers breathe a sigh of relief, but food for thought
3rd May 2018
The recent demise of the Conviviality Group has been spectacular and well documented. The acquisition by C&C of the “Conviviality … Read the full article
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Can producers restrict sales via Amazon and similar platforms?
28th March 2018
It has been suggested that the ECJ’s recent decision in the Coty case gives producers of luxury or premium goods … 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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What does “close of business” mean?
15th December 2016
A recent High Court case* concerned a contractual notice which had to be given by “close of business” on a … 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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Implied duties of good faith – farewell Yam Seng
22nd September 2016
The decision of the High Court in Yam Seng in 2013 suggested new possibilities for arguing that obligations of good … Read the full article