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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We have ways of making you talk … to each other
26th May 2017
The English courts strongly encourage litigants to consider forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) at an early stage, and will … 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
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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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New EU ODR Platform — Obligations for online sellers
27th April 2016
The European Commission’s new ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) platform is now operational. It enables consumers and traders to refer contractual … 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