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What does a “Banking Day” mean in an international contract?
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Here we discuss Songa Product and Chemical Tankers IV AS v Gardsea Shipping Inc [2026] EWHC 1559 (Comm) which explores the mean…
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Building Safety Act remediation: lessons from Durkan Estates Ltd v Wallace Estates Ltd
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Explore the TCC's ruling in Durkan Estates v Wallace Estates and its implications for high-rise building remediation under the …
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HSE guidance refresh serves as a reminder to review what is ‘reasonably practicable’
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The Health and Safety Executive has refreshed its entertainment and leisure industry guidance. Whilst the update does not intro…
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Corporate update: the latest corporate law developments August 2026
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In this month’s update we review an important update from the Supreme Court on directors’ duties; explain how a director’s unau…
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Indemnities: the importance of a clear and accurate legal drafting
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Indemnities remain a common feature of commercial contracts. Recent cases provide a useful reminder of how indemnities are inte…
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Supreme Court overturns Drelle and restores the use of foreign judgments in English bankruptcy proceedings
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In February 2025, we examined the Court of Appeal’s decision in Servis-Terminal LLC v Drelle. Here we discuss how the UK Suprem…
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Maternity leave pension contributions: a hidden compliance risk for employers?
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Pension contributions during maternity leave are under scrutiny. Find out the risks of incorrect calculations and what employer…
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Legal opinions: why are they important?
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A legal opinion will often be sought as part of a banking transaction, but its importance will often be overlooked. Here we exp…
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How reliable is the information provided by Companies House?
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If a bank is lending money to a company, especially with the benefit of security, one of the first things they do is to instruc…
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Unanimous shareholder consent: is it a cure for all transgressions?
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Decision-making in a company is subject to certain formal requirements but for many companies decisions are taken informally. H…
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