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COVID-19 – No Binding Contract for Supply of Millions of Surgical Face Masks
As demand for personal protective equipment exploded at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the business community leapt…
Bankruptcy – Businessman Cleared of Attempting to Frustrate Creditors
It is well known that, when facing financial difficulties, some people offload their assets to loved ones in…
What is an Extension in Planning Terms? Ground-Breaking High Court Ruling
Most people would say that an ‘extension’ is a structure that is physically attached to an existing building.…
High Court Slams ‘Indefensible’ NHS Contract Tendering Exercise
Public contract tendering exercises are meant to ensure fairness, transparency and, not least, value for taxpayers’ money. However,…
Concerned Homeowner Succeeds in Blocking Neighbours’ Extension Plans
There are few things more concerning than a proposal by your neighbours to extend their property in a…
Plagued by Noise Nuisance? You Don’t Have to Just Grin and Bear It
Sporting and other community facilities are obviously desirable but, as a guideline High Court ruling showed, there are…
Thinking of Setting Up a Franchise Business? Seek Professional Advice
The franchising model enables many people to achieve their ambition of setting up in business on their own…
Socio-Economic Benefits and Rateable Value – Museums Test Case
Should museums that provide free public admission and run at a loss be required to pay business rates…
Historic Built Environment Concerns Give Way to Pressing Housing Demand
The demand for new housing is such that the preservation of village life and historic built environments cannot…
Anti-Terrorism Sanctions Lead To Shipping Dispute
Sanctions imposed by western governments on numerous very wealthy individuals have inevitably resulted in some dislocation of world…
Commercial Adjudication Awards and Dissipation of Assets – Guideline Ruling
There is no point having a commercial adjudication award in your favour if the assets are not there…
Commercial Property Investor Succeeds in Capital Gains Tax Appeal
Losses incurred on the disposal of an asset can be set against future profits on other investments for…
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