Pension transfer specialists warned against circumventing UK legislation
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When individuals lacking the expertise of a pension transfer specialist and the necessary permissions refer clients to specialized firms, questions arise regarding liability.
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Case law update – Courts pivot to mandatory dispute resolution
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On 29 November 2023, the Court of Appeal handed down judgement in the matter of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 confirming that the court can stay claims and compel parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution.
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Recoverability of litigation costs via service charge provisions: Can landlords litigate at lessees’ expense?
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The Court of Appeal decision for the above case provides further guidance on whether legal and professional costs can be recovered through a service charge.
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Amanda French, partner and head of retail at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, explores why online brands are increasingly wanting physical space and the key considerations for retailers looking to move to the high street.
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Body Shop administration highlights importance of robust supplier contracts
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Insolvencies are rising in the UK, and The Body Shop’s collapse serves as a wake-up call to suppliers about the importance of robust supplier contracts.
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Redefine romance: Why prenups are the ultimate Valentine’s Day gesture
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Pre-nuptial agreements represent a prudent and essential strategy for individuals aiming to safeguard family wealth. Despite their practical benefits, why do they continue to be regarded as “unromantic” in the UK? Moreover, why are they exclusively associated with the ‘rich and famous’?
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Court of Appeal allows secret commissions claim to proceed as a representative action
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The Court of Appeal in Commission Recovery Ltd v Marks & Clerk LLP & Another [2024] EWCA Civ 9 has upheld a High Court’s decision permitting a secret commission claim to proceed as a representative action under CPR 19.8 in an important decision for the “opt out” collective action regime in England and Wales.
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