Arena Television collapsed at the end of 2021 with debts of £280 million. Loans from 55 lenders had been secured against thousands of items of broadcasting equipment that simply did not exist.
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Avoiding disputes – the art of effective terms and conditions
News
Commercial litigation and disputes
How then does a business that is manufacturing a product seek to avoid disputes when it is selling onto its customers? The key is having effective terms and conditions of business.
Written by
Peter Brewer
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In Halsey v Milton Keynes General, it was held that a successful party can be deprived of all or part of its costs if it unreasonably refused to agree to alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Read more on Better late than never: delaying mediation
Body Shop administration highlights importance of robust supplier contracts
News
Retail & leisure
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.
Written by
Chidem Aliss
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Bonus or backfire: Professional sport employment contracts & bonus awards
Employment law services
Insights
Bonus schemes are an important part of the employment relationship. In professional sport, contractual bonus schemes often trigger significant bonus distributions.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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The Bristol Property Inclusion Charter is the first city-wide property inclusion charter in the UK, intended to promote and drive diversity and inclusion.
