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Sep 8, 2022 · FCA’s new Consumer Duty: What firms need to know. 8th September 2022 . On 27 July 2022 the FCA published its Policy Statement and Guidance on the new Consumer Duty that will require higher standard of customer care. Please see our earlier briefings for information on the consultation processes which led to the introduction of the new Duty.

Apr 21, 2023 · Breach of contract: Back to basics. The basic, common law position [1] is that a contract can only be terminated if the actions of a breaching party go right to the core of the contract and substantially deprive the innocent party of the benefit the contract was intended to confer. (Such a breach is also known as a repudiation, or a repudiatory breach.)

Nov 25, 2022 · Price escalation clauses in construction contracts. 25th November 2022 . The aftermath of a global pandemic has led to cost uncertainty in the construction industry, exacerbated by ongoing global conflict, surging global energy prices, sanctions, Brexit and a looming recession.

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A reminder of the risk of misrepresentation. 29th September 2021 . A quick reminder on misrepresentation and why it’s important. Misrepresentation is a complex area, combining common law, equity and statute, and featuring elements of both contract and tort [1].. However, as the recent case of MDW Holdings v Norvill [2] demonstrates, it is advisable for businesses to have some understanding ...

An overview of the Disclosure process. 10th July 2023 . In commercial disputes, parties often place substantial reliance on documents to prove their claim.

Nov 1, 2013 · Execution of documents: FAQs. 1st November 2013 . We are regularly asked about the formalities of executing documents. The following are ten of the most frequently asked questions.

Developing allotments. 8th September 2014 . Background. The term allotment usually refers to land held by a local authority under the Allotment Acts 1908 – 1950 however it is also possible for allotments to be privately owned.