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KVB Consultants v. Jacob Hopkins McKenzie: A warning shot for principal firms

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The Court of Appeal in KVB Consultants Ltd and others v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd and others has upheld a High Court decision that principal firms cannot exclude liability for their appointed representatives through drafting contracts which are detached from factual reality.

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Mark Scotney

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Birmingham
Mark advises on the resolution of complex construction and engineering disputes throughout the contractual supply chain.
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Modular builds in social housing

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There is a plethora of different commercial and technical issues to be discussed in the context of each modular project and captured in the contract.

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Neighbours defeat application to modify restrictive covenant on agricultural land

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It is often said that ‘there is no right to a view’. A well-drafted restrictive covenant may, however, protect the setting and amenity of a property preventing development as illustrated by the decision of the Upper Tribunal in the case of Collins & anor v Howell & anor ([2022] UKUT 72 (LC).

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New year, new contracts

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Wouldn’t it be great to be ‘industry-leaders’ and take advantage of some key changes introduced in the JCT 2016 suite?

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust plead guilty to offences connected to the deaths of three babies in its maternity care

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust plead guilty to offences connected to the deaths of three babies in its maternity care
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In May 2022, NHS England established a review, led by Donna Ockenden, following significant concerns raised regarding the quality and…

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Philippa Yeo

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Bristol
Philippa is committed to helping couples navigate all aspects of the legal process on the breakdown of their relationship in a pragmatic, collaborative and family-focused way including supporting couples to reach arrangements for their children and achieve healthy future co-parenting relationships.
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Specialist legal advice for start-ups and new businesses

Specialist start-up solicitors providing cost-effective legal advice to help you identify legal priorities & grow your business. Call 0800 652 8025 now. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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What now for IR35?

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You could be forgiven for not knowing exactly what is happening or have lost track with IR35.

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