Our friendly and dedicated Social Housing team have proven and unrivalled experience in the sector which means we are able to offer quality, trusted advice across a range of comprehensive legal matters.
Written by
Vicky Kells
and
Lindsay Felstead
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Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and the Groceries Code Adjudicator – What farmers need to know
Agriculture
Insights
The UK’s food supply chain is undergoing significant changes, with the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill (the ‘Bill’) and the strengthening of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (‘GCA’).
Written by
Laura Mackain-Bremner
,
Amy Peacey
and
Paige Skudder
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Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important
Commercial litigation and disputes
Insights
The Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) was initially introduced in July 2001 to provide a framework for parties involved in claims of professional negligence to engage in early discussions before starting formal legal proceedings.
Written by
John Flint
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The impact of a ‘professional sportsperson’ career on families is often overlooked. For instance, when a footballer transfers to a new club, they might need to relocate to another part of the country or even to a different country altogether.
Written by
Paige Atherton
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The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning
Civil dispute resolution
Insights
For businesses and high net worth or public individuals bringing or defending defamation litigation it is important to use the various tools available to bring cases to a conclusion as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Written by
John Flint
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A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?
Property litigation
Insights
This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.
Written by
Kary Withers
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Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?
Commercial contracts and agreements
Insights
Most businesses are being severely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Once immediate concerns are resolved, many businesses may find they have more time on their hands to focus inwards on the internal policies and the contractual terms on which they operate.
Written by
Chidem Aliss
and
Amy Peacey
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Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised Asker Healthcare Group on its acquisition of Northern-Ireland-headquartered Hospital Services Group Ltd.
Written by
Simon Smith
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