Insight Articles
An archive of our latest insight articles, written by our Partners, Associates and Lawyers.
Calling all estate agents: good and bad news from the Supreme Court
15 February 2019
On the 13th February the Supreme Court announced its judgement in the case of Wells v Devani [2019] UKSC 4. On the face of it, the ruling is good news...
Author: Claire Elliott
Practice Area: Real Estate
Open Banking One Year On - The Paper(less) Anniversary
07 February 2019
Just over one year ago, the Revised Payment Service Directive (“PSD2”) came into effect in the UK through the nationwide initiative introduced by the Competitions and Market Authority (the “CMA”),...
Author: Claire McCloskey
Dutch Surgeon wins ‘right to be forgotten’ Case
01 February 2019
What is the right to be forgotten?The ‘right to be forgotten’ was first recognised by the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) in the case of Google v...
Author: Stephanie Johnston
Practice Area: Healthcare
Sector: Healthcare
Consultation on Civil Court Fees
23 January 2019
In 2016, the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunal Service (‘NICTS’), launched a consultation paper proposing three methods by which to increase Civil Court Fees. The purpose of the increase was...
Author: Laura Menary
Practice Area: Healthcare
Sector: Healthcare
Charitable Companies: Duties of charity trustees
07 January 2019
When a trustee joins the board of a charitable company they will inevitably be offered some corporate governance training. This training can often throw up legal jargon and rhyme off...
Author: Rosie Timoney
Practice Area: Charity Law
Sector: Not for Profit
Supreme Court bolsters tenant rights
05 December 2018
If a landlord has firm redevelopment plans which it genuinely intends to implement and has the means and the benefit of all statutory consents required to do so,it should -...
Author: Rosemary Carson
Practice Area: Real Estate
A word of warning before your Christmas party and any after party
04 December 2018
The Court of Appeal has found a company vicariously liable for the actions of its managing director after he assaulted an employee following their Christmas party (Clive Bellman -v- Northampton...
Author: Leanne McCleery
Practice Area: Employment Law
First Aid for Mental Health
28 November 2018
The Health and Safety Executive (“HSE”) has published updated first aid guidance to help employers manage mental ill health in the workplace. The guidance states: “HSE cannot tell you...
Author: Ashleigh Birkett
Practice Area: Health and Safety
Charitable Companies: Putting the “Good” in Good Governance
26 November 2018
It is essential that charitable companies understand what is required from a governance perspective. Governance is not a tick box exercise but rather an elephant in the board room at...
Author: Rosie Timoney
Practice Area: Charity Law
Sector: Not for Profit
The EU-UK Draft Withdrawal Agreement, 14 November 2018
22 November 2018
A lengthy 585 page withdrawal deal was struck between EU negotiators and the UK government, on Wednesday 14 November 2018. The political hurdles before it can be agreed and implemented...
Author: Stuart Anderson
Practice Area: Corporate - M&A
Sector: Brexit