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Real estate

Lockdown 2.0: Will the construction industry survive or thrive?

As England enters lockdown 2.0, is the construction industry better prepared this time to continue to "build, build, build"?

Managing risk in a transforming world

When the pivot fails: how to mitigate post-Covid corporate disputes

The pandemic has required businesses to react quickly, but disputes can arise when difficult decisions taken in the heat of

Dispute resolution

Government's new procurement policy accelerates delivery of social value

Our two-part view of social value in public procurement opens with a look at a radical policy development that gives

Real estate

Construction contracts: old tools and new risks

Can the CLC's guidance future proof the JCT contract from effects caused by the pandemic and Brexit?

Dispute resolution

My debtor is (at risk of becoming) insolvent. Now what?

As a consequence of the current Covid-19 crisis, it has become increasingly important to keep an eye on the solvency

Dispute resolution

My debtor is (at risk of becoming) insolvent - Signals to watch out for

Several international studies have shown that companies that drift into bankruptcy often follow the same pattern. Check for these signals

Dispute resolution

My debtor is (at risk of becoming) insolvent - Possibilities for securing your claim

In the event of a bankruptcy, secured creditors have a preferential position compared to "regular" or unsecured creditors, in accordance

Energy and Energy Transition

Enhancing the financial performance of energy assets: understanding legal obligations

As the regulator Ofgem becomes increasingly interventionist, it pays off to be aware of directors' duties, health and safety risks

Dispute resolution

A pragmatic approach towards concurrent proceedings: Singapore courts grant stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration

The Singapore High Court declined to strike out a party's claims in court proceedings and instead ordered a stay of

Intellectual property

Unwired Planet unpacked: are English courts the de facto global tribunal for SEP licensing disputes?

Is the UK now effectively the forum for determining global FRAND licence terms, and, if so, is that a bad

IT and data

The Information Commissioner's Office proposes fine methodology for data breaches

UK data protection regulator's draft fines regime looks to weigh up the ability to pay proposed penalties, any undue financial