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Real estate

Collecting cash in the construction industry: tools for chasing debtors in light of further Government restrictions

The government has extended the restriction on the enforcement of statutory demands until 31 December 2020. The extension from the

Defence, Security and Aerospace

Defence Infrastructure Organisation publishes £3bn procurement pipeline

Details of future spending plans on infrastructure over the coming years for the UK armed forces will help suppliers better

Dispute resolution

In the line of duty: navigating directors' duties through times of crisis

A combination of disgruntled shareholders, increased regulatory scrutiny and the threat of insolvency-related offences is causing a sharp upturn in

Dispute resolution

Who's been up to no good? What to do when you uncover commercial fraud

Businesses already battling the effects of coronavirus and the resulting economic conditions will need to brace themselves for what may

Dispute resolution

Liability creep | Are the parents to blame?

With corporate groups covering an increasingly diverse range of activities and geographies, 'liability creep' is becoming an important risk management

Dispute resolution

What do the latest government measures mean for the construction industry?

Although the direction to work from home does not apply to site workers, the latest changes will put a focus

Tax

HMRC change in policy on VAT on lease break fees and liquidated damages on termination

Updated guidance on the VAT treatment of early termination fees and compensation payments will impact current and past real estate

Tax

Early termination: HMRC clarify view of VAT position

Updated guidance on the VAT treatment of early termination fees and compensation payments will impact on any business involved in

Dispute resolution

Court finds in favour of policyholder claims for Covid losses under business interruption

Judgment finds in favour of issues raised by the UK regulator on behalf of policyholders over business interruption cover and

Infrastructure services

Cornerstone v University of the Arts London decision has potential to help unlock stalled Code negotiations

Tribunal provides clarity on terms typically contained in agreements under the Electronic Communications Code that could help boost the rollout