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Possible new security rights for Banks
On 10 July 2017, the European Commission published a consultation amongst other things on the protection of secured creditors from a borrower's default. The consultation suggests a new type of...
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Court of Appeal considers whether using LMA terms amount to dealing on a party’s “written standard terms of business”
In African Export-Import Bank and others v Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd and others the Court of Appeal determined that the use of negotiated LMA terms did not amount to dealing...
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EAT confirms voluntary overtime payable in holiday pay
It should not come as a surprise to many employers, but the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has now ruled that voluntary overtime should be included in holiday pay if it...
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Blake Morgan advises David Lloyd Leisure on its acquisition of a premium health club
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has advised its longstanding client David Lloyd Leisure on the acquisition of a premium health club The Academy in Harrogate.
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ET fees ruled unlawful – what next for employers?
Now that the dust has settled over last week's surprise ruling from the Supreme Court that Employment Tribunal (ET) fees are unlawful, we consider some of the further detail we...
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Friday afternoon fraud on property transactions
Since 2009, HM Land Registry has prevented 254 fraudulent applications being registered, representing properties valued in excess of £117 million. No system can be completely fraud-proof, but do you know...
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The Queen’s Speech and data protection – Keeping UK Data Protection “world class” and implementing the General Data Protection Regulation
The Queen’s Speech on 21 June set out the UK Government’s legislative programme included plans for a Data Protection Bill to ensure that the UK retains its “world-class” data protection...
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Holiday pay for the self-employed?
With the ongoing debate over the gig economy and employment status, Sarah Peacock considers a recent European Opinion which could pave the way for "self-employed" workers to claim holiday pay...
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An Islamic Brexit?
Article 50 has been triggered. So we are now on a countdown to leaving the EU. But what is Brexit likely to mean for those engaged in Islamic Finance here...
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NatWest automated loan approval
Recently NatWest announced plans to launch a new automated lending process that aims to provide credit-approved decisions in as little as 45 minutes for property investment and development companies. The...
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When does notice of termination take effect?
When does giving notice to an employee to terminate their employment take effect? Although giving notice may seem a simple task, the timing of it is sometimes crucial, and the...
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Cosmetic Warriors and Lush Cosmetics – the construction of pre-emption rights
The recent decision in the case of Cosmetic Warriors Ltd & Anor v Gerrie[2017] EWCA Civ 324 dealt with the correct construction of shareholders' pre-emption rights. Cosmetic Warriors Limited and Lush...
