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Intra-group services agreement

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Month definition

Month means a calendar month; Close This is a suggested definition for the term 'month', which...

Private right of redress for consumers

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Execution clause—company—deed

Option 1—deed executed by a company under its common seal (model articles, where the authorised signatory is an...

9th Nov

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Deed of release and waiver

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Business continuity clause

Definition—Business Continuity Event Business Continuity Event means an event (whether a natural or man-made phenomenon or...

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Agent and principal relationships with third parties

This Practice Note deals with the relationships arising between principals, agents and third parties with whom the agent deals on the principal’s...

9th Nov

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Consignment stock agreement—pro-supplier

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Termination and expiry of contracts

This Practice Note provides an overview of contract expiry and of the different causes of termination and ways to discharge a contract, including...

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Information society services and e-commerce

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Carriage of goods by sea—charterparties

This Practice Note explains the law relating to charterparties in the context of an arrangement for the carriage of goods by sea. It explains the key...

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Digital Content Directive—summary

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Bailment

This Practice Note provides an introduction to bailment, which is a large and complex topic.This Practice Note provides a working definition of...

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Agreements to agree

This Practice Note considers agreements to agree, and why an agreement to agree certain contractual terms at a future date has traditionally been held...

9th Nov

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Nature and types of agency

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Contract variation

This Practice Note summarises the law, guidance and practice relating to the variation of contracts and deeds. It explains how a contract or deed can...

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Repudiation

This Practice Note concerns repudiation and sets out what a repudiatory breach of contract means. It explains how a repudiatory breach goes to the...

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Conditions precedent in commercial contracts

This Practice Note considers the meaning and use of conditions precedent in commercial arrangements. It also considers typical conditions precedent...

9th Nov

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Joint, several, and joint and several liability

ContractWhere a contract is made by two or more parties it may contain a promise or obligation made by two or more of those parties. Any such promise...

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Forming enforceable contracts—certainty

Forming enforceable contracts—certaintyThe terms of an agreement may be so vague or uncertain as to be meaningless and therefore unenforceable....

15th May

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Contract interpretation—admissibility of pre-contractual negotiations and statements

Contract interpretation—admissibility of pre-contractual negotiations and statementsWhen advising on contractual construction you should consider:•the...

15th May

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Forming enforceable contracts—offer

Forming enforceable contracts—offerThis Practice Note considers the requirements for a legally binding offer. In so doing, it considers:•what we mean...

15th May

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Contract interpretation—terms implied by law

Contract interpretation—terms implied by lawExpress and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or...

15th May

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Contract interpretation—when is a statement a representation or a contractual term?

Contract interpretation—when is a statement a representation or a contractual term?What are contractual terms?The terms of a contract define the...

15th May

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Contract interpretation—interpreting entire agreement clauses

Contract interpretation—interpreting entire agreement clausesParties may often seek to specify that the entirety of their contractual relationship is...

15th May

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Forming enforceable contracts—agent's authority to contract

Forming enforceable contracts—agent's authority to contractTwo types of agent's authority to contract on behalf of its principalIn the context of...

15th May

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Contract interpretation—admissibility of surrounding documents

Contract interpretation—admissibility of surrounding documentsContract interpretation—starting point—the contract itselfUnless alleging mistake, fraud...

15th May

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Contract interpretation—terms implied by fact

Contract interpretation—terms implied by factExpress and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or...

15th May

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Claims for rectification

Claims for rectificationThis Practice Note outlines when a claim for rectification may be appropriate, what you need to establish to succeed on such a...

15th May

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Forming enforceable contracts—capacity

Forming enforceable contracts—capacityIn English law, there is a presumption that everyone has a capacity to contract. However, if you are a minor or...

15th May

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Contract interpretation—rules of contract interpretation

Contract interpretation—rules of contract interpretationThis Practice Note on rules on interpreting contracts (agreements) (also known as construing...

15th May

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Contract interpretation—distinguishing between liquidated damages and penalty clauses

Contract interpretation—distinguishing between liquidated damages and penalty clausesLiquidated damages v penalties—when does the issue arise?Parties...

15th May

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Contract interpretation—conditions, warranties and intermediate terms

Contract interpretation—conditions, warranties and intermediate termsClaims for breach of contract often involve analysis of whether or not the term...

15th May

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Contract interpretation—terms implied by custom and usage

Contract interpretation—terms implied by custom and usageExpress and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or...

15th May

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Forming enforceable contracts—consideration

Forming enforceable contracts—considerationThis Practice Note examines the doctrine of consideration and the key role it plays in English law in...

15th May

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Contract interpretation—express terms in contracts

Contract interpretation—express terms in contractsExpress and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or...

15th May

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Forming enforceable contracts—intention to create legal relations

Forming enforceable contracts—intention to create legal relationsAn intention to create legal relations is requiredThere are various situations in...

15th May

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Forming enforceable contracts—acceptance

Forming enforceable contracts—acceptanceAn agreement on the terms of an offer will only become a binding contract capable of being enforced if that...

15th May

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