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Fiduciary Duties

Who is a fiduciary?There is no comprehensive list of the relationships which give rise to the existence of fiduciary duties under common law. Some...

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...

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...

Mistake in contract law

This Practice Note considers the legal concept of mistake in contract law. It examines common mistake, mutual mistake, unilateral mistake, mistake as...

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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...

9th Nov

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Nature and types of agency

BrexitAs of exit day (11 pm on 31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK...

9th Nov

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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...

Produced in partnership with Quentin Tannock of 4 Pump Court 12th Jan

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Digital Content Directive—summary

Brexit: As of exit day (11pm on 31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK...

9th Nov

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Information society services and e-commerce

Brexit: As of exit day (11pm on 31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK...

9th Nov

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Wilful misconduct and deliberate default in commercial contracts

This Practice Note sets out guidance upon the meaning, use and importance of commonly used terms in exclusion and limitation of liability clauses in...

Produced in partnership with Tim Wright of Fladgate 12th Jan

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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...

9th Nov

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Consignment stock agreement—pro-supplier

DRAFTING FOR BREXIT: For the latest information on the impact of Brexit on the drafting, negotiation and enforceability of this Precedent, see...

Produced in partnership with Paul de Vince and Jagdeep Singh of Gateley Plc 12th Jan

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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

Precedents

Deed of release and waiver

DRAFTING FOR BREXIT: For the latest information on the impact of Brexit on the drafting, negotiation and enforceability of this Precedent, see...

9th Nov

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Letter of variation

[ON HEADED NOTEPAPER OF PARTY A][Insert address of Party B][[Insert address of Guarantor]][Insert date]Dear [name of Party B][ and [name of...

9th Nov

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Carriage of goods by air

This Practice Note provides a summary of the common law and conventions governing international carriage by air. It explains the liability of the...

Produced in partnership with Quentin Tannock of 4 Pump Court and James Watthey of 4 Pump Court 12th Jan

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Agency and distribution compared

BrexitBrexit: As of exit day (11pm on 31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement,...

9th Nov

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Private right of redress for consumers

Brexit: As of exit day (11pm on 31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK...

9th Nov

Precedents

Month definition

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

9th Nov

Precedents

Intra-group services agreement

DRAFTING FOR BREXIT: For the latest information on the impact of Brexit on the drafting, negotiation and enforceability of this Precedent, see...

Produced in partnership with Tim Wright of Fladgate 12th Jan

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Getting the Deal Through: Franchise 2021

Jurisdictions coveredThe following jurisdictions are covered in this report:Canada; Chile; China; Finland; France; Germany; Italy; Japan; Malaysia;...

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