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Commercial weekly highlights—22 April 2021

Commercial weekly highlights—22 April 2021

The following Commercial news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Commercial weekly highlights—22 April 2021

UK accession to Lugano Convention—Is the door closing?

UK accession to Lugano Convention—Is the door closing?

The following Arbitration news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on UK accession to Lugano Convention—Is the door closing?

Court of Appeal decides HMRC’s deceit claim is time barred (IGE USA Investments LTD v Revenue and Customs Commissioners)

Court of Appeal decides HMRC’s deceit claim is time barred (IGE USA Investments LTD v Revenue and Customs Commissioners)

The following Commercial news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Court of Appeal decides HMRC’s deceit claim is time barred (IGE USA Investments LTD v Revenue and Customs Commissioners)

Comment—UK can learn what a hard Brexit looks like from EU officials’ data-adequacy spat

Comment—UK can learn what a hard Brexit looks like from EU officials’ data-adequacy spat

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Fiduciary Duties

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

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...

Mistake in contract law

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...

Contract variation

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...

Practice notes

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...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

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

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...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

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

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...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with Tim Wright of Fladgate 12th Jan
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Precedents

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...
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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...
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9th Nov
Precedents

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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9th Nov
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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...
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9th Nov
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Precedents

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...
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9th Nov
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Practice notes

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

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,...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

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...
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9th Nov
Precedents

Month definition

Month means a calendar month; Close This is a suggested definition for the term 'month', which...
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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...
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Produced in partnership with Tim Wright of Fladgate 12th Jan

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Practice notes

Doing business in: the UK

Updated in March 2021IntroductionThe business environmentForming a companyBeneficial ownershipFinancing a companyOpening a branch officeOpening a bank...
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Produced in partnership with Jonathan Edgelow of Vedder Price 21st Apr
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Doing business in: Poland

Updated August 2020IntroductionThe Polish economy not been left unscathed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Like in most EU countries...
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Produced in partnership with Wardynski & Partners 8th Apr
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Doing business in Mexico

Updated in September 2019•Introduction•The Business environment•Forming a company•Financing a company•Opening a bank account•Utilising office...
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Produced in partnership with Gustavo Alcocer of Olivares 8th Apr
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Doing business in: Italy

Updated in July 2020IntroductionItaly is a founding member of the EU. It extends for 301,230 sq km and it has a strategic position at the heart of the...
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Produced in partnership with Marco Mazzeschi of Mazzeschi Srl 8th Apr
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Doing business in: Germany

Updated in December 2019IntroductionGermany is the strongest economy in Europe and one of the largest worldwide. Its central location in the middle of...
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Produced in partnership with Regina Glaser, Torsten Groß, Dominik Eickemeier, Dr Vinzenz Bödeker, Fabian Gaffron, Dr André Szesny, Rainer Dr Velte and Dr Bodo Dehne 8th Apr
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Doing business in: France

Updated in November 2019IntroductionFrance is an open market economy and provides a business-friendly environment with strong public facilities and a...
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Produced in partnership with Bersay 8th Apr
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Doing business in: the Philippines

Updated in September 2020IntroductionThe Business EnvironmentForming a companyOne-Person CorporationFinancing and capital raisingOpening a bank...
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Produced in partnership with Ocampo & Suralvo Law Offices 8th Apr
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Doing business in: Ireland

Updated in September 2020IntroductionIreland is consistently ranked as one of the most attractive locations globally in which to establish...
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Produced in partnership with David O'Donnell and Cara Cooke of Mason Hayes & Curran 8th Apr
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Doing business in: Cyprus

Updated in July 2020IntroductionCyprus is strategically located in the Eastern Mediterranean at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. It is an...
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Produced in partnership with Elias Neocleous of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC, Andrea Kallis Parparinou of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC and Elena Christodoulou of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC 8th Apr
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EU collection—Commercial

This page collects together Commercial content that addresses matters of EU law.For information on EU law generally, see EU structure, EU legislative...
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15th Mar
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Doing business in: Bolivia

Updated in January 2021IntroductionThis Practice Note sets out some of the key considerations for a business before it decides to commence operations...
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Produced in partnership with Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Soc. Civ 5th Mar
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Doing business in: Chile

Updated in September 2019IntroductionChile, although distant from most countries in the world is one of South America’s most stable and prosperous...
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Produced in partnership with Luis Felipe Arze of CMS 26th Feb
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Doing Business in: Australia

Updated in September 2020.•Introduction•The business environment•Forming a company•Financing a company•Opening a bank account•Utilising office...
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Produced in partnership with Andrew Lumsden of Corrs Chambers Westgarth 26th Feb
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Doing business in the UAE

Updated September 2020IntroductionThe Business EnvironmentForming a CompanyFinancing a companyOpening a Branch officeOpening a bank accountUtilising...
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Produced in partnership with Amir Ahmad and Edward Ewart of Reed Smith LLP 26th Feb
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Doing business in key global jurisdictions

Updated in October 2020IntroductionPolitical stabilityInfrastructureCrime and healthcareFreedom of courts from political interferenceApproach to...
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Produced in partnership with Jonathan Edgelow of Vedder Price 26th Feb
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Doing business in: Brazil

Updated in February 2019IntroductionBrazil is the fifth largest country in the world by both geographical area (3,287,956 sq mi), and population of...
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Produced in partnership with Ted Rhodes, Mario Sergio Braz and Carolina Uribe of CMS 26th Feb
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Doing business in: Argentina

Updated August 2020IntroductionThe Argentine Republic is sub-divided in 23 provinces and one federal district, the City of Buenos Aires, the nation’s...
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Produced in partnership with Diego Krischcautzky of Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal with the collaboration of María Eugenia Carbó 26th Feb
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Doing business in: Canada

Updated in November 2020IntroductionThe business environmentForming a companyFinancing a companyOpening a bank accountFinding office spaceImmigration...
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Produced in partnership with Miller Thomson LLP 26th Feb
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Doing business in: the US

Updated in November 2020IntroductionThe business environmentForming a companyFinancing a companyOpening a bank accountUtilising office...
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Produced in partnership with Mark Rowbotham of Portcullis ISC 26th Feb
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Doing business in: Indonesia

Updated in May 2019IntroductionThe business environmentForming a companyFinancing a companyOpening a branch office and representative officeOpening a...
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Produced in partnership with Assegaf Hamzah & Partners 26th Feb

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The pari passu principle and collection remedies for the office-holder—the position under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016

The primary function of office-holders in personal and corporate insolvency is to collect in the assets belonging to a company or individual and to distribute these to the company's or individual's creditors. Office-holders have various duties and powers in order to ensure that they do this. For

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Negative pledges

This Practice Note examines:•why negative pledge clauses are used in commercial transactions •the consequences of breaching negative pledge provisions•how negative pledges are viewed in the context of security and quasi-security, and•key considerations when drafting a negative pledge clauseWhere

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Forum non conveniens—scope and application

This Practice Note considers the doctrine of forum non conveniens, also referred to as the appropriate forum or the proper place for a dispute to be determined. This doctrine is of relevance when determining whether the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction to hear a dispute and is applied

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What is diversity and inclusion (D&I)—law firms

This Practice Note provides a high-level introduction to diversity and inclusion (D&I) and key reasons why it is important to law firms. Specific aspects of D&I are covered in more detail in Practice Notes:•The growing focus on diversity and inclusion (D&I) in law firms•Unconscious bias—law