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Bungalow Brouhaha—an object lesson in residential construction disputes (Kang v Pattar)

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Public interest justifies cost-capping in a procurement case (Good Law Project v Minister for the Cabinet Office (Hanbury Strategy & Communications Ltd as interested party))

Measure of damages for fraudulent misrepresentation clarified (Glossop Cartons and Print v Contact (Print & Packaging))

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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

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...

Short form letter of assignment

[On headed notepaper of the assignor]To: [Insert name and address of Assignee][Insert date]Dear [insert name of Assignee]Assignment of contractWe...

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...

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...

9th Nov

In-house

Precedents

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

In-house

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

In-house

Precedents

Business continuity clause

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

9th Nov

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Practice notes

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

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

Practice notes

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

COVID-19

In-house

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...

Produced in partnership with Tim Wright of Fladgate 12th Jan

In-house

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...

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...

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

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...

9th Nov

Practice notes

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

In-house

Practice notes

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...

9th Nov

In-house

Practice notes

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...

9th Nov

In-house

Practice notes

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...

9th Nov

In-house

Practice notes

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...

9th Nov

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Practice notes

EU public procurement case tracker

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

11th May

Practice notes

Brexit—the implications for public procurement

The UK public procurement regime derives from EU procurement laws and is therefore impacted by Brexit. As of 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK ceased...

10th May

Brexit

Precedents

Invitation to participate in dialogue—competitive dialogue procedure

[Insert name of contracting authority]Tender for [Insert name of Procurement Exercise]Tender Reference: [Insert the Contracting Authority’s tender...

Produced in partnership with Browne Jacobson 7th May

Precedents

Invitation to tender―competitive procedure with negotiation

[Insert name of Contracting Authority]Tender for [Insert name of Procurement Exercise]Tender Reference: [Insert the Contracting Authority’s tender...

Produced in partnership with Browne Jacobson 7th May

Practice notes

UK public procurement case tracker

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

7th May

Precedents

Letter accompanying Invitation to participate in dialogue—competitive dialogue procedure

[On headed paper][Insert date][Insert address of bidder]Dear [[Insert contact name] OR [Insert name of nominated lead organisation if bidder is a...

Produced in partnership with Browne Jacobson 7th May

Precedents

Letter rejecting a bidder following negotiation—competitive procedure with negotiation and innovation partnership procedure

[On headed paper][Insert date][Insert address of bidder]Dear [Insert contact name noted in the SQ or insert name of nominated lead organisation if...

Produced in partnership with Lee Digings of Lee Digings Associates 7th May

Q&As

If a charity wishes to procure goods or services using a Crown Commercial Service contract, does it have to apply the public procurement rules and procedures in full?

It is assumed that the reference to 'public procurement rules and procedures' is a reference to the rules and procedures under the Public Contracts...

6th May

Practice notes

Climate change adaptation in public procurement

What is climate change adaptation?Climate change adaptation refers to predicting any adverse effects of climate change and foreseeing ways to prevent...

Produced in partnership with Ardea International 5th May

Practice notes

Discontinuing a public procurement process

IntroductionA contracting authority may decide to discontinue an award procedure. This Practice Note covers:•the discretion to discontinue and when...

Produced in partnership with Mr Andrew Millross of Anthony Collins Solicitors 5th May

Precedents

Letter accompanying Invitation to tender—competitive procedure with negotiation

[On headed paper][Insert date][Insert address of bidder]Dear [[Insert contact name] OR [Insert name of nominated lead organisation if bidder is a...

Produced in partnership with Browne Jacobson 4th May

Precedents

Discontinuation letter

[On headed paper][Insert date] [Insert address of bidder]Dear [Insert contact name]Procurement: [Insert procurement name/reference]Contract Notice...