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Brexit and public procurement—examining the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (Revisited)

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Carbon leakage needs to be addressed by UK, Sharma says

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UK formally triggers Article 50—what is the next target?

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Nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher—common law liability for pollution

Nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher—common law liability for pollution

Private nuisancePrivate nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land or some right over or in connection with it....

What is a contract of insurance?

What is a contract of insurance?

This Practice Note covers the legal framework and regulatory guidance to be considered in determining whether an arrangement constitutes a contract of...

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE)—environmental and health and safety enquiries

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE)—environmental and health and safety enquiries

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSEs) are industry standard pre-contract enquiries used in commercial property transactions. CPSEs are...

Compensation orders in criminal cases

Compensation orders in criminal cases

What is compensation?A compensation order is defined in the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (PCC(S)A 2000), to mean an order which...

Practice notes

Lease transactions toolkit (environmental issues)—Commercial Property Standard Enquiries and additional environmental enquiries

Commercial Property Standard EnquiriesThe Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE) have become the industry standard pre-contract enquiries for...
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Produced in partnership with ELM Law 12th Jan
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Mortgagee in possession

This Practice Note covers the rights and responsibilities of a mortgagee in possession.RightsA legal mortgagee has a right to possession of the...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

Judicial review time limits—extensions and urgent cases

When a public body receives a claim form for judicial review, the first step is to consider whether the claim has been brought in time. For further...
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Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan
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Costs for judicial review—general principles

General rule on costs in judicial reviewThe general rule in relation to costs in judicial review, as in other proceedings, is that costs follow the...
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Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan
Practice notes

General principles of insurance contract law

What is insurance law?Insurance law can be split into three parts:•insurance contract law which governs the contractual relationship between insureds...
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9th Nov
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Waste types and controls—controlled waste

Controlled waste is subject to legislative control. It is defined in Part II to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990), see Definition of...
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9th Nov
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Forfeiture

The power of the court to order the forfeiture of property under the PCC(S)A 2000The Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 is the principal...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

Judicial review—what it is and when it can be used—Scotland

Background to judicial review in ScotlandJudicial review represents the means by which the courts control the exercise of governmental power. Judicial...
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Produced in partnership with Carolyn Morgan of Harper Macleod LLP 12th Jan
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Practice notes

Introduction to retained EU law

This Practice Note provides an introduction to retained EU law, which is an entirely new legal concept introduced to UK domestic law in preparation...
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9th Nov
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Practice notes

Appealing a conviction in the Crown Court

This Practice Note explains the right of defendants who have been convicted in criminal proceedings to appeal against their convictions in the...
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Produced in partnership with Doughty Street Chambers 12th Jan
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Public nuisance—general principles

Public nuisancePublic nuisance involves a nuisance being carried out, which affects a section of the general public. It has been defined as: 'acts or...
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9th Nov
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Local authorities—powers to investigate environmental crime

When do local authorities investigate environmental offences?Environmental offences cover a broad range of crimes which affect the surroundings we...
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Produced in partnership with Laura Phillips of 6 Pump Court 12th Jan
Practice notes

Overview of the EU legal system

Brexit: This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects impacted by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. As of 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK is no...
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Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado 12th Jan
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Practice notes

Presumption in favour of sustainable development

Policy contextThe original version of the National Planning Policy Framework (2012 NPPF) was published on 27 March 2012, taking immediate effect. It...
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9th Nov
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Double funding

Brexit: The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. This has implications for the schemes providing for agricultural subsidies in England and Wales, which...
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9th Nov

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Practice notes

Marine licensing—appealing against notices

Types of marine licence noticesThe Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA 2009), provides for a range of notices to be issued by the appropriate...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Canty of 9 Hazel Tree Chambers 15th Jan
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Marine licensing—construction

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Canty of 9 Hazel Tree Chambers 15th Jan
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The Marine Management Organisation

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Canty of 9 Hazel Tree Chambers 15th Jan
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Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009—snapshot

TitleMarine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA 2009)Entry into force12th November 2009 (received Royal Assent on this date, but various implementing...
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15th Jan
Practice notes

Marine licensing—licence application appeals

Legislative contextThe marine licensing system under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA 2009) introduced a new independent appeal mechanism...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Canty of 9 Hazel Tree Chambers 15th Jan
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Marine licensing—Wales

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Canty of 9 Hazel Tree Chambers 15th Jan
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Marine licensing—submarine cables and pipelines

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Canty of 9 Hazel Tree Chambers 8th Jan
Practice notes

Marine licensing—licence application procedure

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Canty of 9 Hazel Tree Chambers 8th Jan
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Marine licensing—public register

Licensing authorityThe Secretary of State is the appropriate licensing authority under Part 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA 2009) in...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Canty of 9 Hazel Tree Chambers 8th Jan
Practice notes

Marine licensing—exempt activities

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Canty of 9 Hazel Tree Chambers 8th Jan
Practice notes

Marine licensing—varying, suspending or revoking a licence

Variation, suspension or revocationThe licensing authority has the power to vary, suspend or revoke a licence under section 72 of the Marine and...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Canty of 9 Hazel Tree Chambers 8th Jan
Q&As

What is the definition of transportation in the context of navigation? Is there any case law on this?

Hamann v Finanzamt Hamburg-Eimsbuttel discusses what is meant by transport in the context of the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on...
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24th Dec
Q&As

What controls are there on dumping contaminated dredged materials at sea?

The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MCAA 2009) includes a marine licensing regime within the ‘UK marine licensing area’.The ‘UK marine licensing...
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28th Nov

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LEXISNEXIS

PRA Rulebook—introduction for the insurance and reinsurance sector

On 29 August 2015, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published the PRA Rulebook (Rulebook). The transition from the Handbook to the Rulebook was intended to benefit PRA-authorised firms, to access clearer and more concise rules. Alongside the Rulebook, supervisory statements and statements

LEXISNEXIS

Common financial covenants

This Practice Note explains certain common financial covenants used in commercial finance transactions including:•minimum net worth test•gearing ratio•leverage ratio (or debt to equity ratio)•current ratio (or acid test ratio)•cashflow ratio•interest cover ratio, and•loan to value ratioIt explains:

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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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Notice of acting

Case number [insert number][In the principal registryORIn the [insert court location] FAMILY court]Sitting at [insert place]Notice of actingBetween[insert petitioner name]Petitionerand[insert respondent name]RespondentTake notice that we [insert name of firm] have been appointed to act as the