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EU-US Privacy Shield data transfer problem caused by Schrems II won’t be solved ‘overnight’, EU negotiator warns

EU-US Privacy Shield data transfer problem caused by Schrems II won’t be solved ‘overnight’, EU negotiator warns

The following Commercial news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on EU-US Privacy Shield data transfer problem caused by Schrems II won’t be solved ‘overnight’, EU negotiator warns

Brexit highlights—30 April 2021

Brexit highlights—30 April 2021

The following Public Law news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Brexit highlights—30 April 2021

Landmark dismissal of £1.5bn claim by the Kingdom of Denmark (Skatteforvaltningen (Danish Customs and Tax Administration) v Solo Capital Partners LLP (in special administration)

Landmark dismissal of £1.5bn claim by the Kingdom of Denmark (Skatteforvaltningen (Danish Customs and Tax Administration) v Solo Capital Partners LLP (in special administration)

Landmark dismissal of £1.5bn claim by the Kingdom of Denmark (Skatteforvaltningen (Danish Customs and Tax Administration) v Solo Capital Partners LLP (in special administration)

Brexit SI Bulletin—latest drafts and sifting committee reports, 30 April 2021

Brexit SI Bulletin—latest drafts and sifting committee reports, 30 April 2021

The following Public Law news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Brexit SI Bulletin—latest drafts and sifting committee reports, 30 April 2021

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Forming enforceable contracts—intention to create legal relations

Forming enforceable contracts—intention to create legal relations

An intention to create legal relations is requiredThere are various situations in which a court will hold that an agreement is not binding because,...

Separation of powers—legislative, executive and judiciary

Separation of powers—legislative, executive and judiciary

Source of the doctrine of the separation of powersThe origins of the doctrine are often traced to John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government (1689),...

Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contracts

Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contracts

The Public Private Partnership (PPP) models are a popular way for governments to involve private investment, expertise and risk in procuring...

Facilitation payments under the Bribery Act 2010

Facilitation payments under the Bribery Act 2010

Facilitating the performance of a duty by public officialsFacilitation payments, also known as facilitating or grease payments, are generally small...

Practice notes

Direct effect of EU law

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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Parliamentary supremacy—implied repeal

Essential to Parliament’s legislative supremacy is the principle that Parliament is not bound by its predecessors, and cannot bind its successors. It...
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Produced in partnership with Carl Gardner 12th Jan
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Parliamentary committees

In briefA great deal of the business of Parliament is carried out by committees of MPs or peers working on a specific subject or task. Public bill...
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9th Nov
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Active bribery, passive bribery and bribing foreign public officials

The purpose of this Practice Note is to provide a general understanding of the offences under section 1, 2 and 6 of the Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010). It...
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Produced in partnership with Joanne Kane of Carmelite Chambers 12th Jan
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Sources of constitutional law

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 Carl Gardner 12th Jan
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Void contracts

When is a contract a void contract?A void contract is one that is wholly lacking in legal effect. A contract will be void where:•the parties contract...
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9th Nov
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Convention rights—structure of qualified rights

The rights preserved under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), as set out in the Human Rights Act 1998 Sch 1, can be broadly divided into...
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Produced in partnership with Alexander Campbell of Field Court Chambers 12th Jan
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Indirect effect of EU law

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Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado 12th Jan
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The supremacy of EU law

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 Adam Cygan of University of Leicester 12th Jan
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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
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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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9th Nov
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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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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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Parliamentary supremacy the enrolled bill rule

It is not possible to successfully argue that an Act of Parliament is invalid because of flaws, or even fraud, in the legislative process.Early...
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Produced in partnership with Carl Gardner 12th Jan
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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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A guide to project management—Part 2: Key parameters

Key parameters of a projectTo meet project objectives and deliver benefits, projects need to be kept under control, using four key parameters.Source:...
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9th Apr
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A guide to project management—Part 4: Project lifecycle

Project lifecycleWhen managing a project or programme, it is likely to have key phases with sub-project tasks. The lifecycle of all projects proceeds...
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9th Apr
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A guide to project management—Part 5: New approaches to project management

New approaches to project managementThe basic tools and techniques we have described are particularly suited to clear-cut projects like engineering...
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9th Apr
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A guide to project management—Part 1: Introduction to project management

IntroductionThis guide outlines some of the key concepts, tools and techniques used in project management. Project management is no longer a narrow,...
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9th Apr
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A guide to project management—Part 6: Additional reading

Additional readingIf you want to find out more about project management, here are some popular books on the subject.Barker, S and Cole, R, Brilliant...
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9th Apr
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Lessons learned: National Audit Office and Audit Commission [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.Commercial skillsCommercial skills for complex government projects (National...
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Produced in partnership with Lee Digings of Lee Digings Associates 9th Apr
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Comparing project management methodologies: PRINCE2®, PMBOK® and Agile

Project managementVarious project management methodologies have been developed to guide organisations through project management and develop common...
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Produced in partnership with Andy Cooke of PA Consulting Group 8th Apr
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A suggested approach to project management

•Structure the project. The initial project definition should be contained within a terms of reference document and agreement to this document should...
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Produced in partnership with Paul Gilbert and Lawrence Smith of LBC Wise Counsel 1st Mar
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Project set up

This is the most important phase of the project, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the project. It is also the phase that is most likely to be...
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Produced in partnership with Paul Gilbert and Lawrence Smith of LBC Wise Counsel 1st Mar
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Ongoing management of the project plan

•Control the project. A plan is of minimal use if nobody checks that the project is progressing as intended. In order to keep control of a project,...
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Produced in partnership with Paul Gilbert and Lawrence Smith of LBC Wise Counsel 26th Feb
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A guide to project management—Part 3: Key players

Key players in projectsMost projects will have at least the following key players:•a project manager who is project delivery-focused and responsible...
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7th Dec

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Contract interpretation—express terms in contracts

Express and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or implied:•express terms—are terms which are actually recorded in a written contract or openly expressed in an oral contract at the time the contract is made (or there may be a combination of written and oral

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Notaries and notarisation—notarisation

The principles of the notarial act are that it is:•an act of the notary and not of the parties named in the document•a record of a fact, event or transaction•in the form of a document, notwithstanding the form of the underlying document, fact, event or transactionThe purpose of the notarial act is

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Skeleton arguments

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your matter is proceeding, you may also need to be mindful of additional provisions—see further below.Note: this Practice Note does not deal with the

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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