Compliance with State aid and subsidy control rules is crucial for the lawful provision of state-funded financial support. Leveraging comprehensive expertise in this area ensures your practice stays ahead in navigating these dynamic regulations. Equip yourself with practical guidance to effectively address compliance, enforcement, and litigation issues in this crucial aspect of Public Law. Gain insights on latest reforms and best practices to successfully manage the legal intricacies and boost your clients' strategic interests.
Public Law analysis: The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) dismissed Zenobē Energy Ltd’s applications under section 70 of the Subsidy Control Act 2022...
The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (SLSC) has published its 6th report of session 2026–27. At its meeting on 23 June 2026,...
Hampshire County Council has commenced judicial review proceedings against the government’s local government reorganisation (LGR) decision for the...
The House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution has published its first report of session 2026–27 on the Steel Industry (Nationalisation)...
Sources of constitutional lawIn briefThe British constitution is unwritten in the sense that it does not derive from a single constitutional text. It...
Methods of statutory interpretation used to resolve disputes about the meaning of legislationIntroduction to statutory interpretationThe aim of...
Convention rights—structure of qualified rightsThe rights preserved under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), as set out in the Human...
Judicial review—time limits and the pre-action protocolWhen considering whether and how to bring a claim for judicial review, the first step is to...
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
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