Construction analysis: FIDIC has published its new model services agreement (White Book 2017), together with new sub-consultancy and joint venture agreements. We explore the changes found in the 2017 edition of the White Book, including the enhanced standard of care imposed on the consultant.

Family analysis: This news analysis examines the significant changes made to Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), PD 27A in relation to court bundles, which is in force from 2 March 2026. It considers the main changes to FPR 2010, PD 27A and what family practitioners need to be aware of when preparing bundles for court hearings.

On 16 May 2022, the President of the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) (FTT) issued Practice Statement No 1 of 2022, and the Senior President of Tribunals issued a new Practice Direction of the FTT. Both documents replace preceding versions.

The LexisNexis Restructuring & Insolvency practical guidance team has published a new Flowchart— ‘Avoidance of certain floating charges under section 245 of the Insolvency Act 1986—flowchart’. This Flowchart sets out the conditions that must be satisfied for a floating charge to be avoided.

The LexisNexis Restructuring & Insolvency practical guidance team has published a new Flowchart— ‘Misfeasance claims under section 212 of the Insolvency Act 1986—flowchart’. This Flowchart sets out the conditions that must be satisfied to establish a misfeasance claim.

The LexisNexis Restructuring & Insolvency practical guidance team has published a new Flowchart— ‘Preferences under section 340 of the Insolvency Act 1986—flowchart’ This Flowchart sets out the conditions that must be satisfied for the court to declare that a transaction constitutes a preference and grant relief.

The LexisNexis Restructuring & Insolvency practical guidance team has published a new Flowchart—‘Transactions at an undervalue under section 238 of the Insolvency Act 1986–flowchart'. This Flowchart sets out the conditions that must be satisfied for the court to declare that a transaction was at an undervalue and grant relief.

The LexisNexis Restructuring & Insolvency practical guidance team has published a new Flowchart—‘Transactions at an undervalue under section 339 of the Insolvency Act 1986—flowchart'. This Flowchart sets out the conditions that must be satisfied for the court to declare that a transaction was at an undervalue and grant relief.

The LexisNexis Restructuring & Insolvency practical guidance team has published a new Flowchart—‘Transactions defrauding creditors under section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986–flowchart’. This Flowchart sets out the requirements for a transaction defrauding creditors.

The LexisNexis Restructuring & Insolvency practical guidance team has published new Flowcharts—‘Extortionate credit transactions under section 244 of the Insolvency Act 1986—flowchart' and ‘Extortionate credit transactions under section 343 of the Insolvency Act 1986—flowchart’. These Flowcharts set out the conditions that must be satisfied for the court to declare that a transaction was an extortionate credit transaction and grant relief.

The LexisNexis Restructuring & Insolvency practical guidance team has published a new Flowchart—‘Fraudulent trading claims under sections 213 and 246ZA of the Insolvency Act 1986—flowchart’. This Flowchart sets out the conditions that must be satisfied to establish a fraudulent trading claim.

The LexisNexis Restructuring & Insolvency practical guidance team has published a new Flowchart—‘Preferences under section 239 of the Insolvency Act 1986—flowchart’. This Flowchart sets out the conditions that must be satisfied for the court to declare that a transaction constitutes a preference and grant relief.