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Dispute Resolution
August 16, 2024

Understanding “Without Prejudice” in Legal Negotiations

In the world of legal disputes and negotiations, the term “without prejudice” is a powerful tool that allows parties to communicate openly and attempt to reach a settlement without fear…
Tort law
August 8, 2024

Introduction to Tort Law

Tort law is an area of civil law that deals with situations where a person’s wrongful conduct causes harm to another. Unlike criminal law, tort law is concerned with compensating…
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August 2, 2024

Negligence: A Comprehensive Guide 

Negligence is a “tort” under English law. A tort is an act or omission, other than a breach of contract, that causes harm or loss to another person, resulting in…
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July 31, 2024

Indemnity: The Basics

An indemnity can be an important part of mitigating risk in your contractual relationships but it can also represent a significant liability. Understanding indemnities is essential for effectively managing these…
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July 30, 2024

Understanding the Meaning of Prima Facie

In legal contexts, the term ‘prima facie’ holds significant importance. Derived from Latin, it translates to ‘at first sight’ or ‘on the face of it.’ In the UK legal system, it is used to describe evidence…
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July 29, 2024

Directors’ Duties

The directors of a company have duties which are codified in legislation or derived from common law rules. The key source of legislation for directors’ duties is the Companies Act…
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July 26, 2024

Companies Act 2006 – A Summary

The Companies Act 2006 replaced the Companies Act 1985 as the UK’s key piece of legislation for the operation of companies. It is an important Act because it is the…
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July 18, 2024

Statement of Work: The Guide to Crafting a Comprehensive SOW

A Statement of Work (SOW), in project management, is a very powerful contracting tool for businesses. An SOW serves as a foundation and facilitator of many of their working relationships,…
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July 9, 2024

Novation: What You Need To Know When Transferring A Contract

Do you want to replace a party to a contract? If so, you need to consider the rules and process around “novation”. In this article, we explain: What is novation?…

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