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May 21, 2025

Third-Party Rights Enforcement – the Surprisingly Predictable Judgment in HNW Lending Ltd v Lawrence [2025] EWHC 908 (Ch)

The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 (the Act) has, as the date indicates, been around for over two decades.  Its effects were fundamental – heavily changing the general common…
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April 3, 2025

Half-Secret Commissions – the Decision of the Court of Appeal in Expert Tooling and Automation Limited v Engie Power Limited [2025] EWCA Civ 292

The role of agents and the law pertaining to them is ancient, dating back (at least) to the Roman period. In England and Wales, the common law and statutory position…
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January 6, 2025

What is the Purpose of an MOU? 

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) serves as an essential tool in various business contexts. An MOU has other names, such as ‘heads of terms‘, ‘heads of agreement‘ or ‘letter of…
Commercial Contract Law
November 10, 2024

Sale of Goods Act 1979 and its Relevance Today 

The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (SGA) is a key piece of legislation in the UK that governs the sale and purchase of goods. Since its introduction, it has undergone several…
Contract Law
October 11, 2024

Wet Signature: FAQs

In today’s digital age, many transactions and agreements are signed electronically, but the concept of a “wet signature” remains crucial in legal and business contexts. Though the term might sound…
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September 11, 2024

Repudiation of Contract: A Legal Overview

Contracts form the backbone of most business relationships. They establish the rights and obligations of the parties involved. A common concern is what happens when a party doesn’t adhere to…
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September 6, 2024

Is SaaS defined as “goods”? The judgment in Kompaktwerk GmbH v LivePerson Netherlands B.V [2024] EWHC 2278 (Comm)

A recent judgment in the Commercial Court brings useful clarification to the law of agency and an agent’s entitlement to the protections of the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993…
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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 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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