02 May 2016
Litigation and dispute resolution

Does an indemnity for costs in a commercial contract mean anything?

Many commercial agreements contain clauses stating that one party is required to indemnify the other part for legal costs in the event of a breach of contract.

25 April 2016
Litigation and dispute resolution

“No Oral Variation” Clauses: Do They Work?

Many commercial contracts contain a clause to the effect that any variations or amendments to the contract must be in writing. Parties to commercial agreements favour such clauses because they promote certainty: the parties know what they have to do to amend the contract and disputes about oral discussions are in theory avoided.

17 March 2016
Litigation and dispute resolution

‘As soon as reasonably practicable’: does it mean anything?

Commercial contracts often include obligations carrying the qualification 'as soon as reasonably practicable'.

23 February 2016
Litigation and dispute resolution

The Court of Appeal and TOWIE – more clarity on Part 36

The Court of Appeal has allowed the appeal in Sugar Hut Group –v- AJ Insurance, thereby allowing parties more confidence in predicting the consequences of a Part 36 offer. The case concerned a claim for damages arising from a fire at a nightclub that had featured prominently in “The Only Way is Essex”.

08 February 2016
Litigation and dispute resolution

A Brief Overview of the Law Relating to Late Delivery

When purchasing a car, consumers want their new vehicle as soon as possible. If you look at any internet car forum or motoring magazine these days, it is not uncommon to find complaints about the late delivery of new vehicles and enquiries about what legal action consumers can take.

04 January 2016
Litigation and dispute resolution

The future of Third Party Rights

Third party rights are increasingly being considered in place of collateral warranties. However, the use of third party rights by Employers may reduce following the decision in Hurley Palmer Flatt Limited v Barclays Bank plc .

02 November 2015
Litigation and dispute resolution

When is an agent entitled to commission?

It is common, particularly following termination of an agency agreement, for agents & principals to become involved in disputes over the commission.

24 June 2015
Litigation and dispute resolution

Am I a commercial agent?

Agency arrangements often arise informally, and we are sometimes consulted by agents and principals who are not sure whether they fall within the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 (the Regulations) or not.

25 June 2014
Litigation and dispute resolution

What if my principal is in breach of our agreement?

An agent loses his entitlement to compensation or indemnity, though, if the reason for termination is that he is in breach of the agreement.

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