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Looks at the legislation governing the “fairness and reasonableness” of contractual terms in relation to business to business contracts. Considers the types of contracts affected by the regulations, what may be excluded, standard terms and how the court determines whether or not a term is unreasonable.
It is fairly standard practice for construction or engineering projects to commence before a contract has formally been concluded. It is therefore common in the construction industry for parties to use letters of intent to cover this pre-contract commencement of works. However, letters of intent have been the subject of numerous disputes. This article highlights the pitfalls.
Clarifies Land Registry’s identification requirements in relation to execution of documents by attorneys. Ignore at your peril.
Considers the potential costs savings to councils through grey fleet mileage reimbursement. Also looks at the effect that the forthcoming VAT increase will have on vehicle leasing costs and how to mitigate the cost implications.
Gerry Sheedy, Director of Planning, explains how local planning authorities can benefit from a Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 confiscation order and deter future breaches of planning law.