A long-awaited High Court appeal decision could have considerable implications for businesses, especially concerning the long held belief that a parent company as a separate legal entity from its subsidiaries could not be held responsible for the subsidiaries' failings or liability.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 04 May 2012 | Practice Area: Professional Indemnity
There are obvious advantages for owners of commercial real estate in Russia to engage management companies. However, in this briefing, Pepeliaev Group detail the liability issues and potential risks between an owner of a building and a management company as well as how to reduce these risks.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 30 March 2012 | Practice Area: Commercial Property
In this update, Wragge & Co's real estate team discuss the latest property law issues and provide a range of action points where necessary. Areas covered include landlord and tenant break options; valid contract notices; easements; adverse possession and a variety of planning issues.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 19 March 2012 | Practice Area: Planning and Development
The 4th edition of the Eversheds' International Real Estate Guide provides property professionals with an overview of the legal rules that govern real estate on a country by country basis. The guide facilitates managing property portfolios across multiple countries and a range of jurisdictions.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 01 March 2012 | Practice Area: Property Finance
Eurozone woes, the continuing recession and the Olympics - 2012 is set to be an eventful year for the property sector. In this briefing, Mishcon de Reya's real estate team take a look at the year ahead and picks out the ten legal developments expected to have a high impact on the property industry.
Law Firm: Mishcon de Reya | Published: 14 February 2012 | Practice Area: Planning and Development
This update from Wragge & Co provides a round-up of all the latest property law news. Included are commentary on the issues raised and any action points organisations need to take. Areas covered include landlord and tennant issues, easements, binding contracts and the Carbon Reduction Commitment.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Landlord and Tenant
The recent case of Ruth Geary, who took the decision to slide down a banister in a manner similar to that of Mary Poppins, and the ensuing claim made by her against the owner of the building, acts as a useful reminder to all landowners to be aware of their liability to visitors.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 14 November 2011 | Practice Area: Statutory Duty and Liability
The new quarterly newsletter from Vinson & Elkins offers a broad selection of articles about construction issues around the world. This edition takes a detailed look at understanding English contract law; legal considerations of building in China; the costs of the UK Bribery Act; and much more.
Law Firm: Vinson & Elkins | Published: 04 November 2011 | Practice Area: Construction
The design and build contract is possibly the most popular model for procuring works, but what exactly does this mean in terms of the contractor’s design liability? This briefing looks at how the positions adopted across standard contracts and common bespoke drafting are far from uniform.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 19 September 2011 | Practice Area: Statutory Duty and Liability
Following the decision in Good Harvest Partnership LLP v Centaur Services Limited, landlords can no longer call on a former tenant's guarantor to fulfil its obligations under an AGA. This briefing looks at the background to this decision and what it means for both landlords and tenants.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 03 August 2011 | Practice Area: Landlord and Tenant
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