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Apr 29, 2025

Does “back to back” mean “pay when paid” in construction contracts?

In Sze Fung Engineering Limited v Trevi Construction Company Limited [2025] HKCA 278[1], the Hong Kong Court of Appeal (“CA”) ruled that the “back to back” wording in that case was not a “pay when…
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Apr 29, 2025

How will the newly created NISTA accelerate infrastructure delivery?

Between 2015-2025 the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) carried out an important function in assessing the UK’s long-term infrastructure needs, setting the infrastructure agenda and providing…
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Apr 28, 2025

Definition of ‘woman” in the Equality Act, guidance on conduct dismissals, and a news roundup

Our employment law update for April covers the Supreme Court decision the correct definition of “sex” and “woman” in the Equality Act and a Court of Appeal decision providing guidelines on gross…
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Apr 28, 2025

Hong Kong Court makes security for costs order against Mainland parties with no assets in Hong Kong

In Y and Another v GI and Another [2025] HKCFI 1317[1], the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“Court”) allowed the defendant’s application for security for costs against the plaintiffs in respect of…
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Apr 24, 2025

Reminder of the principles of assignment

In this Insight, Katharine Tulloch takes a look at the case of Grove Construction (London) Limited v Bagshot Manor Limited [2025] EWHC 591 (TCC) which provides a welcome reminder of the care which…
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Apr 16, 2025

AIFMD II Leverage Limits and Single Borrower Exposure Restriction

AIFMD II[1]introduces substantial changes to the EU-wide regulatory framework for alternative investment fund managers (“AIFMs”) that was established under AIFMD. The changes cover a wide range of…
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Apr 16, 2025

Are you ready for Martyn’s Law?

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 and is expected to be implemented within the next 24 months. There will be no legal requirement to comply until the…
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Apr 16, 2025

Mark Meador’s Confirmation Unlikely to Lead to Major Changes at the FTC

On Thursday, April 10, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Mark Meador as a Commissioner of the FTC. Previously, it was expected that Meador’s confirmation would lead to significant changes at the FTC,…
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Apr 16, 2025

Payment notices under the Construction Act 1996, a welcome clarification

In this Insight, first published in PLC, Partner Shy Jackson and Trainee Solicitor Choe Tan consider the judgment in Placefirst Construction Ltd v CAR Construction (North East) Ltd [2025] EWHC 100…
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Apr 14, 2025

Tall Building Trends in London

Tall buildings have hugely contributed to London’s sense of place and rightful place as a world-leading financial centre. They have made a defined impact on the London skyline particularly in the…
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