Podcasts by Listen Up - a legal podcast from Gowling WLG
From managing risk and staying on top of regulatory developments to dealing with the fallout of the likes of Brexit and COVID-19, businesses and their in-house counsel face many challenges.
Listen Up is a legal podcast providing insight from experts across practice areas at international law firm Gowling WLG. Our episodes cover some of the key issues and concerns facing the market. For more information visit our website: https://gowlingwlg.com
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71: Gowling WLG in the Gulf: Women empowerment and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 from 2023-12-11T09:07
Over the last six years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has seen an accelerated pace of change that has impacted Saudi professionals, and Saudi female professionals in particular. As part of Vision...
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70: Gowling WLG in the Gulf: The MENA water sector, awash with opportunities from 2023-10-30T12:45
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are in the top 10 countries worldwide to be facing 'extremely high water stress' - meaning 80% or more of all available surface and groundwater in an ave...
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69. Commercial contracts: Courts uphold badly drafted liability cap from 2023-08-14T13:30
How can you avoid liability disputes? In this podcast on commercial contracts, we look closely into the High Court case relating to an IT contract, Drax Energy Solutions Limited v Wipro Limi...
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68. Commercial contracts: the issues of implied terms or unjust enrichment from 2023-02-28T10:47
Does silence really speak volumes? In this podcast, our Commercial Litigation team explores the issues of implied terms and unjust enrichment
Party A agrees to pay Party B a large fee if...
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67. Build to rent: what can investors expect from the sector in 2023? from 2023-02-20T08:44
The Build to Rent (BTR) sector has grown year on year and is forecast to see its value swell to over £100 billion by 2028.
In our latest podcast, real estate partner and co-head of BTR s...
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66. Ten years after the Portas Review, are our high streets delivering variety? from 2023-01-23T11:08
The death of the high street has been forewarned for the last 20 years, but a reinvigorated planning framework and renewed investor interest in mixed use schemes could create a platform to resha...
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65. Commercial contracts: A look at termination from 2023-01-13T13:24
A recent decision of the Commercial Court has provided a useful example of both the perils of termination and the effect of a well-drafted "sole and exclusive remedy" clause.
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64. How We Live: Safely - Building Safety autumn update from 2022-10-18T16:09
Join us as we discuss the latest updates to the Building Safety Act and related issues in the next episode in our How We Live… Safely podcast series.
In this episode, construction partner...
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63. The Language of Leadership: Viewing failure as a positive force and lessons learnt from defeat from 2022-07-01T13:50:06
In our Language of Leadership podcast series, we explore the lessons business can take from sport when it comes to leadership. We have analysed the language used by elite individuals in sports a...
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62. The Language of Leadership: Leading by teaching others from 2022-07-01T13:49:51
In our Language of Leadership podcast series, we explore the lessons business can take from sport when it comes to leadership. We have analysed the language used by elite individuals in sports a...
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61. The Language of Leadership: Examining how to create a culture of mutual respect from 2022-07-01T13:45:43
In our Language of Leadership podcast series, we explore the lessons business can take from sport when it comes to leadership. We have analysed the language used by elite individuals in sports a...
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60. The Language of Leadership: The role of being tenacious in sport and business from 2022-07-01T13:45:26
In our Language of Leadership podcast series, we explore the lessons business can take from sport when it comes to leadership. We have analysed the language used by elite individuals in sports a...
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59. The Language of Leadership: Chanelling the power of confidence from 2022-07-01T13:45:03
In our Language of Leadership podcast series, we explore the lessons business can take from sport when it comes to leadership. We have analysed the language used by elite individuals in sports a...
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58. The Language of Leadership: The importance of striving for constant self-improvement from 2022-07-01T13:43:42
Join us for the first episode in our Language of Leadership podcast series, exploring the lessons business can take from sport when it comes to leadership. We have analysed the language used by ...
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57. How We Live: Safely from 2022-06-27T12:02:23
One of the biggest changes to not only real estate, but our society as a whole, is the Building Safety Act which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.
In this 'How We Live...Safely' ep...
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56. How We Live: Sustainably with Environment Bank from 2022-06-07T16:34:47
The "How We Live... Sustainably" podcast series sets out to investigate how companies operating within the Living sectors are working towards achieving their net zero goals. In the final episode of...
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55. How We Live: Sustainably with Thakeham Homes from 2022-05-23T12:40:03
Our "How We Live... Sustainably" podcast series sees us find out how developers, operators and investors across the Living sectors are rising to the sustainability challenge. In this episode, Da...
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54. How We Live: Sustainably with Sanctuary from 2022-05-18T07:49:34
Our "How We Live... Sustainably" podcast series sees us find out how developers, operators and investors across the Living sectors are rising to the sustainability challenge. In the next episode, J...
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53. How We Live: Sustainably with Inspired Villages from 2022-05-10T09:53
Join us in our "How We Live... Sustainably" podcast series to find out how developers, operators and investors across the Living sectors are rising to the sustainability challenge. In our first ...
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52. Energy: How does the UK PPA market need to innovate? from 2022-04-25T14:44:41
In this podcast, we join leading global infrastructure and renewables market analysts Inspiratia to discuss innovation in the UK power purchase agreement (PPA) market, and whether the prices we ...
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51. Suburban Resurgence: Retail and the 15-minute city trend from 2021-12-09T17:04:47
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated numerous consumer trends, notably an increased focus on buying locally and the concept of a 15-minute city, where everything you need is just 15 minutes away. ...
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50. ESG: What can we learn from COP26? from 2021-11-25T15:39:41
COP26 saw two weeks of debate and discussion in Glasgow on how to tackle climate change across the globe.
In this podcast moderated by Inspiratia, partner Ben Stansfield and Foresight Group's su...
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50. ESG: What can we learn from COP26? from 2021-11-25T15:39:41
COP26 saw two weeks of debate and discussion in Glasgow on how to tackle climate change across the globe.
In this podcast moderated by Inspiratia, partner Ben Stansfield and Foresight Gro...
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49. Real Estate: How to run a successful retirement village from 2021-06-15T09:32:14
There is fast growing recognition of the important role retirement communities have to play in meeting the housing and wellbeing needs of our ageing population.
In this latest podcast fro...
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49. Real Estate: How to run a successful retirement village from 2021-06-15T09:32:14
There is fast growing recognition of the important role retirement communities have to play in meeting the housing and wellbeing needs of our ageing population.
In this latest podcast from our s...
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48. Real Estate: What does the latest JLL Housing with Care Index say about the sector? from 2021-05-14T11:21:13
The housing with care market has grown considerably over the last decade, and with an increasingly elderly population in the UK, demand for senior living provision continues to rise.
In t...
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48. Real Estate: What does the latest JLL Housing with Care Index say about the sector? from 2021-05-14T11:21:13
The housing with care market has grown considerably over the last decade, and with an increasingly elderly population in the UK, demand for senior living provision continues to rise.
In this lat...
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47. Real Estate: What is influencing the design of retirement housing and care homes? from 2021-04-29T10:41:08
Getting the design of retirement housing and care homes right is crucial to ensure a new development is equipped to meet the needs of the residents and becomes an integrated part of...
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47. What is influencing the design of retirement housing and care homes? from 2021-04-29T10:41:08
Getting the design of retirement housing and care homes right is crucial to ensure a new development is equipped to meet the needs of the residents and becomes an integrated part of...
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47. Real Estate: What is influencing the design of retirement housing and care homes? from 2021-04-29T10:41:08
Getting the design of retirement housing and care homes right is crucial to ensure a new development is equipped to meet the needs of the residents and becomes an integrated part of...
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46. Real Estate: How can the housing with care sector achieve its potential? from 2021-04-01T07:02:33
The benefits of housing with care have really been highlighted during the pandemic, and interest in the sector from potential residents, developers, operators, funders and investors...
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46. Real Estate: How can the housing with care sector achieve its potential? from 2021-04-01T07:02:33
The benefits of housing with care have really been highlighted during the pandemic, and interest in the sector from potential residents, developers, operators, funders and investors...
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45. Real Estate: Why the future is bright for retirement communities from 2021-03-02T10:01:08
The UK's rapidly ageing population, on-going housing crisis and increased focus on health and wellbeing is leading to major growth in the senior living sector.
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45. Real Estate: Why the future is bright for retirement communities from 2021-03-02T10:01:08
The UK's rapidly ageing population, on-going housing crisis and increased focus on health and wellbeing is leading to major growth in the senior living sector.
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44. Energy: Financing and subsidy-free renewables projects from 2020-09-17T15:49:46
In the second of two special episodes of the Joint Venture podcast, Banking and Finance partner Nath Curtis sat down with Inspiratia, and Chris Williams, Head of Project Finance at the bank LBBW...
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43. Energy: Impact of COVID-19 on the development of UK subsidy-free renewables projects from 2020-09-10T12:11:44
Gowling WLG joins leading global infrastructure and renewables market analysts Inspiratia, to discuss the development of UK subsidy-free renewables projects.
You can fi...
42. COVID-19: Impact on sustainability from 2020-05-06T12:02:14
Gowling WLG and inspiratia recently ran an event covering the evolving situation around COVID-19 and investigated to what extent thoughts on sustainability are changing and how the situation wil...
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41. Incoterms: What are they? from 2020-02-05T17:00
What are Incoterms? Our guide to what they are, how to use them and how to avoid common mistakes when using them.
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40. Incoterms 2020: Key considerations for customs and trade from 2020-01-16T11:41:11
Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, are a set of contract terms for international freight delivery. While the word itself creates some mystique, they are in fact simple - entirely conc...
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39. Incoterms 2020: The main changes and how you might need to respond from 2020-01-16T11:37:13
David Lowe explains more about the key changes in the new edition of Incoterms - Incoterms 2020 - and how you should deal with them.
You can find a transcript for this episode on our webs...
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38. Brexit&Trade: Long-term trade challenges, the best is yet to come? from 2019-12-02T12:11:02
With Brexit negotiations on hold for the UK election, our team looks beyond short-term political uncertainty. We highlight the key international trade risks for your business, and practical tip...
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37. Brexit&Trade: Does an expansion of the UK foreign direct investment rules beckon? from 2019-10-22T11:38:54
In 2018, new measures were introduced to expand the scope of government intervention in mergers. This year, the government's briefing note accompanying the Queen's Speech proposes new rules on i...
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36. Data Protection: GDPR - Where are we now? from 2019-10-11T12:27:53
Alex Ha Kyung Kim provides an update on the key developments in regulatory guidelines and enforcement actions, sharing key takeaway points and his outlook for the near future.
You can fin...
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35. Regulatory Investigations: A survival guide from 2019-10-11T12:23:50
Natalie Barton-Howes provides practical advice to help you to understand the enforcement powers companies face and how to navigate a regulatory investigation in order to minimise the disruption ...
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34. State Aid and bailouts from 2019-10-02T15:15:13
Last week, Boris Johnson refused Thomas Cook's request for financial assistance from the Government, Listen
33. Brexit&Trade: Is a second referendum a possibility? from 2019-08-08T12:31:34
As the outcome of Brexit continues to remain unclear, Kieran Laird and Ian Chapman Curry from Gowling WLG's Brext Unit discuss some of the issues surrounding the second referendum and the circum...
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32. Brexit&Trade: Contractual issues from 2019-07-31T07:41:12
With the future of the UK and Brexit still remaining unclear, Ian Chapman-Curry, David Lowe and Clark Sargent discuss the issues arising in contract and commercial law if the UK leaves the EU. Listen
31. Brexit&Trade: What do Free Trade Agreements mean for corporates? from 2019-05-24T08:45:09
Businesses that can successfully leverage the global network of trade agreements can unlock lower landed cost for their products, market access for their services and fewer barriers to trade. Se...
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30. Digitalisation: What do haircuts teach us about data privacy? from 2019-05-20T14:30:41
For the launch of our report Tides of Disruption: How to Navigate Business Transformation, we’ve recorded a special podcast, between Gowling WLG Co-Chair of Global Tech David Brennan a...
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29. Data Protection: International data breach strategies from 2019-05-01T09:25:13
Over recent years, cyber-attacks and data breaches have become increasingly common. The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has seen a surge in breaches being notified ...
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28. Digitalisation: Digital transformation demystified from 2019-04-24T08:50:18
For the launch of our report Tides of Disruption: How to Navigate Business Transformation, we’ve recorded a special podcast, between Gowling WLG Co-Chair of Global Tech Alex Brodie and ...
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27. Brexit&Trade: Practical Brexit - What should you be doing right now in an uncertain world? from 2019-03-26T15:48:09
As the future regarding Brexit remains uncertain, Bernardine Adkins and Ursula Johnston from our EU, Trade and Competition team embark on a practical discussion to explore what businesses should...
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26. Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) from 2019-01-04T10:09:26
25. Brexit&Trade: Digital protectionism, trade and the WTO from 2018-12-19T11:14:56
In our recent report Protectionism 2.0: Digital forces driving the new protectionist agenda we highlighted how measures restricting data flows crucial to businesses pose as much a threa...
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24. Brexit&Trade: Customers, borders and digital protectionism - the imperfect storm from 2018-11-14T17:23:57
To build on the findings from our whitepaper Protectionism 2.0: Digital forc...
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23. Contracts: The latest developments from 2018-11-05T15:05:20
Elsie Blackshaw-Crosby provides a short contract law update covering implied terms, good faith and termination.
You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: Listen
22. Contracts: Understanding electronic signatures from 2018-11-01T10:25:03
What are E-signatures, how do they work and what does best practice look like? David Lowe shares his insight into this important topic and provides practical guidance on using E-signatures to ma...
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21. Contracts: Governing law and jurisidiction clauses from 2018-10-15T10:21:06
It is important when drafting international contracts to include express reference to the forum for resolving disputes. In this podcast we highlight the key considerations when deciding between ...
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20. Brexit&Trade: Preparing for Brexit - Customs&trade compliance from 2018-10-10T09:32:51
The future of UK's trading relations with its former EU partner states, and the rest of the world, is uncertain. Talk of Brexit 'redlines', regulatory alignment, no-deal, WTO rules and confusion...
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19. Digitalisation: Blockchain - The ultimate disruptor from 2018-10-10T09:01:07
Blockchain technology is changing the landscape in a major way. However, this innovative technology comes with highly complex laws and processes that require sophisticated legal and technical ex...
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18. Contracts: Key cases and the contract law lifecycle from 2018-07-31T11:53:37
Here, Associate, Alex Wrixon, from our Commercial Litigation team gives an update on the latest developments in contracts law, looking at how key cases have a bearing on the 'contract lifecycle'...
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17. Guarantees: Relevant case law and potential issues from 2018-07-13T10:17:42
In this particular podcast, Senior Associate Matt Owen, from our Banking and Finance Team talks about guarantees, giving a brief recap on the relevant case law and highlighted potential issues f...
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16. The Shape of Litigation from 2018-07-13T10:05:13
In this particular podcast we discuss the shape of litigation and the typical challenges experienced by in-house and private practice legal teams when working together, and how common issues can...
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15. Indemnity and warranty claims: What you need to know from 2018-03-19T11:51:54
Recap on the basics of Indemnity and Warranty claims in this podcast by Tom Cox. Tom also identifies the key considerations for both buyers and sellers when something has gone wrong, looking at ...
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14. Digitalisation: Key risks and issues of the cloud from 2018-03-19T11:50:50
In this podcast, Alison Dobson talks about what is meant by the cloud and cloud service agreements, highlighting the key issues and risks you face with both.
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13. Employment: Dress codes in the workplace from 2017-06-23T10:20:17
Dress codes are a perpetual source of uncertainty for employers, and they're a particularly hot topic at the moment, thanks to the recent ECJ decision on headscarves and the MPs' debate on high ...
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12. GDPR: The road to successful implementation from 2017-05-17T16:01:05
The requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and what you need to do to prepare ahead of the long awaited enforcement in May 2018.
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11. Brexit&Trade: Brexit and commercial contracts from 2017-05-17T16:00:20
You can find a transcript for this episode on our website:
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Find out more about our Brexit Unit here:
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10. Brexit&Trade: Brexit Agreements, negotiations and other EU Member States from 2017-05-17T15:59:33
Brexit from the perspective of other EU Member States, and EU institutions. What are the legal parameters of any negotiations, how they will affect any outcomes, and what options are available i...
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9. Brexit&Trade: Article 50. What next? from 2017-05-17T15:58:07
How Brexit will work. What triggering Article 50 means and how involved Parliament will be in shaping our future relationship with Europe?
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8. Modern Slavery Act 2015: Key points from 2017-03-28T12:34:59
Following on from our recent article on the issue of modern sl...
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7. CE-File: How to get started from 2017-03-20T11:34:19
CE-File (the courts' electronic working system) will become compulsory in the Rolls Building's courts in London from Tuesday 25 April 2017 and it will then no longer be possible to issue claims ...
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6. Employment and TUPE: Key facts for General Counsel from 2017-01-31T14:36:35
This session takes a look at employment which touches on everything you do, providing a general round up of key developments in the world of employment and TUPE with those all important facts th...
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5. Contracts: What happened in 2016? from 2017-01-31T14:35:43
A round-up of commercial contract law over the last 12 months including key topics such as wilful default - and of course a little bit of Brexit.
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4. Employment and TUPE: Latest developments from 2016-10-31T10:21:57
Employment touches on everything you do. In this interview we talk to Louise Clifford about current key developments in the world of employment and TUPE with an emphasis on the much talked about...
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3. Marketing&Advertising: Compliance and risk from 2016-10-31T10:20:48
Marketing and advertising is an ever more regulated area which is increasing compliance risk and exposure for businesses. Dan Smith takes us through some of the best approaches to marketing and ...
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2. Arbitration Options Post Brexit from 2016-10-31T10:15:16
Brexit has provided some uncertainty for the enforcing of English Court Judgments in Europe post-Brexit, which means arbitration may be used more often. In this interview we'll look at when to c...
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1. Contracts: Developments in 2016 from 2016-10-31T10:01:23
As always in the world of contracts there are lots of things to say. Here, David Lowe and Clark Sargent look at key developments over the last 12 months including key topics such as wilful defau...
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