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Court of Appeal stamps its authority on Letters of Intent

INTRODUCTION Letters of intent are common in the construction industry. They can demonstrate a commitment to a project. A contractor or subcontractor is often under immense pressure to procure materials, carry out design work, or even start the works themselves. In these circumstances, a letter of intent may be useful. If the parties are bound [...]

Employer vicariously liable for employee’s disclosure of co-workers’ personal data

Posted: October 26, 2018
By: Helix Law
Category: employment-law

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc’s appeal against a High Court ruling that it was vicariously liable for an employee's deliberate disclosure of co-workers' personal data on the internet has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal. This is the first group litigation after a data breach in the UK, so the decision is significant as a [...]

Upcoming changes to HMO regulation

Draft Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018 published New regulations relating to licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (‘HMOs’) will come into force on 1 October 2018. The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Prescribed Description) (England) Order 2018 (the Order) This Order changes the definition of an [...]

Introduction to JCT Contracts – Seminar

The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) publishes standard forms of building contract that are used for construction projects in England and Wales. The first standard forms were developed over 200 years ago and we examine the reasons why they are so popular. We look at who is on the Joint Contract Tribunal, when the standard forms [...]

1 month warning – more changes for landlords and agents

In October 2015 new legislation was introduced which impacted all Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements (AST) entered into on or after 1 October 2015. We have blogged about the changes here: Click Here From 1 October 2018 the changes will impact every AST, no matter when it was entered into. So from 1 October 2018 every tenant [...]

Company in liquidation cannot commence adjudication claiming further sums are due

In Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Ltd v Bresco Electrical Services Ltd [2018] EWHC 2043 (TCC), Fraser J in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) decided that the right to adjudicate does not trump the Insolvency Rules. It is a significant ruling for the construction sector and insolvency practitioners. Fraser J in the TCC has held [...]

An employer will be liable for discrimination even they did not intend to discriminate

Posted: April 27, 2018
By: Helix Law
Category: employment-law

was a J B Montagu Scholar at Middle Temple. He was called to the Bar as a non-practicing barrister in 2014. Before joining Helix Law Harry gained commercial experience at a Tax advisory firm. Harry has a Master’s in Employment Law and is an associate member of the Employment Lawyers Association. Discrimination can generally be […]

Are Residential Occupiers of Property Excluded from the Construction Act?

Posted: April 27, 2018
By: Helix Law
Category: construction-law

If you find yourself involved in a dispute in relation to works being carried out on a property it is important to find out whether the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (the Act) applies. If it does, then either party may refer the dispute to an adjudicator at any time and minimum terms […]

Claim for possession of a property: Updated Form N5B

Updated court form for landlords seeking possession of a property under the accelerated possession scheme; Form N5B (for properties in Wales, use N5B Wales) Landlords seeking possession of their property following service of a Section 21 notice now face a more comprehensive checklist when completing Form N5B. The update implements the changes made to Section […]

What costs can be recovered on the Small Claims Track?

Posted: April 27, 2018
By: Helix Law
Category: business-law

The normal position The Small Claims Track was designed to be a less formal ‘streamlined’ way of handling cases below a certain value – currently claims up to £10,000 (although value is not the ultimate determining factor). Because of its special status, some of the usual rules don’t apply, including the rule that the loser […]

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