Insights & News

Ten Creators, Makers & Innovators lawyers listed in Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom

Press Release

28 March 2017

Lewis Silkin is pleased to announce that ten partners across the Creators, Makers & Innovators division have been listed in this year’s edition of Best Lawyers 2018 United Kingdom.

Beware of copyright when considering existing planning permission

02 March 2017

The recent judgment in Signature Realty Ltd v Fortis Developments Ltd & Anor is an excellent example of the application of copyright in a planning and building context.

Delay: you cannot be serious!

Press

11 June 2013

In an article written for PLC Construction, James Levy discusses the frequent occurrence of delays in construction projects. As this affects the timescale of the project, it gives rise to the right to terminate.

Penalties: the debate continues

Press

02 April 2013

In an article for PLC Construction, James Levy discusses court decisions where they have been asked to consider what happens to money already paid by way of instalments in relation to a contract if the contract is rescinded and the seller retains the property that is the subject matter of the contract. In particular, James refers to Cadogan Petroleum v Global Process Systems and discusses how the case sits with other similar ones.

Are the courts moving to a more restrictive approach to exclusion clauses?

Press

12 March 2013

In an article written for PLC Construction, James Levy discusses a growing trend of more restrictive approaches when it comes to construing the scope of an exclusion clause. The latest example of this can be found in the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Kudos Catering (UK) Ltd v Manchester Central Convention Complex Ltd.