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Paying different dividends to different share classes: as easy as A, B, C?
16 June 2017
Giving a company the ability to pay different rates of dividend to different shareholders can be a useful tool.
No break for KitKat as EU court rules against monopolies of shapes
16 September 2015
James Sweeting has been quoted in an article by The Independent which looks at the European Court of Justice’s decision that the shape of Nestlé’s famous four-finger KitKat bar does not merit a trademark.
The Immigration Bill and sham marriages
14 February 2014
In an article for The Law Society Gazette, Samar Shams discusses the new measures on sham marriages and civil partnerships arising from the new Immigration Bill.
Just a bit of banter - or endemic sexual harassment?
12 August 2016
More than 52% of women surveyed said they had been sexually harassed at work, according to a new report by the Trades Union Congress in conjunction with the Everyday Sexism Project. Perhaps even more surprising than that headline figure is the fact that 79% of the women who said that they had experienced harassment did not inform their employer
LS Live: Sexual Harassment in the live entertainment industry
13 June 2018
2017 was the year the issues of workplace sexual harassment dominated the public conversation. As the year closed, the media spotlight was firmly focused on sexual harassment and the far reaching #metoo campaign.
Court of Appeal orders Hong Kong’s Immigration Department to accommodate same-sex partners as dependants
26 September 2017
In a unanimous decision made on 25 September, the Court of Appeal ruled that the Immigration Department’s refusal to issue a dependant visa to the lesbian civil partner of a British expat was not rational.
How To: sever a partnership
20 May 2013
In a Law Society Gazette article, Fergus Payne stresses the importance of studying the partnership or members’ agreement when looking to sever a partnership.
JCT 2016 D&B Overview Session 1
29 November 2016
The JCT’s Design and Build Contract is commonly used on UK construction projects. This series is aimed at all those working with the Design and Build contract, whether as employer, contractor, employer’s agent or novated sub-consultant.
JCT 2016 D&B Overview Session 1 Re-Run
12 December 2016
The JCT’s Design and Build Contract is commonly used on UK construction projects. This series is aimed at all those working with the Design and Build contract, whether as employer, contractor, employer’s agent or novated sub-consultant.
JCT 2016 D&B Payments and Insurance - Session 2
17 January 2017
Autumn 2016 saw the launch of the new edition of the popular JCT Design and Build contract. The changes go further than bringing the contract up to date and some minor tweaking. Doing what you have always done may land you in hot water. Our JCT Series has been overhauled to reflect the revised contracts and we look forward to discussing the current issues with you.
JCT 2016 D&B Delay - Session 3
28 February 2017
Autumn 2016 saw the launch of the new edition of the popular JCT Design and Build contract. The changes go further than bringing the contract up to date and some minor tweaking. Doing what you have always done may land you in hot water. Our JCT Series has been overhauled to reflect the revised contracts and we look forward to discussing the current issues with you.
JCT 2016 D&B Defects - Session 4
08 May 2017
Autumn 2016 saw the launch of the new edition of the popular JCT Design and Build contract. The changes go further than bringing the contract up to date and some minor tweaking. Doing what you have always done may land you in hot water. Our JCT Series has been overhauled to reflect the revised contracts and we look forward to discussing the current issues with you.
Crown Commercial Services Legal Panel

Lewis Silkin has been appointed to the Crown Commercial Service RM3788 Wider Public Sector Legal Services Panel for Lot 1: Regional Service Provision for the period 2018 – 2021.
Complements, complications and commitment in client services
09 April 2014
In Ian Jeffery's new blog for Managing Partner magazine, he discusses how law firms are specialising to a greater extent than previously and the ramifications of this approach when looking for sustainable growth.
Legal services opportunities for accountants
20 November 2014
Clive Greenwood has been quoted in an article exploring the new opportunities for chartered accountants in legal services - published on the 'economia' website.
Court considers service of a defendant’s notice to force claimant to serve proceedings or discontinue a claim
14 February 2017
A recent decision not only reminds practitioners of a defendant’s ability to force a claimant to either serve proceedings or discontinue a claim by using a CPR 7.7(1) notice, but also considers for the first time the date for compliance with such a notice.
Service provision changes – determining principal purpose of organised grouping
25 September 2017
The EAT has given guidance on the correct approach to determining the “principal purpose” of an organised grouping of employees within the meaning of the service provision change (“SPC”) rules under TUPE.
Liquidator loses protection of a freezing order following serious failings at earlier ex parte hearing
14 May 2018
In Banca Turco Romana S.A. (in liquidation) v Cortuk and Others, the Commercial Court in London has underlined the need for applicants to give full and frank disclosure when seeking relief at ex parte (without notice) hearings.
Degrees of separation
13 December 2013
Leo Steven's recent article in Inside Housing discusses the segregation between affordable housing and homes to be sold or rented at market rates.
Government policy on deemed discharge is sensitive to protection and control
29 January 2015
We have written an article for Waste Planning Magazine.