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This checklist sets out the key matters to weigh up when preparing post-termination restrictions for a client, whether the aim is to safeguard trade secrets and confidential material, a trade connection, or the stability of the workforce. For guidance on leading rulings and key decisions concerning the enforceability of post-termination restrictions, see Practice Note: Decisions on post-termination restrictions and garden leave in employment contracts. General the individual instructing you on the restrictions should be sufficiently senior and engaged in day-to-day operations to brief you on the business and the employee’s function in it, the legitimate interests to be protected, and the proportionality and reasonableness of the restraints and restrictions, to ensure instructions can be provided for these points pinpoint the employer’s legitimate business interests, namely trade secrets and confidential information, trade connection, and the stability of the workforce—see the Practice Note: Legitimate business interest for reference assess whether the employee’s duties involve access to, or control over, any of these specific legitimate business interests...

This checklist outlines the principal points to assess when examining a collateral warranty on behalf of a funder. In this context, 'funder' denotes any lender or party that is providing finance in connection with a project. Finance documents Always ensure the warranty is checked thoroughly against any express requirements contained in the finance documents relating to collateral warranties, as such provisions may specifically prohibit the inclusion of particular clauses, eg caps on liability, and may equally prescribe minimum levels of insurance cover to be maintained by the warrantors. See: Facility agreements—construction provisions for further detail on the matters contained in finance agreements. Parties At the beginning, the funder ought to perform due diligence on the party giving the warranty...

In this issue: Key developments and materials Electricity and gas market regulation and licensing Networks and network connections Renewable energy Oil and gas Nuclear energy Planning issues in energy projects International energy Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Key developments and materials Autumn Budget 2024—key environment and energy announcements On 30 October 2024, the Autumn Budget was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, unveiling a suite of proposals affecting the energy and environmental spheres. Headline pledges encompassed major backing for both Track-1 carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) clusters, alongside the 11 winning HAR1 electrolytic hydrogen schemes earlier trailed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). In addition, nuclear received a boost, with £2.7bn allocated to progress Sizewell C through 2025–2026 and to bolster UK fusion research. The nascent Great British Energy secured...

Ropa v Kharis Solutions Ltd [2026] EWHC 259 (Comm) What are the practical implications of the case? The claimant issued a Notice to Arbitrate on 18 February 2025. The defendant nevertheless held up the arbitration for twelve months by contesting the Notice’s validity, the construction of the dispute resolution clause, and the validity of the claim form. Both sides incurred notable expense addressing these preliminary points. Although dispute resolution provisions are rarely centre-stage when contracting, dedicating time and cost to eliminate scope for challenges to their application can prove a sound investment. What was the background? The parties’ agreement contained three dispute resolution provisions: 54. The members submit to the jurisdiction of the court of the Country of England for the enforcement of this Agreement and for any arbitration award or decision arising from this Agreement. 55. In the event a dispute arises out of or in connection with this Joint Venture Agreement, the Members will attempt to resolve the dispute through...

Note: the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) has stopped issuing the background papers alongside the minutes; this News Analysis is not accompanied by documents setting out the issues discussed. A copy of the minutes can be accessed here: Minutes of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee. The minutes contain references to items intended for a forthcoming Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and Practice Directions (PD) update scheduled for April 2024. Please note that the CPR and PD updates have been published—see: LNB News 01/02/2024 82—163rd Practice Direction update approved—in force dates 1 February and 6 April 2024; and LNB News 01/02/2024 37—Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2024. Welcome, Minutes of 1 December 2023, and other matters (item 1) The CPRC approved the minutes of the 1 December 2023 meeting (see News Analysis: Minutes of the CPR Committee meeting—1 December 2023), subject to minor amendments supplied to the secretariat outside the meeting. The following points arose which were not addressed under later agenda items: the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules...

This Practice Note forms part of the Data Protection Negotiation Guide (the Guide). This segment of the Guide considers negotiating terms on notifying data subjects of breaches within controller–processor contracts governed by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation, Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (UK GDPR). For an overview of the Guide, consult Practice Note: Data protection negotiation guide—controller: processor—introduction. This Practice Note uses certain standard abbreviations. Their meanings are set out separately in the introduction referenced above. For ease of reference within that introductory material. As explained in Practice Note: Data protection negotiation guide—controller: processor—introduction: the parties may commercially decide how to apportion the costs and expenses of carrying out these duties between them there are notable parallels between the UK GDPR and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (EU GDPR) and the Guide centres on the position under the UK GDPR. For details on the background to the UK GDPR and its connection with the EU GDPR, see Practice Note: The...

A business might need to secure extra capital for a variety of purposes. It could, for example, be to finance a planned acquisition or to satisfy continuing financial commitments. There are several routes by which a company can obtain the extra funding required, including tapping existing shareholders through a rights issue, an open offer or a placing. When running a rights issue, open offer or placing, the company must carefully assess the effect on any current employee share plans it operates. This assessment should take place as early as possible in the decision-making process to determine whether, and if so what, steps can be taken so that employees are not put at an unfair disadvantage by a rights issue, open offer or placing. This Practice Note outlines the key points that typically arise in connection with employee share plans on a rights issue, open offer or placing, the steps that will usually need to be taken in relation to outstanding options and awards, and the relevant tax treatment. ...

This Practice Note explores the following data protection, privacy and security matters arising in connection with the use of autonomous and connected vehicle technology: The technology Declaration of Amsterdam Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 Cybersecurity The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 Connected and autonomous vehicles in the EU International Practical issues For further detail and context on additional UK legal considerations linked to this technology, see the Practice Notes: Autonomous vehicles—key legal issues and Autonomous vehicles and insurance, and for a concise overview of dates and key points, see: UK automated vehicles—tracker. To monitor developments within the EU, also consult the Practice Notes: Automated vehicles—key legal issues in the EU and EU automated vehicles—tracker. The technology Contemporary vehicles already incorporate a suite of external communications, such as satellite navigation, in-car entertainment and emergency assistance, capable of automatically transmitting precise...

1 Priority list of functions Key function Key elements of business required e.g. case management: Access to the [ online case or document ] management platform Internet access Diary of key dates Paper files Client contact details Telephones e.g. processing payments: Access to online accounting system Access to online banking and bank fobs Passwords and other credentials to log in Internet connection Telephone Use of a PC or laptop e.g. client advisory services: Access to the [ case or document management system ] Internet access Diary of key dates Paper files Client contact details Telephones 2 Individual risk analysis 2.1 Flood 2.1.1 Flood—first 24 hours Effects on functions/services Resources required Data required Key staff Action points Cost Additional information [ insert details...

EXCEPTION LEASE REPORT Premises: [ insert description ]Tenant: [ insert name ] This exception lease report has been produced in connection with your intended acquisition of [ insert name of property ]. Its aim is to set out the principal letting details and any significant matters or points of concern. It is not designed to operate as a management tool. We have supplied you with a complete account of the terms of the lease of [ insert premises ], presently vested in [ insert name of current tenant ] (the ‘ Standard Lease ’). Except as identified within this report, the provisions of this lease are, in all material respects, identical to those of the Standard Lease. Executive summary of material issues We draw your attention to the following: [ Insert material issue/area of concern ] [ Insert material issue/area of concern ] 1 Particulars 1.1 Date [ Insert date of lease ] [ as varied by [...

Property: [ insert name and/or address of the property ] (‘Property’) Seller: [ insert name and address of seller ] (‘Seller’) Buyer: [ insert name and address of buyer ] (‘you’) 1 Introduction 1.1 Scope of report This report is directed to you and has been compiled solely in connection with your intended acquisition of the Property [ for your own occupation OR as a second home OR as a buy-to-let investment ]. It must not be disclosed to, or relied upon by, any other person. We have reviewed the Seller’s title to the Property and this document sets out a summary of the principal points arising from our enquiries. Copies of the material gathered during the title investigation, together with a copy of the contract for sale, are enclosed and should be read alongside this report and kept for future reference...