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Article 01/21/2021
On 27 June 2019, the UK became the first major economy to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. This requires the UK to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. Climate change has become a concern that can no longer be ignored so the UK’s implementation of international climate obligations is positive.
Case review 01/15/2021
Our previous article considered the High Court’s decision in Rowe & Ors v Ingenious Media Holdings plc & Ors. The Court of Appeal (CoA) has now provided guidance on when a court should exercise its discretion to require a voluntary cross-undertaking in damages as a condition of requiring a claimant or their commercial litigation funder to provide security for costs.
Report 01/06/2021
Our research identified five key risk themes that have implications and represent both challenges and opportunities for businesses, insurers, and wider society. This will assist in moving the conversation forward as we look beyond COVID-19, highlighting the important need to reshape the dynamic relationship between companies, households, and insurers.
Article 12/23/2020
Earlier this year, the Court of Appeal ruled that the planned expansion of Heathrow Airport was unlawful. In particular, the Court of Appeal determined that the Secretary of State for Transport had failed to take into account climate change obligations contained within the Paris Agreement on Climate Change when drafting the Airport’s National Policy Statement.
Article 12/11/2020
In this briefing, we consider the latest significant court decisions impacting claims arising from professional liability and financial lines policies and products. Issues covered include: misselling by banks and a bank’s duty of care, the impact of the illegality principle upon conveyancing solicitors, aggregation as applied in SRA minimum terms and conditions, the relationship between security for costs and strike out applications and the impact of prejudice where a defence is filed late.
Report 12/11/2020
Today’s directors and officers have significant responsibilities not only in preserving company value and ensuring success in the future but also in responding diligently to political and environmental tensions, emerging technologies, changing regulation, and the need to promote diversity. The D&O landscape will continue to be challenging as we move into 2021.
Article 12/08/2020
A 2019 FCA study on the wholesale insurance broker market was prematurely concluded due to no findings of significant harm. On 3 November 2020, the FCA published a “Dear CEO” letter, which sets out the FCA’s supervision strategy for Lloyd’s & London Market Intermediaries and Managing General Agents. This article summarises those strategies and considers how to minimise risk.
Article 12/03/2020
In a short but powerful judgment, the Administrative Court granted Mr Beckwith’s appeal against findings that he breached Principles 2 and 6 of the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) Code of Conduct. The court also provided much needed clarity as to the scope of the SRA’s entitlement to consider conduct “outside of the office” through a regulatory lens.
Article 12/03/2020
We have recently obtained figures from the Royal Institute of British Architects which show that there has been a significant increase this year in the amount of disciplinary complaints being made against architects.
Article 12/02/2020
Modern methods of construction may be a solution for the UK housing crisis but what risks do insurers face? We explore the risks across all stages of the construction process and look at what solutions insurers can adopt.
