Latest legal updates
Recent legal decisions and developments that are likely to be of interest to those in the maritime community who work in the shipping industry.
Insurance Law Update Summer 2008
Recent legal decisions and developments that are likely to be of interest to those in the insurance industry.
Recent legal decisions and developments that are likely to be of interest to those in the maritime community who work in the shipping industry.
Employment law continues to be subject to a great deal of legislative scrutiny and change. This update provides short summaries of recent developments.
Changing the basis of taxation for non-UK domiciliaries
The far reaching changes announced in the pre-Budget report and detailed in the
Consultation Document issued by HM Treasury in December 2007 have now been
encoded in draft legislation.
Recent legal decisions and developments that are likely to be of interest to those in the maritime community who work in the shipping industry.
HM Treasury Consultation Paper on "residence and domicile"
A short summary of the proposals outlined by HM Treasury, on 6 December, with regards to "Residence and Domicile" in the UK.
Insurance Law Update Autumn 2007
Legal decisions and developments that are likely to be of interest to those working in the insurance market.
Limitation and arrest regimes in Far East jurisdictions
Forum shopping has been a longstanding practice when it comes to pursuing claims following a major maritime casualty. But what factors should the would-be shopper take into account and what are the options available?
Companies Act 2006 - Directors' duties and liabilities
Following our inital paper on this subject, this memorandum sets out some initial advice concerning directors’ duties and liabilities in the UK.
Companies Act 2006 timetable update
An update to the timetable for the implementation of various parts of the Companies Act 2006 (2006 Act).
Companies Act 2006 - Directors' duties
This paper provides our initial views on various matters relating to directors’ duties and liabilities which are enacted by the Companies Act 2006 (2006 Act). These provisions reflect some of the key changes to company law in the 2006 Act and are likely to have an impact on almost every UK company.
Companies Act 2006 - role of the Non-Executive Director
Practical guidance to assist non-executive directors of UK private companies.