United Kingdom: Contracts and Commercial Law

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Credit Control In Higher Education: Practical Strategies For Managing Student And Commercial Debt
Higher education institutions are under increasing financial pressure, making effective credit control more critical than ever. This article examines the strategic importance of debt recovery in universities and colleges, exploring the balance between robust financial processes and the unique challenges of managing student debt alongside commercial obligations. Discover practical strategies for strengthening cash flow, improving collection rates, and building financially resilient institutions.
United Kingdom Accounting
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Shakespeare Martineau
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Extended Right To Work Check Requirements From 1 October 2026
Explore the latest legal insights and regulatory updates across multiple practice areas including immigration, employment law, construction, real estate, and emerging technologies. From extended right-to-work requirements to smart glasses privacy risks and nuclear energy developments in the UAE, these articles examine critical legal challenges facing businesses and organizations today.
United Kingdom Employment
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Stephenson Harwood
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Lasting Powers Of Attorney – Legal Fees And Non-Standard LPA's
Solicitors' fees for preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney vary significantly across the market, typically ranging from £500 to over £2,000. Understanding what drives these costs—from straightforward form completion to complex family circumstances, business interests, and bespoke drafting—helps clients make informed decisions about whether professional legal assistance offers value for their specific situation.
United Kingdom Family
Taylor Rose
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Commercial Payments Bill: A Practical Guide
The UK government has introduced the Commercial Payments Bill to tackle late payment practices that cost the economy £11 billion annually and force thousands of businesses to close. The proposed reforms will fundamentally alter how businesses contract for payment terms, introducing mandatory statutory interest rates and maximum payment windows while granting the Small Business Commissioner significant new enforcement powers.
United Kingdom Commercial
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Farrer & Co
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UK Expands Iran Sanctions Regime: The Key Changes For Businesses
The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 introduce sweeping new financial, trade and transport restrictions affecting businesses across multiple sectors including financial services, commodities, shipping and software. These expanded controls require companies to reassess their products, services, counterparties and supply chains to identify both direct and indirect Iran-related exposure and ensure compliance with strengthened enforcement provisions.
United Kingdom Government
Foot Anstey
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Commercially Connected - September 2026
Eversheds Sutherland provides essential legal disclaimers and information access points for their website visitors. The materials presented serve general informational purposes while directing users to consult qualified legal professionals for specific matters. This page establishes the framework for understanding the firm's legal structure and accessing their Commercially Connected insights series.
United Kingdom Commercial
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Eversheds Sutherland
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Signed, Sealed… But Is It Deed-Livered?
Construction contracts under English law typically require execution as deeds to benefit from a 12-year limitation period, but failing to meet statutory requirements can reduce this protection to just six years. Understanding the critical formalities of deed execution—including proper signatory authority, witness requirements, and verification procedures—is essential for ensuring contracts deliver the legal protection parties intend.
United Kingdom Real Estate
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
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Svella v Virgin Media: English High Court Rejects Implied Good Faith Claims In Commercial Contracts
The English High Court has clarified when duties of good faith will be implied into commercial contracts, rejecting the notion that "relational contracts" automatically trigger such obligations. The decision establishes that courts must apply orthodox implication principles and confirms that settlement agreements are inherently unlikely to include implied good faith duties.
United Kingdom Commercial
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Mayer Brown
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Liabilities Under Pre-Construction Services Agreements
The Technology and Construction Court recently ruled that liabilities from a Pre-Construction Services Agreement can survive entry into a main JCT contract, even when the PCSA is "subsumed into and subject to" the subsequent agreement. This decision clarifies how pre-existing contractual breaches may continue to affect extension of time claims and contractor obligations under main construction contracts.
United Kingdom Real Estate
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
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