A recent case handled by our litigation department demonstrates just how unpredictable litigation can be and highlights the potential costs implications for a party acting unreasonably. Background We acted for the Defendant in this case, a specialist IT recruitment company. Our client had placed one of its consultants (the Claimant) in a position overseas, where…
The new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) radically overhauls the existing data protection legislation. We look at its implications for businesses and what steps they need to take now. The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018. That seems some way off but with a greater regulatory burden…
The recent case of Holland v Oxford City Council considered an age-old question: is land held under a lease or licence? The distinction is important as it affects an occupier’s rights to enjoy and remain on the land. What was unusual about this case is that it related to pitches at a fun fair. We…