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Employers will welcome government clarification of several uncertainties following announcement of its proposals to limit the maximum period for which non-compete clauses can apply to ex-employees to three months.
Suppliers to large and/or Stock Exchange companies are assessing the extent to which these customers may soon require them to demonstrate their green credentials, including by agreeing to new, climate-related obligations in their supply contracts.
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An accessible guide to VAT, enabling both professionals and non-professionals to confidently grasp current VAT law. The book includes information on exports and removals of goods, imports and acquisitions of goods, joint ventures, second-hand goods and retail schemes, annual accounting, cash accounting, the flat rate scheme for small businesses, the flat rate farmers' scheme, the tour operators' margin scheme, assessment and VAT penalties. The content is updated in line with changes to legislation, new and revised guidance from HMRC on issues such as MTD, and relevant case decisions.
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A chapter providing best practice guidance to do with capital allowances on property transactions. The chapter includes checklists for buyers and sellers and a brief list of illustrative contract clauses and warranties.
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A chapter on business and agricultural property relief (BPR and APR) and woodlands relief, highlighting tax planning opportunities and potential pitfalls. The chapter includes sections on farming partnerships, tenant farmers, will planning, deeds of variation, tax planning for agricultural property, farming companies, habitat schemes, special types of farming and 'buy and sell' agreements.
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Contract law in Europe (Business Link)
Guide to contracts in the European single market, the validity of contracts in Europe, interpretation of terms in European contracts and other topics.
Drafting contracts: key lessons from 2020
An annual contract law update from Herbert Smith Freehills, looking at interesting contract law cases which have highlighted key points for those involved in drafting or managing contracts.
Guidance on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Ministry of Justice)
The Rome I Regulation governs the choice of law in cross-border transactions within the European Union. It applies to all EU member states except Denmark.
CMA consumer enforcement guidance
Collection of guidance on consumer protection and unfair terms from the Competition and Markets Authority, some of which was originally published by the Office of Fair Trading.
Drafting commercial agreements
(Law Society, 2018)
Contains sample contract clauses, definitions and terms relevant to drafting agreements.
Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
(Bloomsbury Professional, 2016)
Guide to drafting and interpreting commercial contracts. Provides a background to and detailed advice on the law surrounding a wide range of commercial agreements.
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