About us - Pinsent Masons
WEBPinsent Masons is a law firm with a difference: it aims to make business work better for people, with a focus on five strategic global sectors and a multinational network. Learn about its values, culture, awards and how it can support your business transformation.
Basic guide to TUPE - Pinsent Masons
WEBJan 6, 2023 — TUPE is a UK law that protects employees when a business changes hands. It applies to various types of transactions, such as outsourcing, insourcing, or lease transfers, and transfers all rights and liabilities from the old employer to the new employer.
Assignment and novation - Pinsent Masons
WEBAug 19, 2011 — Learn the difference between assignment and novation in contract law, and how they affect the rights and obligations of the parties. Assignment transfers only the benefits of a contract, while novation transfers both the benefits and the burdens of a contract with consent and consideration.
Jurisdiction and choice of law clauses in international contracts
WEBOct 27, 2022 — Learn about the different types of jurisdiction clauses, such as exclusive, non-exclusive and asymmetric, and how they affect the parties' rights and obligations in a contract. Find out how to choose the applicable law and serve the claim form in different jurisdictions, and how arbitration can help resolve disputes.
Careers and vacancies - Pinsent Masons
WEBExplore the diverse and innovative career paths at Pinsent Masons, a global law firm with a focus on sectors and markets. Find out more about early talent, legal professionals, business professionals and Vario freelance opportunities.
Public procurement law: the basics - Pinsent Masons
WEBJan 20, 2022 — Learn about the main provisions of UK public procurement law, which regulates the purchasing by public and utility sector bodies of contracts for goods, works and services. Find out how the law applies, who it applies to, which contracts are caught and what it requires.
Appointment and re-election of directors under the UK Corporate ...
WEBFeb 1, 2010 — This guide is based on UK law, unless otherwise stated. It is part of a series on corporate governance.. Appointment of directors. According to main principle B.2 of the UK Corporate Governance Code, there should be ‘a formal, rigorous and transparent procedure’ for the appointment of new directors.In other words, the days of putting your friends from the golf club on the board are long over.
Standard form contracts: JCT - Pinsent Masons
WEBJun 13, 2023 — Learn about the JCT suite of contracts, the most common standard form construction contract used in the UK, covering different types and scales of projects. Find out the main features, structure and provisions of each form, such as payment, completion, termination and dispute resolution.
Limitation periods under English law - Pinsent Masons
WEBAug 2, 2011 — Learn how the Limitation Act 1980 and the Latent Damage Act 1986 affect the time limits for bringing claims for breach of contract and tort in construction contracts. Find out how to draft clear and enforceable limitation …
Advance payments under construction contracts - Pinsent Masons
WEBMar 19, 2021 — Learn about the different types and consequences of advance payments in construction agreements, such as interest, repayment, termination and escalation. Compare the standard form contracts and the options for customising the advance payment regime.
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