Pinsent Masons
WEBMultinational law firm Pinsent Masons has been appointed by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects, Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers and The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors to assist with the drafting of a new generation of the standard forms of building works contracts for Hong Kong last updated in 2005/2006. Multinational law firm ...
Assignment and novation - Pinsent Masons
WEBAug 19, 2011 · If you want to transfer the burden of a contract as well as the benefits under it, you have to novate. Like assignment, novation transfers the benefits under a contract but unlike assignment, novation transfers the burden under a contract as well. In a novation the original contract is extinguished and is replaced by a new one in which a third ...
Our offices - Pinsent Masons
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About us - Pinsent Masons
WEBDecades of experience supporting clients in five strategic global sectors. We make it our business to know yours. Our depth of knowledge and expertise in Energy, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Technology, Science and Industry enable us to deliver bold, innovative and relevant solutions to the 90% of …
Basic guide to TUPE - Pinsent Masons
WEBJan 6, 2023 · TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations and its purpose is to protect employees if the business in which they are employed changes hands. Its effect is to move employees and any liabilities associated with them from the old employer to the new employer by operation of law.
Careers and vacancies - Pinsent Masons
WEBLegal professionals. We're looking for lawyers who think laterally, creatively and globally about the sectors in which our clients operate. In return we'll invest in you, offering career development and opportunities around the world that help you …
Jurisdiction and choice of law clauses in international contracts
WEBOct 27, 2022 · Jurisdiction refers to the geographical limits of a court’s authority, which is not necessarily the same as national boundaries. Jurisdiction clauses, therefore, relate to which courts will hear a dispute. Parties should carefully consider how the court system operates in different countries when negotiating jurisdiction clauses.
The role of the board, chairman and non-executive directors – the …
WEBJan 2, 2010 · The UK Corporate Governance Code sets out its own view of the role of the board. This can be summarised as: providing entrepreneurial leadership; setting strategy; ensuring the human and financial resources are available to achieve objectives; reviewing management performance; setting the company’s values and standards;
Defamation in England and Wales - Pinsent Masons
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Defamation in England and Wales. 09 May 2023, 11:06 am. Follow Data, privacy & cyber. The law of defamation aims to protect reputation, and applies to both individuals and companies. There are two different types of civil claims for defamation: libel - which relates to the publication of a statement in permanent form, such as in writing, but ...
Extensions of time and liquidated damages - Pinsent Masons
WEBApr 22, 2024 · An employer is entitled to recover liquidated damages in the agreed amount without having to prove the loss that has been suffered. If the contractor is awarded an extension of time, it means that the contractor is entitled to complete its works within a certain period of time after the original completion date without the employer being able ...
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