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Option to tax: the importance of determining the relevant date

The First-tier tribunal considered whether four investment properties met the conditions to benefit from transfer of a going concern treatment in Clark Hill Limited v HMRC.

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The Road to Zero: government report sets out targets for low carbon transport

The government has published its long-awaited report, The Road to Zero, setting out its strategy for the transition to low carbon road transport in the UK.

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Drones: disputes, disruption and efficiency in the construction industry

Drone (UAV) technology has made major leaps forward in the past few years and presents significant opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing disputes in the construction sector.

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Burges Salmon wins European Chemicals Agency appeal

Burges Salmon has successfully challenged a decision of the European Chemicals Agency, saving a chemical consortium hundreds of thousands of Euros.

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Public procurement: will the evaluation of social value become compulsory?

The UK government has announced changes to extend the scope of the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, designed to rebuild trust after the collapse of Carillion.

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Burges Salmon collaborates with FSCS for sixth Bright Sparks work experience programme

For the sixth consecutive year, the firm has run the Bright Sparks work experience programme for students aged 15 to 17.

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Burges Salmon advises Torbay Council on £32m property development finance agreement

Burges Salmon's banking team has advised Torbay Council on a mezzanine financing agreement for a £32 million property development with Tolent Construction.

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GDPR: what are the data protection priorities for pension trustees?

Pension scheme trustees have been working hard to towards compliance with GDPR but most still have a “to do” list. We consider the priorities.

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Pension trustees’ investment duties: consultation on ESG factors

The government has issued a consultation on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in occupational pension scheme investment.

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Christian Louboutin’s fight to protect his signature ‘red sole’ trade mark

The European Court of Justice decides that Louboutin’s trade mark does not fall within one of the absolute grounds of refusal.

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Public procurement: CCS launches new Public Sector Contract

CCS has launched a new Public Sector Contract designed for use in framework arrangements where the government calls off common goods and services.

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Garden cities: development corporations to be locally led

Local authorities are to be granted oversight authority status for new town development corporations. Regulations are due to be approved by parliament. Here are the headlines.