From time to time, Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Commercial Contracts team produces updates to keep you abreast of changes in the law that may affect your business. Click on the links in the below to read the latest news from the team.

privilege in competition inquiries

10 May 2012

Our Competition team looks at privilege in competition inquiries, inquires versus civil court proceedings and litigation privilege.

contract rectification considered again

23 Mar 2012

Our Finance group considers the implications of the recent decision in Proctor & Gamble v SCA Hygiene Products, which comes at a time when the number of reported cases on rectification would seem to have risen.

but I don't want to change my name!

20 Jan 2012

Our Franchising and IP teams consider a recent case that discussed whether a franchisor could require a franchisee to rebrand pursuant to a term in the franchise agreement and that raised some interesting issues for both sides.

Supreme Court advocates common sense

13 Dec 2011

Our Finance group highlights the recent Supreme Court decision that business common sense was not just a factor, but perhaps the primary factor in construing a commercial contract.

firm secures victory for client in Competition Commission investigation

13 Dec 2011

Blake Lapthorn's Competition team has recently acted for a client in the Competition Commission's investigation into the completed acquisition by the client of a business.

For further information please contact Mary Chant in the Commercial Contracts team on 023 8085 7043 or email mary.chant@bllaw.co.uk.