Anti-bribery due diligence in mergers, acquisition *

United Kingdom - July 5 2012
For the first time since the Bribery Act 2010 came into force on 1 July 2011, anti-bribery due diligence has become a necessity for companies undertaking mergers, acquisitions and investments.

Co-authors: Valerie Surgenor.

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Government lights a fire under renewable heat *

United Kingdom - March 10 2011
The Department for Energy and Climate Change has announced the world's first Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

Co-authors: Nick Jones.

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Scottish government CARES for farmers *

United Kingdom - February 16 2011
The Scottish Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment, Richard Lochhead, has announced a £2.4 million fund to encourage the development of renewable energy schemes on rural land.

Co-authors: Nick Jones.

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Don't trample on minority shareholders (unless you have deep pockets) *

United Kingdom - December 15 2010
The case of Kohli v Lit and others serves as a recent reminder that directors must consider how their decisions may affect the interests of minority shareholders.

Co-authors: Neil Kennedy.

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What does it mean to use your "reasonable endeavours" to do something in a contract? *

United Kingdom - August 9 2010
One of the many "golden rules" when negotiating commercial contracts is to avoid, wherever possible, agreeing to do or deliver something which isn't wholly within your control (as you could end up being sued for breach of contract through no fault of your own).

Co-authors: Neil Kennedy.

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