Insights

30th May 2018

Claims remain frequent in the construction industry, and so do insolvencies. In the wake of main contractor Carillion’s entry into liquidation, and rumours of forthcoming interest rate rises, it is worth looking at what effect different types of insolvency have on the ability to prosecute claims.

24th May 2018

BPE Solicitors has acted for Lakehouse plc, an AIM quoted asset and energy support services group on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Just Energy Solutions Limited

24th May 2018

BPE Solicitors is supporting a relay race with a difference on 13 July, when they invite teams to take part in the Gloucestershire Coracle Challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

23rd May 2018

Following the landmark divorce case of Owens v Owens heard in the Supreme Court last week, lobbying by Resolution, the national organisation of family lawyers for the introduction of a ‘no fault divorce’ (#abetterway) has gained further momentum.

23rd May 2018

Katie Pickering discusses the differences between the obligation to insure and the limitation on your liability

23rd May 2018

The construction industry is vulnerable to severe winter weather; considerable activity takes place outdoors or in structures that are not yet weatherproof, materials are transported by road and essential plant and machinery have to be operated in temperatures below freezing. Construction and engineering standard forms govern how severe weather will affect the parties’ rights and obligations.