Lawyers' Risk Management Newsletter, August 2022

When may a South African court find that a director owes fiduciary duties to shareholders?

Dubai launches metaverse strategy

The new Consumer Duty: what impact might it have on firms and their insurers?

POPIA Update: South African Information Regulator muscles up with Enforcement Committee

Dispute escalation provisions and International Arbitration - a rising threat in the UAE?

WA Courts provide clarity and alignment on historical institutional abuse claims

Casualty claims

Estate of a deceased person can be substituted as a party where there is a provisional damages order

Environmental, Social and Governance risk reporting in the South African market

Wildfires: A real risk for the UK

Casualty claims

Covid-19 UK: Is Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit prescription on the horizon?

Fraud indicators for escape of water insurance claims

Professional regulation of lawyers and law firms in Germany: Comprehensive reform comes into force

Legal update for energy lawyers - July 2022

UK Real Estate Insights

Court of Appeal – relief for commercial landlords as COVID-19 rental arrears appeals dismissed

Building problems on building problems: An architect’s failed appeal

Interim measures in Egyptian seated arbitrations – do they measure up?

FRC Annual Enforcement Review

Top workplace issues

Holiday pay for part-year workers should not be pro-rated, says Supreme Court

Clyde and Co successfully defend a dentist in a novel claim under the Equality Act 2010

UK Real Estate Insights

‘Levelling Up’ – The impact on the Private Rented Sector

Cladding and Building Safety

Potential reprieve for cladding claims in the NSWSC?

Virtual reality: are remote hearings too risky?

Fraud indicators for property fire insurance claims

Qatar 2022

Solutions to non-payment risks for suppliers in the Qatari construction industry

Frustration of contracts – what recent Singapore court decisions mean for the construction industry

London Market Professional Indemnity Report July 2022

Cladding and Building Safety

Martlet Homes Ltd v Mulalley & Co Ltd: Cladding in Court

EU adopts seventh “maintenance and alignment” sanctions package against Russia

The UK passes new legislation amending Russia sanctions measures

Head over heart: late acceptance of Part 36 Claims in MRA -v- Education Fellowship Ltd [2022] EWHC 1

Dispute escalation provisions and International Arbitration - a rising threat in France?

UK Real Estate Insights

The clock is ticking on Covid Rent Arrears

Qatar 2022

Brand protection in Qatar – are you ready for the World Cup?

Costs Consultation: Six key takeaways from the Civil Justice Council event

UK Real Estate Insights

The Register of Overseas Entities – What you need to know - An update