Commercial Contracts Publications

Michelmores apprehended by the Met

Michelmores LLP has been appointed to provide legal services to the Metropolitan Police and the Mayor's Office for Policing & Crime in two areas - firstly, commercial and residential property and PFI and, secondly, commercial, contracts and procurement.

Is your side letter legally binding?

It is common practice for businesses and individuals to sign side letters in business transactions and/or commercial arrangements.

Beware - unsigned contracts can be binding

With the English Supreme Court recently ruling that an unsigned contract can be binding, businesses should be careful to agree all aspects of the contemplated relationship before starting to perform a contract.

Your business and internet selling

The EC Treaty sets out certain rules for agreements between businesses that may affect trade and restrict competition within the EU. With the introduction of a new 'block exemption' that contains various restrictions on internet selling, we look at the key points of the treaty and how this may affect your business and your online sales.

A quick guide to joint ventures

As more and more joint ventures are entered into between local authorities and private sector organisations, we look at the main features and considerations to be borne in mind when setting up a joint venture.