At last - court looks at good faith in outsourcing contract

For a long-term outsourcing agreement to be successful it's important that the parties work together and collaborate. But in a contract, how can you ensure that the parties work positively together, especially as the people involved in the relationship inevitably change?

No service provision change under TUPE where the client changes

In Hunter v McCarrick, the appointment of a property receiver to take control of a building at the same time as a change in the property management defeated the application of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).

Public procurement decisions: how will you be affected by the latest rule changes?

Just when we might be forgiven for thinking the upheavals in procurement law have passed, the rules have changed again. The Public Procurement (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011 came into force on 1 October 2011.

Before you take the plunge. Back to basics on contracts - Part 4. Best, reasonable and all reasonable endeavours - how far are you agreeing to go and what are you committed to?

You may consider using an endeavours clause to qualify a contractual obligation you are giving. This may be because fulfilment of the obligation depends on the co-operation of a third party or other matters beyond your control.

Before you take the plunge. Back to basics on contracts - Part 3. Hyperbole or misrepresentation? It can be a fine line

What is the position when you enter into a contract relying on inaccurate representations made to you by the other party? What happens if the other party tries to limit its liability for any misrepresentations relating to the contract?

Before you take the plunge. Back to basics on contracts - Part 2. Getting what you want - contracting on your own terms

So, you have a contract but on what terms? This should be such a simple question to answer but it's not always as easy as it sounds.

Before you take the plunge. Back to basics on contracts – Part 1. Contract? What contract?

It is crucial to know when a contract is formed and what its terms are. However, many contract disputes are arguments about whether or not there is a contract at all.

Liberating the NHS: Regulating healthcare providers

The Department of Health is consulting on a range of radical initiatives linked to the Health White Paper. One of these: 'Liberating the NHS: regulating healthcare providers', concerns its proposal to establish Monitor as an economic regulator for the healthcare sector.

EU Commission steps up UK legal action over privacy and personal data protection

On 29 October, the EC moved to the second phase of infringement proceedings against the UK for failing to implement as national law the full protection of EU rules on privacy and personal data protection in relation to use of electronic communications.

Outsourcing contracts - Is longer better?

One of the biggest points to decide on the outsourcing process is contract duration.

Offshoring - is the tide turning?

New Guidance on Data Protection Issues & TUPE Transfers

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has finally published new guidance on data protection issues & TUPE transfers. Wragge & Co's legal experts tell you what you need to know.

The Agency Workers deal: Is this "the right deal for Britain"?

The Government's agreement with the TUC (Trade Union Congress) and the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) for UK agency workers to receive equal treatment after 12 weeks has made headlines. Read Wragge & Co's expert analysis of situation.

HM Treasury announces reform of Government Procurement

A guide to successful outsourcing: Key Initial Issues