In the latest edition of our Public Law Podcast series, Jasveer Randhawa and James Wood discuss challenging policy. This is part two of a series focusing on policy, where we now turn to look at how to challenge a policy that may have a detrimental impact on your business. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to receive updates on future episodes https://soundcloud.com/herbert-smith-freehills Speakers: Jasveer Randhawa (Professional Support Consultant) and James Wood (Senior Associate ..read more

In the latest edition of our Public Law Podcast series, Jasveer Randhawa, James Wood and Paul Butcher discuss shaping and challenging policy. This is part one of a two-part series focusing on policy, and we start by looking at the formal and informal ways in which businesses can influence policy development. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to receive updates on future episodes ..read more

In this episode of our Public Law Podcast series, we discuss the Government's new Bill of Rights Bill. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to receive updates on future episodes ..read more

In this episode of our Public Law Podcast, we detail our thoughts on the Government's proposed replacement of the Human Rights Act 1998 with a Bill of Rights. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to receive updates on future episodes. Speakers: Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar and Jasveer Randhawa ..read more

In the latest episode of our Public Law Podcast, Andrew Lidbetter and Nusrat Zar are once again joined by Vikram Sachdeva QC of 39 Essex. They consider the implications of the Judicial Review and Courts Bill introduced into Parliament in July. This podcast follows on from our episode earlier this year which covered the Government's consultation on judicial review, in particular from HSF's experience of judicial review across many different sectors. That episode can be found below. You can read more about the issues discussed in this episode in the following blog posts: • Government introduces ..read more

In the latest episode of our Public Law Podcast, Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar and Vikram Sachdeva QC of 39 Essex consider the Government’s recent consultation on judicial review following the Independent Review of Administrative Law submitted in January. You can read more about the issues discussed in this episode in the following blog posts: • HSF responds to Government’s Consultation on Judicial Review Reform https://hsfnotes.com/publiclaw/2021/05/14/hsf-responds-to-governments-consultation-on-judicial-review-reform/ • Publication of the Independent Review of Administrative Law’s Report and ..read more

Businesses who deal with consumers will generally wish to have a good relationship with Government, regulators and other public authorities. However, there are times when a company’s interests are such that they come into conflict. At those times companies may wish to consider how that conflict might be resolved if it were to reach court. Last June, we created a guide to Regulatory Disputes in the Consumer Sector https://sites-herbertsmithfreehills.vuturevx.com/20/21553/landing-pages/public-law-consumer-cases.pdf. This guide is designed for businesses that interact with consumers, for example ..read more

In the latest episode of our Public Law Podcast, Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar and Jasveer Randhawa discuss and debate the Government’s Independent Review of Administrative Law and the Ministry of Justice’s related Call for Evidence, to which Herbert Smith Freehills has recently responded. You can read more about the issues discussed in this episode in the following blog posts: • Government launches panel to consider the judicial review process https://hsfnotes.com/publiclaw/2020/08/03/government-launches-panel-to-consider-the-judicial-review-process/ • Government’s terms of reference for revie ..read more

In this episode of our public law podcast, Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar and Anna Eliasson discuss the scope for regulators to go back on concessions they have suggested to those they regulate. In doing so, they look at the nature of these statements; how they might amount to obligations; when they can be frustrated; and three key things businesses can do to preserve their positions. We will continue to develop insights to keep you abreast of legal issues arising from COVID-19 that are affecting your business now and those you may face next. You can find further resources on our Catalyst Hub. h ..read more

In this episode of our public law podcast, Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar and James Wood discuss the possible establishment of a public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In doing so, they look at the likely scope of any inquiry and consider the range of individuals and organisations – including commercial entities – who might be involved. In the podcast, Andrew, Nusrat and James also discuss the key implications and risks for those who might be involved, and consider some practical steps which are relevant at this early stage. We will continue to develop insights to keep you ..read more