All Legal articles
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NewsWarning for architects as Russia sanctions come into force
Suite of economic restrictions also limits engineering and planning services
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FeaturesLegal: How to avoid becoming liable for errors you were not responsible for
A recent court ruling over a £12m loss is good news for architects as it confirms a duty of care is not owed by a third-party design consultant to a main contractor on a multi-party project
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FeaturesEverything you need to know about furloughing, unfurloughing and rotating staff
Employment lawyer Alex Watson outlines the dos and don’ts
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NewsCourt orders practice to pay £4,000 for misuse of title
Lyson Architecture fined £2,080 with £2,142 costs in Architects Registration Board prosecution
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OpinionIs it ever worth calling in the lawyers? (by a lawyer)
David Chipperfield is the latest high-profile architect to take a client to court, but every architect will face that dilemma at some point in their career. Lawyer Laurence Cobb urges caution
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NewsAsbestos court case ends in victory for ex-RMJM partners
Elderly architects absolved of any responsibility as case settled out of court
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FeaturesSwapping rights for shares
Could a tax-saving employee shareholder scheme benefit your practice?
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FeaturesNew ruling on collateral warranties
Architects must try to limit their exposure, says legal expert Patrick Perry
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FeaturesIs single project insurance better than annual cover?
The pros and cons of taking out single project professional indemnity policies, says Patrick Perry
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FeaturesFive things every architect should know about copyright
A bill to modernise UK copyright law has been given Royal Assent but will it protect architects?
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FeaturesWho’s liable if eco-standards fall short?
Legal claims relating to sustainability requirements could end up leaving architects significantly out of pocket, says Patrick Perry
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FeaturesShould I obtain D&O insurance?
Insurance allows directors and officers to take strategic decisions without threat of personal liability
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FeaturesHow can we tackle debtors without in-house counsel?
What steps can smaller practices take to recover debts without the luxury of an in-house lawyer?
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FeaturesShould I sign a collateral warranty?
Architects are frequently under pressure from developers to provide assurance to third parties
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Tablet onlyCan I stop my client making radical changes to my design?
What rights do planners and clients have to water down an architect’s scheme?
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Tablet onlyHow to survive when a client goes bust
What are the implications for an architecture practice if a major client goes into administration?
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Tablet onlyShould I be allowed to take my work journal when I leave my job?
I keep a journal in which I make notes on the various projects I’m working on, can I take this with me when I leave?
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Tablet onlyMy contractor is threatening to walk off site
My contractor is threatening to walk off site in a dispute over payment. Can he do this?