NO BLANC CHEQUE FOR RAYMOND

IS AN INTERRUPTED BUSINESS SUFFERING BUSINESS INTERRUPTION? This is a tale of a celebrity chef, several small businesses, government regulation and the lawyer’s old favourite, contract interpretation. Raymond Blanc is a celebrity chef. He has two Michelin stars and is the successful owner of hotels and restaurants including the celebrated Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons. Like…

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HALF-FINISHED BUILDING WORK DUE TO COVID-19?

WHERE DO HOMEOWNERS STAND AFTER THE PANDEMIC? There are an estimated 2.5 million homeowners currently in the middle of some form of home renovations. But what happens now that builders and tradesmen are required to stop work? What happens if your project has been left half-finished? Is it safe? Will the cost go up? When…

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