Commercial business law

Supreme Court confirms a nominee can enforce contractual obligations
In this article, solicitor Jenny Roest discusses a recent Supreme Court decision which confirms that the description of a purchaser in a sale and purchase agreement as "X and/or nominee" is sufficient identification for the nominee to take the benefit of the agreement and enforce it against the vendor under the Contracts (Privity) Act 1982.

Employees held to account over setting up in competition
In this article, partner Rob Towner and senior legal professional Deborah Doak discuss a recent Employment Court decision which found former employees of an earthmoving specialist liable for breaches of their duties of fidelity and trust and confidence for setting up a competing business. The article also provides some practical tips on steps employers can take to safeguard their business interests against such events.

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