Commercial and common

Completed projects

Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts

A review of the recommendations made in the Law Commission's 2005 Report on Unfair Terms in Contracts in light of recent case law
Consumer Redress for Misleading and Aggressive Practices

Review of the framework for consumer protection from unfair commercial practices
Common European Sales Law

Advice to Government on a common European sales law which contracting parties could choose to use if they wish
Company Directors: Regulating Conflicts of Interest and Formulating a Statement of Duties

Review of Part X of the Companies Act 1985 and the case for a statutory statement of the duties owed by directors
Company Security Interests

Examination of the registration of companies' security interests
Claims for Wrongful Death

Review of the availability of compensation in cases of wrongful death.
Consumer Remedies for Faulty Goods

Project recommending that the right to reject should be retained in the UK
Damages for Personal Injury

Review of aspects of legislation relating to damages
The Execution of Deeds and Documents by or on behalf of Bodies Corporate

Review of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 and the Companies Act 1989
Illegality

Examination of how the law of trusts, contract, unjust enrichment and tort responds when a claimant has been involved in illegal conduct connected to their claim
Insurance Contract Law: Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations)

Recommendations for the creation of a new consumer statute setting out what consumers should tell insurers before taking out insurance
Limitation of Actions

Review of the law on limitation periods
Pre-judgment Interest on Debts and Damages

Review of the system for awarding interest before judgment
Property Interests in Intermediate Securities

The Law Commission's report, advice and contribution to the international issue of property interests in intermediated securities
Shareholder Remedies

Review of remedies available to minority shareholders
Third Parties (Rights against Insurers)

Project recommending reform of the Third Parties (rights against Insurers) Act 1930
Unfair Terms in Contracts

Review of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999