Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
The potential pitfalls of green hushing
A growing number of companies are choosing not to details of their climate change targets to avoid scrutiny, accountability, and potential lawsuits. The strategy labelled “green hushing” is a reaction to a series of greenwashing allegations and lega …
Avoiding the pitfalls of collateral warranty obligations
The provision of a collateral warranty increases a construction professional’s financial exposure. Each issued warranty potentially creates another claimant against the construction professional, and it is therefore in their interest to limit the num …
Can someone else drive my car? Understanding driver coverage
Having the flexibility to drive another car can be invaluable. Perhaps you’re in an emergency, and need to use your partner’s car. Or maybe you’ve been invited on a tour with a friend, and you want to trade places behind the wheel.While some comprehe …
The new 'failure to prevent' law presents challenges for D&O
The UK government are introducing a failure to prevent (FTP) law as a part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) which received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. While changes will be introduced gradually, it’s clear tha …
Protecting your specialist car against vehicle theft
The theft of a vehicle can be extremely distressing and inconvenient – particularly if it is hard to replace due to its rarity, specification, or simply the ongoing supply chain issues that continue within the automotive sector. There were more than …
Law firms: limiting liability in engagement letters
This article has been produced by Jason Nash , Solicitor at law firm Browne Jacobson, in collaboration with Nicola Anthony, Risk Manager at Lockton. Most firms very wisely seek to limit their liability to clients in their engagement letters. It makes …
