A 2016 case has marked a departure by the Courts from the usual standard of care imposed upon a fina...
When is a person mentally capable of entering a contract?
There is currently, and rightly, much focus on mental health problems and illnesses such as Alzheime...
DQ announces the promotion of Leanne McKeown to the Board
Renowned offshore law firm, DQ Advocates is delighted to announce the appointment of Leanne McKeown ...
In the excitement of Christmas, don’t overlook your duties now arising under the Disability Discrimination Act
In December 2015, Tynwald approved an Order to bring the Disability Discrimination Act 2006 (the "Ac...
Congratulations!
Many congratulations from all of us at #Team DQ to our newest Associates, Kirsten Middleton and Jess...
Cobbler Required for DQ
Team DQ are in need of new shoe leather after a very busy few months of business development and tal...
Whistleblowing – A Safe Alternative To Silence
On 1 January 2017 the Financial Services Rule Book 2016 (the "Rule Book") comes into operation. W...
Flexibility in Corporate Restructuring: Schemes of Arrangement
A scheme of arrangement is a statutory process which permits a company to enter into a compromise or...
Restatement of the doctrine of illegality: The Supreme Court’s decision in Patel v Mirza
The doctrine of illegality prevents a claim which is based upon an illegal act. Following a series o...
“Anti-Oral Variation” Clauses in Contracts: do they really prevent variations orally and/or by conduct?
In obiter comments made in the recent case of Globe Motors Inc v TRW Lucas Varity Electric Steering ...