Arbitration

Single pubco accounts for more than half of PCA arbitrations, data shows

26-Apr-2018 By Helen Gilbert

EI Group, previously known as Enterprise Inns, has topped the list of arbitrations to go through the office of the Pub Code Adjudicator (PCA) since it was established, PCA data has revealed.

PCA publishes compliance handbook for pub-owning businesses after 'deep concerns'

15-Dec-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby has published a regulatory compliance handbook setting out how "he expects pub-owning businesses covered by the pubs code to act" in a number of important areas following concerns about the way "some...

PCA has complaints against him upheld by CIArb

13-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) has upheld several challenges made by pub licensees against a member of its group and pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby.

Deputy pubs code adjudicator appointed by the Government

24-Oct-2017 By Fred A'Court

Barrister Fiona Dickie has been appointed deputy pubs code adjudicator (DPCA) to support Paul Newby in enforcing the pubs code.

Pubs code: a year on

21-Jul-2017 By Fred A'Court

It is now a year since the pubs code was introduced but neither the trade, nor consultants and legal advisers negotiating deals between breweries and pubs, or pressure groups, seem to be celebrating.

Pubs code arbitrations up to 25

24-Apr-2017 By Liam Coleman

Pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby has revealed that he has now made a total of 25 arbitrations since the pubs code came into force last year.

Breaking the code: has pressure on PCA Newby reached boiling point?

07-Mar-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The introduction of the pubs code and subsequent selection of Paul Newby as pubs code adjudicator represents a big change for the large pub companies. It’s been a roller-coaster ride so far but what will happen in the future?

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Cracking the pubs code - Is it working?

12-Jan-2017 By Ed Bedington

Since the launch of the pubs code, the opportunity for licensees to break away from their pub company has been on offer. But has the system been working to the benefit of all parties so far?

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£130,000 salary for pubs code adjudicator

04-Aug-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Applications are now open for the pubs code adjudicator, with the chosen person set to rake in £130,000 a year.

GMB calls for tenants to provide evidence over pubco tenant self-regulation deal

13-Nov-2012

The GMB union is calling on tenants to provide evidence on how the pubco tenant self-regulation deal is working.

Spirit tenant gets 28% rent cut

24-Oct-2011 By Ewan Turney

A Spirit Pub Company tenant has secured a 28% reduction in rent after threatening to take the case to arbitration.

Lessee lands rent cut via arbitration

15-Aug-2011 By Ewan Turney

An Enterprise Inns lessee has achieved a reduction in rent at arbitration — and secured £18,000 in overpaid backdated rent. But the pubco said it...

Enterprise pub lands 43% cut in rent

15-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit

An Enterprise Inns licensee has secured a 43% cut in rent after taking the pubco to arbitration — the largest reduction achieved in recent years....

Fair Pint founder loses High Court arbitration case

29-Sep-2009 By James Wilmore

Licensee Mike Bell, one of the founder's of the Fair Pint campaign, has lost his chance to appeal against a decision made in arbitration over a rent...

Trade Group excluded from RICS talks

04-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Trade Valuation Group, which sets guidance on how pubs are valued, will not be invited to the RICS talks.

Carlsberg: S&N case has no merit

08-Jan-2008

Carlsberg claims S&N's argument over Baltic Beverage Holdings is "frivolous"

S&N on course for £100m-a-year BBH synergy benefits

08-Jan-2008 By Hamish Champ

Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) has claimed it will accrue savings worth £100m a year if it wins full control of Baltic Beverage Holdings (BBH),...

The rentman cometh

05-Jul-2007

Rent reviews are a time of angst and confusion for many licensees. Ewan Turney reports the top tips from the BII's recent rent-review seminar Pubco:...

Clarity key to future of rent reviews: Salussolia

09-Dec-2004

Alex Salussolia, chairman of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers, has launched a fierce attack on the rent review process in the week leading up to the publication of the Trade & Industry Select Committee (TISC) report

Landlords must open books for fairer rents'

09-Dec-2004

The rent review process is heavily weighted against the pubco tenant, argues ALEX SALUSSOLIA, chairman of the Association of Licensed Multiple...