5/22/2026 4:04:00 PM Decades of dealing, only months to unwind: the Privy Council on reasonable notice By Avary Patutama In a firm reminder that longevity does not guarantee a lengthy exit period, the Privy Council in Anheuser-Busch International Inc v...
5/14/2026 2:53:02 PM The King’s Speech 2026: Housing and Living Sector items By Ben Halsey Jonathan Corris Samantha Grix Overview The State Opening of Parliament took place on 13 May 2026, with the King’s Speech setting out the Government’s legislative...
4/27/2026 10:33:15 AM A Win for In-house Counsel: The Glencore Privilege By Avary Patutama Jamie Barden On 16 April 2026, the High Court in Aabar Holdings S.A.R.L. & Others v Glencore Plc & Others [2026] EWHC 877 (Comm) clarified and...
4/2/2026 1:13:11 PM AI and Copyright: Government adopts wait and see approach By Joanna Bouloux The Government published its report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in March 2026. The report examines how UK copyright law...
3/10/2026 11:39:18 AM New Transparency Requirements for Land Deals: Contractual Control Agreements and Rights By Caroline Mostowfi Ben Halsey The new transparency requirements are approaching at pace. These will introduce complexity, particularly in relation to strategic land,...
1/26/2026 3:46:39 PM Briefing: New £15bn Warm Homes Plan announced as Government confirms ‘Biggest Home Upgrade Programme in British History’ By Ben Halsey Caroline Mostowfi Jamie Leonard On 20 January 2026, the UK Government published the long‑awaited Warm Homes Plan, setting out a £15 billion national programme to upgrade...
1/22/2026 5:04:50 PM Inquests from an Employment Perspective: How to Manage Issues Arising from Inquests By Narin Masera Melissa Chuttur Charlotte Greatorex In this article, we examine the range of employment considerations and issues that can arise following an unexpected death. What is an...
11/26/2025 9:32:49 AM Preparing for Heat Network Regulation: Timelines, Obligations, and Next Steps By Kris Kelliher Jonathan Jarvis Understand the UK’s new heat network regulations, phased from 2025 to 2028, and what they mean for operators, landlords, and developers....
10/13/2025 12:54:15 PM Data Centres and the UK Planning System: A Sector in Flux By Dan Moan Caroline Mostowfi Hannah Langford Introduction Data centres have rapidly evolved from niche infrastructure to strategic assets at the heart of the UK’s digital economy. As...
10/13/2025 8:45:28 AM Sanctions Risk in FM Supply Chains: The Hidden Exposure By Devonshires The UK trade and financial sanctions regime is no longer an abstract concern or an issue only for banks or defence contractors. It now...
8/20/2025 9:59:06 AM Corporate Crackdown: New Prosecution Guidance Ahead of "Failure to Prevent Fraud" Offence By Avary Patutama David Pack The UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Serious Fraud Office (SFO) updated guidance on corporate prosecutions serves as a timely...
7/31/2025 12:49:43 PM Awaab's Law – a legislative update and, separately, recommendations for development transactions By Triya Maicha Baljit Basra Charlotte Sawyer Ben Halsey +1 more... Show less Background and Recent developments As readers will be aware, the introduction of Awaab's Law marks a significant shift in the...
7/29/2025 9:55:43 AM Can parties adjudicate a dispute arising under a settlement agreement: recent court guidance in London Eco Homes Ltd v Raise Now Ealing Ltd [2025] EWHC 1505 (TCC) By Patrick Trevor Karen Morean Summary Parties have the option to adjudicate an issue arising under a contract if: there is an express right to adjudicate in the...
7/28/2025 8:20:28 AM SMCR Reform: What Housing Associations Need to Know By Alice Overton On 15 July 2025, HM Treasury (HMT), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) each published...
7/17/2025 1:41:49 PM New Infrastructure Projects Pipeline Published By Caroline Mostowfi As promised in the Government's 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy, the pipeline for new infrastructure projects has now been published...
7/10/2025 4:14:04 PM Law Commission’s review of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 in respect - business leases and security of tenure By Grant Duranti What’s this all about? The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (aka the ‘54 Act) governs security of tenure for business premises. Specifically,...