All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/ en Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:44:59 +0000 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:36 +0000 Under Construction: Recent legal developments within the UK construction industry | October 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/under-construction-recent-legal-developments-within-uk-construction-industry-october-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/05/21/constructon_site_iStock-1455597576-EDITED.png?VersionId=Stndq9LZlRG64qK3wGH9oWr1t9EIvGoC' /><br /><p><strong>Grenfell Inquiry's final report, new CLC golden thread guidance, what counts as a 'storey' when classifying Higher Risk buildings, and recent cases</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:36 +0000 All Insights Health and Safety | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-September-2024-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Health-insight.png?VersionId=yr0A5NIHwNVfyh1XKArSQYwtypcWgZOT' /><br /><p><strong>The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 | Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry – final report | Golden Thread guidance published&nbsp;</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/21/01/14/H_2011101743FWI_Regulatory-Outlook-2021_JAN-21_ICONS_Health-and-Safety_landscape.png?VersionId=qG.ioyUDMQySP.CKLNWMGk4FiaT.bRCI' /><br /><p><strong>King's Speech 2024 - the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | UK Labour's 'New Deal for Working People' | Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain 2023/24</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-June-2024-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Health-insight.png?VersionId=yr0A5NIHwNVfyh1XKArSQYwtypcWgZOT' /><br /><p><strong>UK general election 2024: health and safety aspects | H&amp;S prosecutions remind businesses of severe fines they could face for breaches</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights What can the Built Environment sector expect from the next UK government? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/what-can-built-environment-sector-expect-next-uk-government &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/06/27/TBE-min.png?VersionId=sFVnxQsR52IgA_L0vuszZ7vLxkbh5m4c' /><br /><p><strong>The sector will be hoping for clarity in a number of areas, including leasehold reform and planning, to support business strategy and investment</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:38:29 +0100 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-May-2024-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Health-insight.png?VersionId=yr0A5NIHwNVfyh1XKArSQYwtypcWgZOT' /><br /><p><strong>General election impact on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | HSE publish strategic approach to AI | Mental Health Awareness Week&nbsp;</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights Under Construction: Legal developments in the UK construction industry | May 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/under-construction-legal-developments-uk-construction-industry-may-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_011.jpg?VersionId=mhoWYT2ZHXok_oF8cotLBK6wgPS63dhN' /><br /><p><strong>Early indications for the construction industry in the upcoming general election, JCT publishes the new Design and Build 2024 contracts, new second staircase requirement for qualifying residential buildings and a recent judgment requiring strict compliance with notice provisions in some building contracts</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 30 May 2024 11:44:01 +0100 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-April-2024-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/21/01/14/H_2011101743FWI_Regulatory-Outlook-2021_JAN-21_ICONS_Health-and-Safety_landscape.png?VersionId=qG.ioyUDMQySP.CKLNWMGk4FiaT.bRCI' /><br /><p><strong>Stress awareness month | Health and Safety Executive updates RIDDOR guidance | Government invest £1.5million into innovative occupational health services</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-March-2024-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Health-insight.png?VersionId=yr0A5NIHwNVfyh1XKArSQYwtypcWgZOT' /><br /><p><strong>Building Safety Act update: transition period coming to an end | New Occupational Health Taskforce | RIDDOR review</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000 All Insights Under Construction: Legal developments within the UK Construction Industry | March 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/under-construction-legal-developments-within-uk-construction-industry-march-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_011.jpg?VersionId=mhoWYT2ZHXok_oF8cotLBK6wgPS63dhN' /><br /><p><strong>Significant remediation contribution order awarded against building owner, Building Safety Levy, biodiversity net gain, and the 'Long Term Plan for Construction'</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:20:33 +0000 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-February-2024-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/21/01/14/H_2011101743FWI_Regulatory-Outlook-2021_JAN-21_ICONS_Health-and-Safety_landscape.png?VersionId=qG.ioyUDMQySP.CKLNWMGk4FiaT.bRCI' /><br /><p><strong>Consultation launched on standard tiers under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | ONS report reminds businesses of importance of mental health &nbsp;| Building safety update</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000 All Insights First-Tier Tribunal rules against building owner in first contested remediation contribution order https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/first-tier-tribunal-rules-against-building-owner-first-contested-remediation-contribution &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_013.jpg?VersionId=oAr3HIQzGvmSRl9F._5I9SEv6anOPNqq' /><br /><p><strong>'Just and equitable test' when requiring a party to contribute to remediating costs under the Building Safety Act 2022</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:39:17 +0000 All Insights What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/what-legal-developments-can-businesses-uk-expect-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_012.jpg?VersionId=DOPO7JT0G9CbAApZAM_JwAFZt.YjKolj' /><br /><p><strong>Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law&nbsp;</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:53:50 +0000 All Insights What's on the horizon for English real estate in 2024? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/whats-horizon-english-real-estate-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/02/REI_apartment_construction.jpg?VersionId=CXts88_F.01faz87a31SuUvikgUroucq' /><br /><p><strong>Expect more focus on sustainability, transparency and building safety and significant reforms for residential property</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:37:10 +0000 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-January-2024-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/21/01/14/H_2011101743FWI_Regulatory-Outlook-2021_JAN-21_ICONS_Health-and-Safety_landscape.png?VersionId=qG.ioyUDMQySP.CKLNWMGk4FiaT.bRCI' /><br /><p><strong>The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill </strong>| <strong>Higher risk buildings | Keep mental health of your people on the business agenda</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-November-2023-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/21/01/14/H_2011101743FWI_Regulatory-Outlook-2021_JAN-21_ICONS_Health-and-Safety_landscape.png?VersionId=qG.ioyUDMQySP.CKLNWMGk4FiaT.bRCI' /><br /><p><strong>King's Speech – health and safety aspects | HSE publishes annual work-related ill health statistics | Ministerial statement on transitional arrangements for second staircase in residential buildings</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:07:56 +0000 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-October-2023-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/21/01/14/H_2011101743FWI_Regulatory-Outlook-2021_JAN-21_ICONS_Health-and-Safety_landscape.png?VersionId=qG.ioyUDMQySP.CKLNWMGk4FiaT.bRCI' /><br /><p><strong>New building safety regime | &nbsp;Government guidance for people with duties under fire safety laws | EU Parliament approves new rules to protect workers from exposure to asbestos</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:16:04 +0000 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-september-2023-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Health-insight.png?VersionId=yr0A5NIHwNVfyh1XKArSQYwtypcWgZOT' /><br /><p><strong>HSE to inspect construction sites from September |&nbsp;Registration of residential high-rise buildings by October 2023 |&nbsp;Regulations on new building control framework</strong></p> ]]&gt; Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:11:37 +0100 All Insights The new dutyholder regime for the construction of buildings in England https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/new-dutyholder-regime-construction-buildings-england &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_011.jpg?VersionId=mhoWYT2ZHXok_oF8cotLBK6wgPS63dhN' /><br /><p><strong>New duties to be imposed on those responsible for commissioning, designing and carrying out the construction of new buildings</strong></p> ]]&gt; Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:51:14 +0100 All Insights Long-awaited clarity received on building control for higher-risk buildings in England https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/long-awaited-clarity-received-building-control-higher-risk-buildings-england &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_013.jpg?VersionId=oAr3HIQzGvmSRl9F._5I9SEv6anOPNqq' /><br /><p><strong>Impact on costs and delay for programmes remains a concern for industry</strong></p> ]]&gt; Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:57:50 +0100 All Insights How does the Building Safety Act 2022 impact lending in England? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/how-does-building-safety-act-2022-impact-lending-england &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_003.jpg?VersionId=roBhYGveISHorh3SvH4DSPoRdhCL.IoF' /><br /><p><strong>The overhaul of the safety regime for high-rise residential buildings in England introduces new considerations for lenders</strong></p> ]]&gt; Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:10:59 +0100 All Insights Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2023-health-safety &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/09/17/Q_2106251127REG_Regulatory-Outlook-Icons_1000px_Jul-2021_FINAL-10.png?VersionId=YPcoxu67_uMy.tYfa88v13pgUTd2UI1X' /><br /><p><strong>Fire safety responsibilities under Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 |&nbsp;Registration of residential high-rise buildings by October 2023 |&nbsp;Registration of residential high-rise buildings by October 2023</strong></p> ]]&gt; Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:27:55 +0100 All Insights Reviewing our UK business law predictions for 2023: how are we doing at the half-way point? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/reviewing-our-uk-business-law-predictions-2023-how-are-we-doing-half-way-point &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_005.jpg?VersionId=eUg7C.nDVdqUFYqB5yhiCikQBCuRMpE8' /><br /><p><strong>We examine how our predictions have turned out in practice, and what to watch out for as autumn draws nearer</strong></p> ]]&gt; Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:56:45 +0100 All Insights Rental and safety reforms spark debate for the UK real estate 'living' sector https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/rental-and-safety-reforms-spark-debate-uk-real-estate-living-sector &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_013.jpg?VersionId=oAr3HIQzGvmSRl9F._5I9SEv6anOPNqq' /><br /><p><strong>Investors, developers and operators are assessing the implications of a renters' reform bill and the Building Safety Act</strong></p> ]]&gt; Thu, 04 May 2023 13:53:26 +0100 All Insights Owners of higher risk buildings in England face registration requirements https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/owners-higher-risk-buildings-england-face-registration-requirements &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/REI_crane_building_construction_0.jpg?VersionId=y8wJtTBLwkt17CKBwnImrS5zg750a68F' /><br /><p><strong>New obligation to register with Building Safety Regulator: 30 September deadline for existing buildings</strong></p> ]]&gt; Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:27:51 +0100 All Insights