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The Building Safety Act

UK Supreme Court decides landmark Building Safety Act case

Judgment has wide-ranging ramifications for developers, builders, architects, designers and consultants
Unified Patent Court

Infringement claim amendment allowed to include non-UPC territories after CJEU Electrolux decision

Munich local division decided amendment could not be made earlier so allowed Syngenta to extend claim to Czechia, Poland and
Real estate

First-Tier Tribunal addresses disproportionate legal and professional costs in UK Code litigation

The decision highlights the increasing costs sought by site providers and the need for sensible expense management
Real estate

UK Upper Tribunal dismisses appeal of Covent Garden and rules in favour of Cornerstone

Ruling reinforces established practice that nominal consideration is appropriate for multi-skilled visit agreements
The Built Environment

UK sanctions regime puts property sector under scrutiny as letting agents face new obligations

New rules and OFSI concerns mean firms will need to take steps to improve compliance and avoid the risk of
Business crime

UK Serious Fraud Office publishes guidance on corporate co-operation and enforcement

New guidance for corporates about self-reporting, co-operation and deferred prosecution agreements applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025

SFO publishes guidance on corporate co-operation and enforcement | Regulatory Initiatives Grid | FCA page on cash-based money laundering
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU court issues significant decision on pharma-device 'borderline' product case

European ruling clarifies the definition of pharmacological action for health products
Dispute resolution

Third party litigation funding in Europe: is regulation on the cards?

Both the EU and the UK are currently reviewing their current positions on litigation funding
Dispute resolution

Confidential binding offers: how to comply with the procedural requirements in Spain

Poorly prepared documents can lead to serious practical problems
Workforce Solutions

UK Spring Statement 2025: tax anti-avoidance rules with criminal sanction target staffing supply chain

Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation