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Energy and Energy Transition

Energy saving requirements are emerging across Europe

The war in Ukraine and the energy crunch are precipitating policy responses across the continent
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

Coroner reforms in the UK: what happened this summer? | HSE to investigate businesses where materials that contain silica are
Infrastructure services

UK government announces plans to shake-up infrastructure planning

What might the government's recent announcements mean for the planning process for major infrastructure and decarbonisation goals?
Real estate

UK tribunal clarifies Electronic Communications Code renewals involving concurrent lessees

Judgment guides on a 'gap' in the telecoms regime when site providers grant a concurrent lease to a third party

Real estate

Deadline approaches for UK commercial rent arrears arbitration process

Pre-action steps required before 23 September 2022 deadline means parties are probably out of time to commence arbitration

Real estate

Gym tenant and guarantor held liable for rent despite restructuring plan

UK judgment is a prompt for landlords to consider all angles to maximise rent recovery in harsh economic conditions
Urban Dynamics

Smart cities pose 'fit for purpose' questions for data regulation

The EU and UK need to balance the protection of individual rights and allowing for innovation in data-intense environments
Real estate

UK Supreme Court widens Electronic Communications Code rights for operators

Telecoms operators can apply for additional rights as they are not to be treated as the occupier of existing sites
Real estate

Court of Appeal rules in favour of landlord in Covid-19 arrears claim relating to the Trocadero cinema in London

Court provides further guidance on the impact of the pandemic on commercial rent liabilities owed by tenants
Tech, Media and Comms

Tribunal provides welcome guidance for operators and landowners on renewal terms under the Electronic Communications Code

Much-needed clarification provided on valuation principles and on the parties' key rights in code agreements
Real estate

Net zero construction: do building regulations apply when retrofitting UK homes?

Contractors and developers will need to be mindful of obligations imposed when retrofitting