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Real estate

New powers granted to police to deal with unauthorised encampments on open land with vehicles

Landowners and local authorities are likely to welcome having an additional method of recourse, through criminal enforcement channels, when faced

Real estate

Collateral warranties and the right to adjudicate – 'construction contracts' after all?

Court of Appeal reverses first instance decision in Abbey Healthcare v Simply Construct, finding that a collateral warranty was in

The Built Environment

Is consent the hallmark of ethical data use in a real estate context?

As the world we live, work and play in becomes ever smarter and more digital, the property sector has a
Data-driven business models

Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success | Key findings

This infographic highlights some of the key overall findings and sector figures from our detailed report produced in partnership with
Data-driven business models

Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success | Report

This detailed report, produced in partnership with European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA), explores the challenges and opportunities associated with new
Energy and Energy Transition

What does the Energy Profits Levy mean for the UK energy sector?

How will the tax will be levied and what will be the likely impact on electricity generators, including renewable generators?
Real estate

Valuation in business tenancy renewals: don’t assume a rent-free period

The decision in HPUT vs Boots UK Limited provides landlords and valuers with a reference point

The Building Safety Act

The Building Safety Act 2022: what building owners and developers need to know

The bill has received Royal Assent but many provisions require secondary legislation and are not set to come into force
Decarbonisation

Net zero infrastructure: Reducing operational carbon in UK building stock

What measures are the UK government taking to tackle the problem of operational carbon in the built environment and what
Commercial

Global sport gets ready to demonstrate sustainability leadership

The public profile of sport means it must deliver a green agenda to decarbonise its infrastructure, travel and procurement footprint
The Built Environment

Rebus sic stantibus principle in times of war and its impact on construction agreements

These are turbulent times. 2020 began with a global pandemic. Governments around the world pumped vast amounts of money into
The Built Environment

ESG in real estate: Does it translate well across Europe? (episode two)

What does the "S" and "G" of ESG mean in practice across the European real estate markets?