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Dispute resolution

Back to basics: acceleration of construction projects

The series on dispute resolution issues for construction projects considers the implications of contractors speeding up work
Energy and Energy Transition

UK hydrogen ambitions get boost from energy security strategy and consultations

The government want to raise the profile of hydrogen in the UK energy mix and has consulted widely on how
The Built Environment

Putting ESG at the heart of regeneration

Regeneration specialists joined an Osborne Clarke roundtable to discuss policies and practical steps to ensure the delivery of sustainable places
The Building Safety Act

Changes to the UK Building Safety Bill aim to reduce remediation cost burdens on leaseholders

The amendments are part of the government's drive to make the building industry pay significantly for remediation works
Energy and Energy Transition

Ukraine crisis: How might UK decentralised and renewable energy generators be affected by sanctions?

Generators and users can takes steps to prepare for sanctions on Russian-owned participants in the UK energy industry
Regulatory and compliance

Added protection for workers in the UK to be introduced from April

What do businesses need to familiarise themselves with and what changes will they need to make to comply with the
The Building Safety Act

Government amendments to the Building Safety Bill increase pressure on industry

Developers and building owners face footing the bill for building safety remedial works under government proposals
Real estate

Land and share sales: what's the difference?

What to consider when deciding whether to acquire or dispose of a property
Tax

HMRC updates VAT guidance on early termination fees and compensation payments

The new policy will apply from 1 April and provides much-needed clarity on supplies related to construction and real estate
Real estate

'All reasonable endeavours': what does it mean?

High Court decision suggests that 'all reasonable endeavours' goes well beyond reasonable endeavours
The Built Environment

Developers should pay unsafe cladding costs, says UK government

Housing secretary's intervention puts focus on the financial responsibility of property builders and building remediation
Energy and Energy Transition

European Commission announces hydrogen and gas market decarbonisation plans

Recast package delivers a legal framework for a hydrogen strategy and market that can draw investment into dedicated infrastructure