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Decarbonisation
Environmental marketplaces: EU and UK head towards copycat ETSs and CBAMs
Potential alignment of emission trading schemes could reduce the scope of EU and UK carbon border adjustment mechanisms
Real estate
Great Jackson ruling highlights need to balance development and control in UK urban projects
Developers of local authority land should review lease terms before deciding on expenditure so as to mitigate conflict
Real estate
Building Blocks | Developments for the UK construction industry: June 2025
Welcome to Building Blocks – a round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2025
Upcoming Environment Bill for Wales | Planning and Infrastructure Bill heads to House of Lords | Government consults on implementing
Energy and Energy Transition
Biodiversity net gain will play a crucial role in the development of UK renewable energy
The connection between climate change and biodiversity loss is now a major area of focus for the renewables sector
Real estate
What does the second half of 2025 offer the commercial real estate sector in England?
As mid-year approaches, there are a number of significant legal changes expected, with consultations heralding further reform
Real estate
FTT calls again for proportionate and reasonable cost claims in the negotiation of UK Code agreements
Tribunal decision is another clear victory for operators in their battle with site providers over unconstructive costs
The Building Safety Act
Recent case highlights need for further guidance on what constitutes a high-rise building in England
Court that decided that a roof-top garden was a 'storey' for building safety purposes exceeded its jurisdiction
Real estate
English High Court scrutinises landlord's insurance commissions in blockbuster Trocadero case
Landlord's commission practices may end up on the cutting room floor in significant case involving insurance premiums
Commercial
Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages
The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements
The Built Environment
WhatsApp construction contract held to be binding in English law
Case acts as a reminder of the importance of formalising contracts and actively managing them
The Built Environment
Boost for housing and infrastructure in UK government spending review
Significant cash injection allocated, with more detail for the built environment sector expected in the forthcoming infrastructure and industrial strategies
