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UK Court of Appeal rules in favour of developer on interpretation of restrictive covenant

The words 'and also' demonstrate the importance of contractual interpretation when considering modification of covenant
Real estate

First-Tier Tribunal rules against building owner in first contested remediation contribution order

'Just and equitable test' when requiring a party to contribute to remediating costs under the Building Safety Act 2022
Real estate

Dutch Supreme Court receives preliminary questions on rent modification clauses

Subdistrict courts have recently been ruling on lease agreements with a focus on unfair terms and modification clauses
Real estate

What do businesses need to understand about the UK biodiversity net gain regime?

Businesses should prepare as the mandatory regime goes live on 12 February 2024
Real estate

UK Upper Tribunal declines to discharge restrictive covenant on developer's conduct grounds

Applicant's ‘build first, apply later’ approach viewed dimly, leading to a failed application despite satisfying usual discharge grounds
Dispute resolution

Insurance policies: identifying in the English courts the proximate cause of a loss

A Court of Appeal decision gives guidance on working out the proximate cause and how to deal with two causes
Knowledge Notes

What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024?

Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law
Real estate

What's on the horizon for English real estate in 2024?

Expect more focus on sustainability, transparency and building safety and significant reforms for residential property
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Government delays mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain to January 2024 and publishes first statutory instruments | Government launches consultation on the
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

How to avoid greenwashing risk in the European real estate sector

As sustainability becomes an integral part of developing and managing property, the possibility of a claim of greenwashing is now
Real estate

Much-anticipated Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill introduced to UK Parliament

Reforms will give residential long-leasehold homeowners a fairer deal and greater protections
Real estate

Under Construction: Legal developments in the UK construction industry | December 2023

Payment terms under the Construction Act, fines for delayed remediation of fire-safety defects, RAAC and more