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English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued...

07/04/2026

Read time 4m

Data Centres

How investors are managing risk in the new wave of European data centre projects

Data centre investment is accelerating in Europe, with regulation, grid access and power reshaping how projects get done

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07/04/2026

Read time 6m

The Built Environment

UK government to ban construction retentions and tighten late payment rules

Reforms spark industry concerns, including a 60-day payment cap and mandatory 8% interest above the Bank's base rate

30/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | March 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

30/03/2026

Read time 1m

The Built Environment

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets out unified framework for operational buildings

A new industry standard defines what qualifies as a net zero carbon aligned building, covering a broad range of sectors...

23/03/2026

Read time 5m

Construction disputes

Sustainable aviation fuel projects in the UK: when does the Construction Act apply?

New SAF infrastructure may trigger unintended statutory payment and adjudication risks with contractual consequences

23/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

New transparency regime for contractual control over land: what it means for developers and landowners in England and Wales

Introduction of public register of qualifying land control agreements will mark significant change for the development industry, with limited time...

12/03/2026

Read time 4m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK

Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise

27/02/2026

Read time 5m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | February 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

20/02/2026

Read time 1m

The Building Safety Act

UK Upper Tribunal upholds remediation contribution order against developer and associated entities

Guidance issued on contributions to costs of remediation and new reality of group liability under the Building Safety Act

18/02/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

Landlords brace for the compliance and cost challenge of rising UK energy efficiency standards

Mitigation strategies can improve commercial properties believed to be below acceptable energy performance thresholds

09/02/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

Government reforms Energy Performance of Buildings regime and raises minimum energy efficiency standards in homes in England and Wales

Changes to improve EPCs and tighten minimum energy efficiency standards for the private rented sector will have significant implications for...

03/02/2026

Read time 5m

Real estate

The Legal 500 | Real Estate Guide: An overview of Real Estate laws and regulations in France - 2025-2026

This Real Estate guide will help you navigate the French regulatory landscape related to the real estate sector.

30/01/2026

Read time 1m

Real estate

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: a new chapter for home ownership in England and Wales

Proposed overhaul of residential property law moves ownership towards commonhold as the default tenure and away from traditional leasehold

29/01/2026

Read time 6m

Energy and Energy Transition

UK heat networks face new technical standards and regulations

Government publishes Warm Homes Plan and consults on HNTAS

27/01/2026

Read time 4m

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The Built Environment

English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued...

07/04/2026

Read time 4m

Data Centres

How investors are managing risk in the new wave of European data centre projects

Data centre investment is accelerating in Europe, with regulation, grid access and power reshaping how projects get done

New -

07/04/2026

Read time 6m

The Built Environment

UK government to ban construction retentions and tighten late payment rules

Reforms spark industry concerns, including a 60-day payment cap and mandatory 8% interest above the Bank's base rate

30/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | March 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

30/03/2026

Read time 1m

The Built Environment

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets out unified framework for operational buildings

A new industry standard defines what qualifies as a net zero carbon aligned building, covering a broad range of sectors...

23/03/2026

Read time 5m

Construction disputes

Sustainable aviation fuel projects in the UK: when does the Construction Act apply?

New SAF infrastructure may trigger unintended statutory payment and adjudication risks with contractual consequences

23/03/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

New transparency regime for contractual control over land: what it means for developers and landowners in England and Wales

Introduction of public register of qualifying land control agreements will mark significant change for the development industry, with limited time...

12/03/2026

Read time 4m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK

Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise

27/02/2026

Read time 5m

Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | February 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

20/02/2026

Read time 1m

The Building Safety Act

UK Upper Tribunal upholds remediation contribution order against developer and associated entities

Guidance issued on contributions to costs of remediation and new reality of group liability under the Building Safety Act

18/02/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

Landlords brace for the compliance and cost challenge of rising UK energy efficiency standards

Mitigation strategies can improve commercial properties believed to be below acceptable energy performance thresholds

09/02/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

Government reforms Energy Performance of Buildings regime and raises minimum energy efficiency standards in homes in England and Wales

Changes to improve EPCs and tighten minimum energy efficiency standards for the private rented sector will have significant implications for...

03/02/2026

Read time 5m

Real estate

The Legal 500 | Real Estate Guide: An overview of Real Estate laws and regulations in France - 2025-2026

This Real Estate guide will help you navigate the French regulatory landscape related to the real estate sector.

30/01/2026

Read time 1m

Real estate

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: a new chapter for home ownership in England and Wales

Proposed overhaul of residential property law moves ownership towards commonhold as the default tenure and away from traditional leasehold

29/01/2026

Read time 6m

Energy and Energy Transition

UK heat networks face new technical standards and regulations

Government publishes Warm Homes Plan and consults on HNTAS

27/01/2026

Read time 4m

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Ian Wilkinson

Partner

+44 117 917 3210 Email Ian Full bio UK

Thomas Schnabel

Partner

+49 221 5108 4028 Email Thomas Full bio Germany

Stéphane Catays

Partner, Head of Real Estate

+33 1 84 82 45 40 Email Stéphane Full bio France

Julián Matos

Partner

+34 93 419 18 18 Email Julián Full bio Spain

Simone Monesi

Partner, Head of Urban Dynamics

+39 02 5413 1758 Email Simone Full bio Italy

Agata Demuth

Partner, Head of Real Estate

+48 660 440 312 Email Agata Full bio Poland

Linn Solholm

Partner, Head of the Built Environment Sector in the Nordics

+46 73 034 91 71 Email Linn Full bio Sweden

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