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Smart Power | UK energy market strategy in 2025, repowering and ethical supply chains

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:09:07 +0100

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Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector.

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EU strengthens its arsenal in fight against environmental crime

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:59:31 +0100

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Revised legislation brings in 'qualified' offences to criminalise serious environmental damage and replaces the 2008 law

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English County Court rules against landlord opposing statutory renewal lease on 'ground f'

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:34:36 +0100

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A tenant can temporarily vacate part of the premises affected by the works to defeat a landlord's opposition

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What is natural capital and what does it mean for investors and lenders in the UK and Europe?

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:48:37 +0100

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While some natural capital-related regulatory requirements may currently only be voluntary, or not yet catch financial institutions, there may be merit in complying early

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Building Safety Act update: transition period coming to an end | New Occupational Health Taskforce | RIDDOR review

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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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BNG requirements for small sites come into effect from April 2024 | Extended producer responsibility for packaging waste: reporting changes coming into force 1 April 2024 | CSDD gets through vote from Council of the EU

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Under Construction: Legal developments within the UK Construction Industry | March 2024

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:20:33 +0000

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Significant remediation contribution order awarded against building owner, Building Safety Levy, biodiversity net gain, and the 'Long Term Plan for Construction'

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UK HMRC changes its view on VAT recovery of cladding remediation works

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:28:53 +0000

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Housebuilders that have voluntarily carried out cladding remediation work welcome HMRC's change of stance

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Spring Budget 2024: UK government confirms introduction of the Reserved Investor Fund – albeit in restricted form

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:04:14 +0000

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The new investment fund vehicle could increase the attractiveness of the UK for real estate funds

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Spring Budget 2024: Chancellor ends multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:59:10 +0000

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Following HMRC's evaluation that it no longer meets its original objectives and is open to abuse, the relief will be abolished from 1 June 2024

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Short-term lets in England required to obtain planning permission 'from this summer'

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:28:10 +0000

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New restrictions on the use of short-term rental residential properties will aim to increase housing supply

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Long-term land interests and housebuilding: what can be unpacked from the UK CMA's industry findings?

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:59:28 +0000

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The competition regulator has also launched a follow-up investigation this year into information sharing

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UK Upper Tribunal confirms 'period of reasonable belief' requirement for adverse possession

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:59:34 +0000

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There must be 10 years of reasonable belief of land ownership immediately prior to the date of application

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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Understanding the biodiversity net gain regime | Enforcement against polluting water companies to ramp up | Consultation on increase charges for water discharges

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Consultation launched on standard tiers under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | ONS report reminds businesses of importance of mental health | Building safety update

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Bans on tourist rentals in Spanish condominiums

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:59:29 +0000

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Bans on tourist rentals in Spanish condominiums do not require owners' unanimity. Courts have issued rulings regarding the effects of bans and what authorisations in bylaws are required to approve them

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

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:47:39 +0000

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

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

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:39:17 +0000

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

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Dutch Supreme Court receives preliminary questions on rent modification clauses

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:12:29 +0000

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

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

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:16:22 +0000

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

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

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:26:32 +0000

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

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

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:59:38 +0000

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

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

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:53:50 +0000

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Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law

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

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:37:10 +0000

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

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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Government delays mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain to January 2024 and publishes first statutory instruments | Government launches consultation on the proposed rules to govern carbon capture transportation and storage networks | UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

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