Insights
1st February 2021
The Future of Section 21 Notices
The impact of COVID-19 has undeniably been felt by tenants and landlords across the UK. In response, the Government has introduced a series of support measures, including: Extending…
News
5th January 2021
Record Fine Illustrates the Importance of Complying with Wildlife Protection Legislation
The news, on 8 December 2020, that Bellway Homes Limited had been fined a record £600,000 for damaging or destroying the breeding site or resting place of Soprano…
Insights
21st December 2020
Liability for Cladding Claims – Leaseholders
Most tall building owners have needed to review the fire protection measures in their buildings following updated government guidance as a consequence of the Grenfell tragedy. Where remedial…
Insights
Liability for Cladding Claims – Management Company/Freeholders
Most tall building owners have needed to review the fire protection measures in their buildings following updated government guidance as a consequence of the Grenfell tragedy. Where remedial…
Insights
11th December 2020
Brexit: Choice of applicable law
In terms of the parties choice of governing law, even after the implementation period ends on 31st December 2020, the parties ability to rely on applicable/ governing law…
Insights
27th November 2020
How to protect your business against the economic emergency
It has been a tough year for businesses and with Government guidelines continually changing, it is more important than ever that organisations understand the financial help available to…
Insights
25th November 2020
Another reminder of the importance of complying with Interim Payment Provisions
Because of the statutory requirement in section 110 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, that every construction contract shall provide an adequate mechanism for determining…
Insights
20th November 2020
Letter of Intent risks highlighted again
All parties routinely involved in construction projects will have come across their fair share of Letters of Intent. On construction projects, parties often come under pressure to commence…
Insights
17th November 2020
How to resolve boundary disputes with a neighbour
Has your neighbour erected a fence that encroaches on your land or garden? Perhaps their trees or hedges are spreading into your property? Or maybe they have built…
Insights
4th November 2020
Certainty in construction contract payment provisions
It is imperative that a construction contracts payment provisions are clear and comply with the minimum standards in the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (“the 1996…