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29th April 2026

New Rules on Contractual Control Rights for Land

Key implications for landowners, developers, and promoters New rules on contractual control rights for land, introduced under The Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026, and…

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Probate in 2026: What Families Need to Know

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and the legal process that follows can often feel overwhelming. In 2026, probate in England and Wales…

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17th April 2026

Objecting to a Deputyship Application

Objecting to a Deputyship Application When someone applies to become a Deputy for a person who lacks mental capacity, the Court of Protection must be satisfied that the…

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15th April 2026

Conditional Contracts in Property: A Practical Guide for Buyers, Sellers and Developers

Conditional contracts are agreements that become binding or enforceable only when a specific event occurs. Such documents are used as they can add flexibility and protection to both…

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13th April 2026

Subject to Contract: When Does a Settlement Become Legally Binding?

The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has recently revisited an issue that arises often in construction disputes: when do settlement negotiations become a binding agreement? In Baltimore Wharf…

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8th April 2026

Addressing Inheritance Tax in Your Will: Avoiding Unfair Outcomes

Why it’s important to set out how Inheritance Tax (IHT) is split in your Will. When making a Will, most people focus on who will receive their estate.…

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Energy Performance Certificate changes 2026: New Rules Explained

Following consultations the Government have announced new regulations for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).   Residential EPCs: The current EPC metric will be replaced with a more holistic approach.…

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7th April 2026

“Pay now, argue later” prevails. TCC reinforces strict approach in adjudication enforcement

Court rejects attempt to raise new adjudication jurisdiction arguments at enforcement stage in the recent case of Murnells London Ltd v Beale [2025] EWHC 2651 (TCC). The Technology…

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1st April 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025: New Rules from April 2026

Just as employers begin to get to grips with the raft of employment law reforms taking effect in April 2026, the latest commencement regulations under the Employment Rights…

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Building Safety Act 2022: The Main Remedies

The Building Safety Act 2022 (‘BSA’) introduced several mechanisms to protect leaseholders from bearing the costs of historic building safety defects. Where the statutory criteria are met, leaseholders…

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