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Phoenix from the Ashes – Bahrain’s Stalled Projects Revival

16 January 2018

Phoenix from the Ashes – Bahrain’s Stalled Projects Revival

Since the implementation of Legislative Decree No. 66/2014 (the Stalled Projects Law) in 2014, several stalled real estate developments have either been revived or referred for sale at public auction by the Committee for Stalled Real Estate Projects.

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IBA Annual Conference 2023

Charlotte Ford

Events
29 Oct 2023
The International Bar Association (IBA) heads to Paris for its 2023 Annual Conference, October 29 - November 3. Read More The International Bar Association (IBA) heads to Paris for its 2023 Annual Conference, October 29 - November 3.
Top Ten Tips – Dealing with Restrictive Covenants

Phil Webb

Insights
02 Jun 2023
We set out our top ten tips for ensuring enforceability of a restrictive covenant, or how to seek to argue it is not. Read More We set out our top ten tips for ensuring enforceability of a restrictive covenant, or how to seek to argue it is not.
The Guardian quotes Gareth Mills on Microsoft lodging an appeal against the CMA’s decision to block its Activision Blizzard deal

Gareth Mills

In the Press
25 May 2023
Microsoft appeals UK veto of Activision Blizzard takeover Read More Microsoft appeals UK veto of Activision Blizzard takeover
The Second Law Commission's Consultation Paper on Reforming the Arbitration Act 1996

Katherine Keenan

Insights
24 May 2023
Here we look at the second consultation on reforms to the Act which came to an end on 22 May 2023 addressing three key issues. Read More Here we look at the second consultation on reforms to the Act which came to an end on 22 May 2023 addressing three key issues.
The Debt Respite Scheme two years on – Where are we now?

Lauren Spark

Insights
22 May 2023
Two years ago, the Debt Respite Scheme came into force, but what does it mean now? Read More Two years ago, the Debt Respite Scheme came into force, but what does it mean now?
Q&A: Is a lease of a woodland a farm business tenancy?

Emma Preece

Insights
22 May 2023
Would a lease of a woodland be a farm business tenancy or a Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 lease? Read More Would a lease of a woodland be a farm business tenancy or a Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 lease?
Q&A: Commission fees – finders, keepers?

Laura Bushaway

Insights
18 May 2023
Laura Bushaway and David Nicholls answer a question about whether a finder’s fee was payable. Read More Laura Bushaway and David Nicholls answer a question about whether a finder’s fee was payable.
Property Week quotes Emma Humphreys on the Renters (Reform) Bill

Emma Humphreys

In the Press
18 May 2023
The biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in a generation? Read More The biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in a generation?
Duty to protect in public locations: Martyn’s Law draft bill published

Rachel Warren

Insights
18 May 2023
Find out how Martyn's Law aims to ensure public safety, affecting approximately 300,000 premises across the UK. Read More Find out how Martyn's Law aims to ensure public safety, affecting approximately 300,000 premises across the UK.
The Times quotes Gareth Mills on the EU’s approval of the Microsoft-Activision deal

Gareth Mills

In the Press
16 May 2023
European Commission Approves Microsoft-Activision Read More European Commission Approves Microsoft-Activision
The Infrastructure Levy - a new planning tax

Sadie Pitman

Insights
15 May 2023
The Government has recently published a technical consultation intended to inform secondary legislation to regulate IL. Read More The Government has recently published a technical consultation intended to inform secondary legislation to regulate IL.
The Construction Index quotes David Savage on the ONS construction output statistics for March 2023

David Savage

In the Press
15 May 2023
“As we emerge from a challenging winter period, the ONS figures are generally painting a brighter picture for the sector..." Read More “As we emerge from a challenging winter period, the ONS figures are generally painting a brighter picture for the sector..."
Charles Russell Speechlys shortlisted in two categories for The Lawyer Awards 2023

Ingrid Saffin

News
11 May 2023
Charles Russell Speechlys shortlisted in two categories for The Lawyer Awards 2023 Read More Charles Russell Speechlys shortlisted in two categories for The Lawyer Awards 2023
Q&A: Running the rule over cost recovery

Georgina Muskett

Insights
11 May 2023
Tom Morris and Georgina Muskett on costs incurred prior to service of section 146 proceedings. Read More Tom Morris and Georgina Muskett on costs incurred prior to service of section 146 proceedings.
Q&A: Getting to the heart of forfeiture

Lauren Spark

Insights
10 May 2023
Lauren Spark and Richard Clarke tackle queries about forfeiture of commercial leases. Read More Lauren Spark and Richard Clarke tackle queries about forfeiture of commercial leases.
Q&A: What constitutes a nuisance?

James Souter

Insights
09 May 2023
James Souter and James Hanham reflect on the practical questions arising from the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tate Modern case. Read More James Souter and James Hanham reflect on the practical questions arising from the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tate Modern case.
Reforms to the NSIP regime: better, faster, greener, fairer and more resilient

Rachael Davidson

Insights
09 May 2023
On 23 February 2023 the Government published its Action Plan for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP). Read More On 23 February 2023 the Government published its Action Plan for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP).
An update on the Responsible Actors Scheme - what does it mean for developers?

Carolyn Davies

Insights
09 May 2023
One thing is clear – the Government is seeking cash and action from those developers it considers contributed to the fire safety crisis. Read More One thing is clear – the Government is seeking cash and action from those developers it considers contributed to the fire safety crisis.
UKTN quotes Gareth Mills on the CMA's review of the UK AI market

Gareth Mills

In the Press
04 May 2023
"the CMA does not intend to let the moss grow under its feet before issuing its views and setting out the rules for this technology...” Read More "the CMA does not intend to let the moss grow under its feet before issuing its views and setting out the rules for this technology...”
Alison Goldthorp writes for Recovery Magazine on stakeholders responsibilities in property disposals

Alison Goldthorp

In the Press
04 May 2023
Choose good advisers, keep notes – and consult with stakeholders Read More Choose good advisers, keep notes – and consult with stakeholders

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