Real Estate and Construction Newsletter - March 2018
Welcome to our March newsletter, bringing you legal insight into issues facing the property industry.
In this edition we have included articles on the new National Planning Policy Framework, the collapse of Carillion and the launch of the 25 Year Environment Plan. Please do get in touch if you would like any further information.
National Planning Policy Framework: the road ahead
The long awaited proposals by the government to overhaul the National Planning Policy Framework have finally arrived. Claire Fallows provides an overview.
Collapse of Carillion - implications for the private sector
Our Construction expert, Andrew Keeley addresses Carillion’s demise and high insolvency rates in the UK construction market.
Launch of the 25 Year Environment Plan: What do Developers and Investors need to consider?
“A Green Future – Our 25 Year Plan...” was published in January and is to be revised periodically over the next 25 years.
Negligence Claims Against Valuers - A Return to Common Sense?
In this article, we explore the recent Supreme Court decision in Tiuta International Ltd (In Liquidation) v De Villiers Surveyors Ltd [2017] UKSC 77.
MEES - Will your property be lettable after April 2018?
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) will apply to private rented commercial and domestic premises from 1 April 2018.
For more information please contact Claire on +44 (0)20 7427 1046 or claire.fallows@crsblaw.com
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Caroline Greenwell
TL4 Fire Starters
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Tamasin Perkins
Women in Chancery Christmas Celebration
Join us to celebrate the festive season and discuss the busy year we have had.
Alexia Egger Castillo
Inheritance contracts: An unknown planning tool for Brits with assets in Switzerland?
How you choose to dispose of your estate after death requires careful consideration, especially where assets are in multiple jurisdictions
William Garner
FT Ignites Europe quotes William Garner on the FCA's approach to founder-led firms
"Taking a very strict line on founder-led firms risks undermining the FCA's competition mandate..."
Paula Boast
Paula Boast is interviewed by Construction Week on Bahrain's construction industry and how it is moving towards more functional and responsible building
Dissecting Bahrain's construction practices
Amy Shuttleworth
Part 1: The Tip of the Triangle – Examining London’s Potential in the Life Sciences Sector
Nick Hurley
HR Magazine quotes Nick Hurley on redundancy and employee rights
"Unfortunately the legal remedies for employees in companies that become insolvent are very limited"
David Savage
Construction News quotes David Savage on the slight rise in construction output in September
"It remains to be seen how the sector reacted in October amid the political turmoil"
Steven Carey
How final is a Final Certificate?
A recent Scottish case grappled with the complexities of a smash and grab adjudication.
David Gregory
Court of Appeal decides defective notice to quit not saved by 'Mannai' principles
The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the second appeal in O G Thomas Amaethyddiath v Turner & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 1446.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys wins Best Legal Services: Private Equity – Pan – Africa at the AGF Service Providers Awards 2022
Best Legal Services: Private Equity – Pan – Africa at the AGF Service Providers Awards 2022
Emma Humphreys
Property Patter: Damages
Remedies are perhaps the main thing on a client’s mind when they start the process of litigation.
Sarah Jane Boon
The Independent quotes Sarah Jane Boon on the 9.6% divorce increase in 2021
ONS statistics - Divorces in England and Wales: 2021
Paula Boast
CDR – Essential Intelligence: The Belt and Road Initiative
Of the BRI nations situated within the Gulf, the UAE stands to be a leader and consolidate itself as the trade hub of the Middle East.
Paula Boast
Jurisdictional Challenges in Arbitrations in Qatar
Exploring jurisdictional challenges in arbitrations within the State of Qatar, both under Qatar law and the law of the QFC.
Glenn Bull
Non-payment: What’s a Contractor to do?
Payments to contractors are widely subjected to extensive delays.
Chi Mount
JCT v NEC: Which contract is right for your project?
Unsure of what building contact to use. Learn the difference between NEC and JCT contracts with our guide.
Michael Powner
Michael Powner and Ellen Roberts write for People Management on the benefits and drawbacks of novel compensation packages
The benefits and drawbacks of novel compensation packages
Henry Cuthbert
Henry Cuthbert writes for Law in Sport on Usain Bolt's move to trademark his legendary victory celebration
Trademarked For Success – What Can Athletes Learn From Usain Bolt’s Legendary Victory Celebration?
Samuel Lear
Q&A: Code rights queries answered
Samuel Lear and Jonathan Wills field Telecoms Code questions in the light of a recent Supreme Court decision.