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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Rose Carey
Is the UK open for business? A discussion with the Home Office
We hosted an immigration webinar with the policymakers from the Home Office.
Louise Ward
Louise Ward writes for EG on what UK investors can gain from an overseas life sciences partner
What UK investors can gain from an overseas life sciences partner
Sonia Kenawy
Sonia Kenawy writes for New Law Journal on cryptocurrency and security for costs
Sonia Kenawy writes for New Law Journal on cryptocurrency and security for costs
David Haines
New Arbitration Scheme for Commercial Arrears goes live
Everything you need to know about the new Arbitration Scheme for Commercial Arrears
Pei Li Kew
Pei Li Kew writes for Pharmacy Business on the link between pharmacy and IP
Pei Li Kew writes for Pharmacy Business on the link between pharmacy and IP
Charlotte Duly
Charlotte Duly writes for CITMA Review on the China Tang trade mark infringement case
Charlotte Duly writes for CITMA Review on the China Tang trade mark infringement case
Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on its acquisition of Secrutiny
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on its acquisition of Secrutiny
Oliver Park
Building Safety Act 2022
Everything you need to know about the Building Safety Act 2022
Jonathan McDonald
Jonathan McDonald provides comment for City AM on the Data Reform Bill announced in the Queen's Speech
Jonathan McDonald provides comment for City AM on the Data Reform Bill announced in the Queen's Speech
Claire Fallows
CoStar quotes Claire Fallows on the new infrastructure levy announced in the Queen's Speech
CoStar quotes Claire Fallows on the new infrastructure levy announced in the Queen's Speech
Nick White
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Symphony Holdings Limited on the sale of its PONY trade mark portfolio for USD $28 million
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Symphony Holdings Limited on the sale of its PONY trade mark portfolio for USD $28 million.
Hope Wilson
Hope Wilson writes for the EG Legal Q&A on qualifying criteria
Hope Wilson writes for the EG Legal Q&A on qualifying criteria
Simon Ridpath
Simon Ridpath featured in the Lawyer’s Hot 100 list
Simon Ridpath features in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 list
Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc on its £7m equity fundraising
Europa Oil and Gas is a renewable energy, oil and gas development and production company.
Emma Humphreys
Property Patter: what’s been happening in the world of Essential Residential?
We discuss recent cases of interest to those dealing with residential property.
David Savage
David Savage writes for PBC Today on the end of rebated fuel
David Savage writes for PBC Today on the end of rebated fuel
Simon Green
International Bar Association quote Simon Green on the future of the legal sector in Hong Kong
International Bar Association quote Simon Green on the future of Hong Kong's legal sector
Rebecca Day
London’s Super Prime Resi-market Growth Continues
Charlotte Duly
Charlotte Duly quoted in Retail Gazette on House of Zana trademark dispute
Charlotte Duly quoted in Retail Gazette on House of Zana trademark dispute
Bart Peerless
The Lawyer reports on the Firm's promotion announcement
The Lawyer reports on the Firm's promotion announcement