Biodiversity net gain is a government strategy to ensure that habitat for wildlife is in a better state than it was before development. The habitat is in effect used as a proxy for calculating biodiversity.

A recent decision by the Employment Tribunal has made the headlines and has drawn attention to a complex issue within the financial services (FS) sector

A personal guarantee is a legally binding obligation on an individual to repay a third party's debt or borrowing. Effectively, if a company or primary debtor does not pay or is unable...

Mezzanine finance bridges equity and debt, offering property developers flexible funding to cover shortfalls from senior lenders. It enhances cash flow, minimizes personal capital investment, enables multiple projects, and streamlines access to funds.

Our long-standing client, a globally recognised gateway logistics service provider, operates an international group structure and faces ongoing challenges of protecting its brand.

The ASA has banned misleading ads from Huel, Nike, and Sky for breaching advertising standards. Huel's health claims lacked evidence, while Nike and Sky's promotions were deemed confusing. These actions highlight the necessity for honesty and clarity in advertising practices.

The government confirmed in the Spring Budget 2024 that Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) would be abolished from Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rules. The changes will take effect from 1 June 2024.

At the end of January 2023, Building Magazine published the Building the Future Commission's "Long-Term Plan for Construction" Report ("the Report").

For more than 30 years, landlords have relied on section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 and the accelerated possession procedure to end tenancy agreements after their initial fixed period...

The recent case of John Sisk and Son Ltd v Capital & Centric (Rose) Ltd [2025] EWHC 594 (TCC) provides important lessons on contract interpretation and risk allocation in construction projects...

For most people the property you own will be your most valuable asset. This in turn makes property at risk of fraudulent activity owing to the value that is attributed to bricks and mortar.

Property fraud involves scammers impersonating owners to sell or mortgage property unlawfully. To prevent this, property owners should ensure proper registration, update contact details, and consider placing a restriction on their title, requiring a conveyancer's verification for transactions.

The Renters Reform Bill's future is uncertain post-Parliament dissolution, potentially impacting no-fault evictions, landlord compliance databases, and tenant pet rights, pending Labour's actions.

Stamp Duty Land Tax ("SDLT") liability can be a significant factor for developers to consider when considering purchasing land with an associated construction contract.

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach to development and planning which aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than beforehand.

The Digital Operational Resilience Act is an EU regulation that entered into force on 16 January 2023 and will apply as of 17 January 2025 requiring financial entities in the banking and payments...

In-house legal teams are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence ("AI") technology to streamline their operations and enhance efficiencies to add value to their organisations.

When the time arrives, do you know how much difference having a Will in place can make to your loved ones? And yet, most adults in this country have not made a Will.

In the recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research, it was held that sighing and other forms of non-verbal communication can amount to discrimination.

The M&S v Aldi case highlights design right infringement in UK intellectual property law, with M&S successfully defending its registered gin bottle design. This emphasizes the importance of proactive design rights registration to safeguard brand identity and deter competitors.