In the recent case of Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned the decision of the Court of Appeal...

What is RPDT? Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT) is a new tax proposed to be levied against certain residential property developers on certain profits.

As the vaccination roll-out continues to progress, we answer some questions employers commonly ask.

Business leaders know that environmental, social and governance issues are increasingly important – to their customers, their people and their investors.

The UK Government has committed £39bn over ten years to deliver social and affordable housing, with the first 33 strategic partners now confirmed. As funding uncertainty diminishes for some providers, attention shifts to whether the sector possesses the capacity to deliver at the unprecedented scale being demanded.

While we wait for the Health and Care Bill to reach Committee stage on 7 September, NHS England and NHS Improvement has published guidance on provider collaboratives (August 2021).

The recent decision in Phoenix Interior Design Ltd v Henley Homes Plc & Union Street Holdings Ltd provides a useful example of where issues can arise about ensuring standard terms ...

As the UK starts to shake off the restrictions and fear of COVID-19, and looks to reshape itself outside of the EU, a welcome commitment to the life sciences industry comes in the form of the Life Sciences Vision.

The general rule is that there is no continuing contractual duty on professionals to review their work unless the client chooses to request and pay for that service.

"The number of sports related disputes has increased exponentially in recent years and, while some sports regulations and contract provide for early mediation prior to commencing arbitration or ...

A number of charities have found themselves in the position of holding residential property which is affected by fire safety issues, especially in relation to cladding, which are likely to prove expensive and difficult to resolve.

There are lots of technology ‘buzz words' circulating, such as: ‘Cloud Computing', ‘Agile Development', ‘AI', ‘Blockchain' and ‘Crypto'. However, it is important to note, that this does not mean...

The UK Government's decision to establish the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation represents a critical test of institutional capacity to deliver growth in one of Britain's most powerful innovation economies. With Greater Cambridge facing severe constraints from housing costs, transport congestion, and infrastructure limitations despite strong local planning, this centrally-led Urban Development Corporation model aims to provide the stability, powers, and resources needed to coordinate complex infrast

On 4 July 2021, the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced that neither the taxpayer nor a leaseholder should have to fund works to remediate "shoddy workmanship".

The UK government has published its final draft Code of Practice on trade union workplace access rights, set to take effect in October 2026. Employers now face a 15-working-day deadline to respond to statutory...

The UK is consulting on what type of IP exhaustion regime to adopt following its departure from the EU. This is important for all businesses that rely on IP rights to protect their activities...

Blended families face unique estate planning challenges when balancing the needs of a surviving partner with preserving assets for children from previous relationships. Without proper planning, the intestacy rules in England and Wales often fail to reflect modern family structures, potentially leaving partners vulnerable and children without their expected inheritance.

The British Medical Association has issued comprehensive guidance addressing the complex legal and ethical considerations healthcare professionals face when patients with mental capacity choose to voluntarily stop eating and drinking to hasten death. This guidance provides a structured framework for decision-making, care planning, and symptom management in these challenging clinical situations.

Unauthorised or non-compliant service by email is causing problems for litigants and their solicitors. We review the rules and the prospect of getting relief from the court.

Sustainability, net zero, ESG. All topics that are (or should be) at the top of every organisation's agenda. But many are confused about what they should be doing and indeed what is ESG.