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Scotland's hydrogen sector is advancing rapidly as developers and investors navigate the complex landscape of land rights, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory frameworks needed to achieve ambitious production targets. With 5GW targeted by 2030 and 25GW by 2045, the intersection of real estate, planning, and evolving EU standards will determine which projects successfully deliver low-carbon hydrogen production and export capabilities.

Before challenging the validity of a will, many factors need to be considered. However, the recent decision in James v Scudamore [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch) highlights the importance of prompt action...

The High Court's landmark decision in Carter-Ruck v SRA has confirmed that the Solicitors Regulation Authority cannot compel law firms to disclose documents protected by legal professional privilege without client consent. This ruling reinforces the fundamental principle that privileged communications between lawyers and clients remain protected, even during regulatory investigations, though the SRA has announced its intention to appeal.

The Burges Salmon ESG team has launched a new Corporate ESG Disclosure Tool for companies looking to understand their disclosure and reporting obligations, both for their own business and their supply chains.

This week, the Burges Salmon Pensions Team returned once again to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association Annual Conference in Manchester.

The UK's onshore wind fleet is reaching a critical turning point as aging wind farms approach repowering decisions. Industry experts have identified grid access as the central obstacle preventing developers from unlocking between 2GW and 6GW of additional capacity by 2050, while exploring flexible refurbishment strategies that could extend operational life without requiring major new consents.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research has unveiled a groundbreaking £45 million funding initiative through Strategic Infrastructure Partnerships, designed to revolutionize healthcare delivery in England. This multi-year research funding vehicle aims to forge powerful collaborations between NIHR infrastructure and the wider health sector, focusing on community-based care models and independent living technologies. Applications are now open for partnerships addressing urgent care demand red

The ASA recently announced new rules and guidance regarding the advertising of alcohol alternatives. The new rules will take effect from 14 May 2024...

Pursuant to the Energy Act 2023, DESNZ has published a consultation document on heat network zoning in England, which invites interested parties to submit representations by 26 February 2024...

The UK government has launched a consultation proposing significant reforms to corporate reporting requirements, including the removal of distinctions between small and medium-sized companies, simplified thresholds for determining company size, and expanded exemptions for certain entities. These changes aim to reduce complexity and administrative burden while maintaining appropriate levels of scrutiny for different company categories.

The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, marking the first time a generative AI assistant has been classified this way. This designation, alongside Reddit and Roblox being named as Very Large Online Platforms, introduces systemic risk assessment obligations, independent audits, and advertising transparency requirements that most AI products have not previously faced. What does this mean for other AI assistants with web-search capabil

This decision demonstrates that the "special protection" afforded to famous people when filing a trade mark in their own name, which can neutralise any similarity with other signs which ordinarily...

The English courts have continued their slow-burning development of the law around valid execution of deeds in a judgment handed down in the High Court case...

In an important development in holiday pay caselaw, the EAT has confirmed in Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v Willetts and Others that voluntary overtime can qualify as "normal remuneration"...

The UK government has proposed allowing companies to hold fully virtual general meetings with shareholder consent, marking a significant shift from traditional physical AGMs. This consultation explores the balance between reducing administrative burdens and maintaining shareholder safeguards in an increasingly digital corporate landscape.

This case provides useful guidance on the correct approach, including the parameters for comparison, to be taken before assessing registered design infringement...

Bristol Crown Court recently fined a landowner £15,000 (with an additional £8,000 payable for costs) for two breaches of s3(2) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 for a failure...

The UK's Retail Prices Index is undergoing a fundamental methodology change in February 2030 that will align it with CPIH, potentially reducing annual increases in rent reviews and other commercial obligations. This reform affects countless commercial leases and real estate agreements that reference RPI for indexation, creating both risks and opportunities for landlords and tenants who act now.