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Scotland's National Policy Framework 4 recognizes 'green data centres' as nationally significant developments, but recent ministerial directions have introduced new Environmental Impact Assessment requirements for facilities exceeding 50MW power capacity. The evolving regulatory landscape raises questions about how these policies will be applied to current proposals in the planning system.

Scotland was once the powerhouse of UK Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). But changing times call for changing methods. A roundtable event hosted by independent UK law firm Burges Salmon shone...

This is a particular risk for the Fintech world, with its new entrants and bootstrappers with varying levels of legal experience.

Electronic auctions are emerging as a competitive mechanism in NHS procurement, offering contracting authorities a tool to test markets and achieve better pricing. Understanding the legal framework and strategic implications of eAuctions is essential for both NHS buyers seeking compliant implementation and suppliers navigating this evolving form of price-driven competition.

The Technology and Construction Court's recent decision in TTSJV v Bapco Refining demonstrates the significant challenges contractors face when attempting to prevent employers from calling on-demand performance bonds. This case, arising from a US$4.2 billion oil refinery upgrade project in Bahrain, explores the legal boundaries of bond calls following disputes over substantial completion and delay claims stemming from a major hydrogen leak explosion.

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In the nearly two years since 1 January 2021, when the UK left the EU and ceased to be a signatory to Brussels II, family practitioners in England and Wales and their clients have found themselves facing a variety of new challenges.

The Pension Schemes Act 2026 introduces new flexibilities for releasing surplus from defined benefit pension schemes, with implementation expected from April 2027. The Government's consultation and TPR's guidance outline a framework emphasizing member protection, robust governance, and evidence-based decision-making. Sponsoring employers must now navigate a regime that balances unlocking value with maintaining scheme security and considering member interests.

The accelerated payment notice provisions are in Chapter 3 of Part 4 of the Finance (No.2) Bill (clauses 212 – 222).

What should "ESG litigation risk" mean to pension trustees and what can they do to mitigate it? This article looks at themes which may give rise to claims in this rapidly developing landscape...

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has released the revised National Planning Policy Framework, marking a significant shift in planning policy with new commitments to housing delivery and economic growth. Following consultation on proposals from December 2025, the updated framework introduces several notable changes while maintaining core principles around accelerating decision-making and supporting development.

Helen Norman and Charlotte Docherty from Burges Salmon are joined by PwC's Kristy Cotton and Kelly McAfee to explore the critical data and administration challenges facing pension schemes on their journey to buy-in and buy-out. With hundreds of schemes in the buy-out backlog and insurers targeting to double completion rates, what preparation steps and governance structures are essential for efficient transitions?

Artificial intelligence is transforming how pension scheme members file complaints, with administrators and trustee boards increasingly encountering IDRPs that appear to be AI-generated. While these AI-drafted complaints may not be inherently invalid, they often contain errors, irrelevant information, and false legal references that complicate resolution processes and increase the burden on pension schemes navigating risk transfer activities.

The official consultation on how the Government intends to compile a dataset of who exercises contractual control over land in England & Wales has been published...

The Financial Conduct Authority has published its finalised non-handbook guidance on cryptoasset financial promotions.

The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (the Act) makes a number of changes to compulsory purchase procedure and the way compensation is dealt with.

Recent changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief have sparked renewed interest in conditional exemption from inheritance tax for heritage property.

With the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) now in force and fundamentally changing healthcare procurement from 1 January 2024, this article looks at how remedies have changed for procurements under the PSR.