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Death Of The Retention?

The Government has announced plans for the most ambitious legislation in over 25 years to tackle late payment, including the abolition of retentions under construction contracts.

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Macfarlanes LLP

Real Burdens: A Real Problem For Rural Development?

Increasingly, Scotland’s rural businesses are looking to diversify. That can take many forms.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Difficulties With Oral Contracts – Court Of Session Provides Guidance

The decision in BPL Contracts (Scotland) Limited v Beattie FRC Limited [2026] CSOH 22 from the Outer House of the Court of Session...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

A Hat-trick Of Commercial Property Deals

It’s been a busy year for Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team, including Partner Russell Thompson, who has completed a standout hat-trick of deals that illustrate perfectly the range and complexity of work handled by the team.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Rothera Bray

Restrictive Covenant Discharged To Facilitate Residential Development

United Kingdom Real Estate

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RDJ LLP

Government Concedes Buckinghamshire Data Centre Judicial Review: Implications For Data Centres

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Enforcement Powers Of The Building Safety Regulator: Key Lessons From Recent Case Law

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Contractual Control Rights: How To Prepare For The New Disclosure Regime

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Operational Resilience For Critical Infrastructure

United Kingdom Government

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Womble Bond Dickinson

Beyond The Battlefield: Private Equity, PPPs, And The Future Of UK Defence Infrastructure?

United Kingdom Government

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Streamlining Building Control For Telecoms: Key Takeaways From The Government's Consultation

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Dispute Resolution In Data Centre Projects: Proactive Strategies For A High-stakes Environment

United Kingdom Litigation

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Thomas Barnes & Sons Plc (In Administration) v Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

The Providence v Hexagon Ruling: Implications For JCT Contracts

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Womble Bond Dickinson

Divorce And Privacy: How Can I Protect My Personal Information? (Video)

United Kingdom Privacy

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Withers LLP

Nottingham Attacks Inquiry Begins (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Rothera Bray

The European Commission's Digital Package: What It Means For Cybersecurity Compliance

European Union Technology

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NAVEX

Corporate Finance Soundbite: Mergerspresso - Episode 26: Stock Drop Claims (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Addleshaw Goddard

Hotels Unpacked - A Glimpse Into The World Of Luxury With Rocco Forte Hotels (Podcast)

United Kingdom Finance

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Macfarlanes LLP

Data Centres And The NSIP Regime: A Significant Shift In The Consenting Landscape

Since our previous article on the evolution of planning consent for data centres, there has been a major development in how large‑scale data centre projects may be consented in England.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Womble Bond Dickinson

Legal Terms Explained: Expert Determination

Expert determination is an alternative dispute resolution process in which an independent expert, rather than a judge or arbitral tribunal, is appointed to resolve a dispute...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Top 5 Construction Cases Of 2025

In 2025, there were many interesting and relevant court cases in the construction industry. In this article, we highlight some of the key commercial lessons that can be taken from them.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Construction Products Reform White Paper Published: Key Headlines

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published its Construction Products Reform White Paper...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

TCC Confirms: Stopping An On-demand Bond Call Is (Still) Nearly Impossible

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Smash And Grab (AKA Payment Notice Dispute) Adjudications: Where Are We Now?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

UK Biodiversity Net Gain: The Requirements, The Context, And What Businesses Need To Know

United Kingdom Environment

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A&O Shearman

Planning And Infrastructure Act 2025 – Update On Implementation

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Biodiversity Net Gain For Minor, Medium And Brownfield Development, And NSIPs

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Womble Bond Dickinson

Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

CR Construction (UK) Company Ltd v Barclays Bank PLC

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Legal Terms Explained: Float In Construction Contracts

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Legal Developments In Construction Law: February 2026

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2: What The Third Progress Report Tells Us, And What's Next

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

CR Construction (UK) Company Ltd v Barclays Bank PLC

The contractor, CR, sought an interim injunction against the bank, which would restrain it from making any payment to the employer, Northern Gateway, pursuant to a demand made by Northern Gateway...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Legal Terms Explained: Float In Construction Contracts

In the context of construction projects, the term "float" usually refers to the amount of time that an activity can be delayed without impacting subsequent activities and/or the contractual completion date.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Legal Developments In Construction Law: February 2026

In Paragon Group Limited v FK Facades Limited [2026] EWHC 78 (TCC) the High Court has confirmed that the assignee of a construction contract can refer disputes to adjudication.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2: What The Third Progress Report Tells Us, And What's Next

The Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Report (the Inquiry Report), published in September 2024, made 58 recommendations for further building safety reform with wide-ranging and significant implications for the construction industry.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Gearing Up In A Challenging Legislative Environment For The Rural Sector

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Updated Energy NPS: Impacts On Planning, Financing And Transactions

Updates to the National Planning Policy on Energy for new energy infrastructure projects – reflecting the Government's current energy priorities - came into force on 6 January 2026.

United Kingdom Energy

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

The New Heat Networks Regime: What Do Regulated Businesses Need To Do And When?

Although the new regulatory regime for heat networks came into force on 27 January 2026, a number of aspects are being phased in over the next 12 months. We look at what businesses caught by the regime need to do – and when.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Travers Smith LLP

New Build Conveyancing: Your Guide To Buying A New Build Home

Buying a new build home is exciting. Everything is brand new, energy-efficient and designed for modern living. But behind the fresh paint and glossy brochures, the legal process can move fast and feel overwhelming.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Rothera Bray

Building Safety Act 2022 – What Is A "Risk" And Whose Liability Is It Anyway? Upper Tribunal Provides Clarification

A landmark decision from the Upper Tribunal (UT) has reaffirmed the extensive reach of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) - confirming that companies associated with a developer can be held jointly and severally liable...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Variations And Procedural Requirements Under The FIDIC Yellow Book

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

UK Construction 2026: What Are The Policy Shifts And Developments You Need To Know

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

The New Decent Homes Standard: What Landlords And Tenants Need To Know

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Be Careful When Terminating Due To Late Interim Payments!

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Government Sets Out Major Reforms To Leasehold And Commonhold: Key Changes Explained

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

High Court Rejects Attempt By Noteholders To Remove And Replace Trustee Against Wishes Of Issuer

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK's Planning And Infrastructure Act 2025: Infrastructure Aspects

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Jones Day

Governing AI In Arbitration And The CIArb AI Guideline

United Kingdom Litigation

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Gowling WLG

UK's Planning And Infrastructure Act 2025: Planning Aspects

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Jones Day

Termination Troubles: Supreme Court Settles The Providence v Hexagon Debate

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

The ICE Payment Notice Dispute Model Adjudication Procedure: Worth Considering?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Textual Providence And The Gospel Of JCT – Termination Clauses Interpreted: Providence Building Services V Hexagon Housing Association [2026] UKSC 1

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gatehouse Chambers

Court Of Appeal Upholds Contractual Limits On Challenging Enforcement Action In Cross-border Finance Transaction

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK Supreme Court Clarifies Meaning Of Contractor Termination Clause In Widely Used JCT Standard Form Of Contract

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Addleshaw Goddard

Homes For London Consultations - Closing Soon

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Devonshires

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

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Gowling WLG

Top 5 Construction Cases Of 2024 (Video)

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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