New Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his first 'fiscal statement' as Chancellor of the Exchequer today. Badged as a new Growth Plan with "the biggest tax cuts in generations", the statement … [Read more...] about Real estate features highly in mini-budget
Good News / BAD News – September 2022
Welcome to the third edition of the “Good News / BAD News” blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team) serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in … [Read more...] about Good News / BAD News – September 2022
Intellectual Property Enterprise Court increases cost caps in October 2022
The Civil Procedure Rules Committee has announced the costs caps in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (“IPEC”) will increase in October 2022. The IPEC is a popular choice for … [Read more...] about Intellectual Property Enterprise Court increases cost caps in October 2022
High Court orders new UK Net Zero Strategy report
This week, the High Court ruled in favour of three claimants who brought a claim seeking judicial review of the UK's Net Zero Strategy and ordered the Government to lay a fresh report under s14 of the … [Read more...] about High Court orders new UK Net Zero Strategy report
Ban on most new residential ground rents comes into force at the end of the month
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 was passed on 8 February 2022 – see our insight for full details of the new law. The Act introduced a ban on ground rents for almost all new … [Read more...] about Ban on most new residential ground rents comes into force at the end of the month
Analysis: OEP publishes first 25 Year Environment Plan monitoring report
The Office for Environmental Protection (the "OEP") has published its latest report, Taking stock: protecting, restoring and improving the environment in England, pursuant to its powers under s.29 of … [Read more...] about Analysis: OEP publishes first 25 Year Environment Plan monitoring report