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
Good news / BAD news – June 2022
Welcome to the second 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 – June 2022
The Court finds a Match: Match v Muzmatch
The Match Group has won its case for trademark infringement and passing off against Muzmatch, after alleging the company made use of a confusingly similar name (i.e. Muzmatch) and used The Match … [Read more...] about The Court finds a Match: Match v Muzmatch
The Office for Environmental Protection believes biodiversity net gain proposals require strengthening
The Office for Environmental Protection ("OEP") has told the UK Government, in response to its consultation on biodiversity net gain, that its proposals must be strengthened if it is to meet its … [Read more...] about The Office for Environmental Protection believes biodiversity net gain proposals require strengthening
Public procurement reform: Procurement Bill update
The Procurement Bill received its first reading in the House of Lords on 11 May 2022. This is the first step in the process for reforming the UK public procurement regime. The Procurement Bill … [Read more...] about Public procurement reform: Procurement Bill update