Comment & Opinion

“Improvement notices can be a useful enforcement tool, but they need to be clear, proportionate and capable of compliance.”

“With almost half of affected buildings yet to start remediation, the Government’s proposed Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding etc) Bill marks a significant escalation of the post-Grenfell building safety regime.”

“Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday business operations. Organisations across sectors are using AI to support decision-making, automate processes, analyse data, generate content and improve customer experiences”.

“The combination of the new Trade Mark Law and decisions such as the Slayer Espresso appeal suggests that perception is about to change, creating genuine opportunities for businesses prepared to invest in their trade mark portfolios and evidence of brand recognition. For international rights holders, this is one of the more interesting developments in international IP enforcement for some time.”

“Reform enabling more heritage-to-housing projects could contribute to housing targets, regenerate local communities and help meet net-zero goals.”

“Insolvencies across the construction sector remain stubbornly high, with the industry consistently accounting for the largest share (17%) of UK business failures, according to government figures.”

“Choosing the most appropriate financing structure can be critical to the success of an energy or infrastructure project. The new Loan Market Association guidance is a helpful overview of the market, and reflects many of the key debt trends we are seeing and helping our clients to navigate”

“The Competition and Markets Authority is taking a tough approach to businesses and individuals who obstruct their investigations.”

“As the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA“) reaches its four-year anniversary, the ripples caused by the new legislation are continuing to be felt across the construction and property development industries.”

“Key documents or witnesses located in England and Wales can prove decisive in overseas litigation. However, securing that evidence through the English High Court requires parties to navigate a potentially complex procedure. Getting the process right may be critical to establishing the facts needed to prove or defend a claim.”

“The AI debate has moved well beyond innovation. From cybersecurity and critical infrastructure to financial stability and human rights, organisations are increasingly operating in a world where technology decisions carry wider business consequences.”