“We’re seeing the cost of grid transformation land squarely on suppliers and consumers. While the investment is essential, the current system lacks the predictability and transparency needed to support long-term decision-making, especially as NESO expect substantial change to the charging methodology with REMA and the reform of national wholesale pricing.”

“It sounds like the EU Deforestation Regulation might be delayed again to December 2026 but this doesn’t mean you can ignore it. The requirements are tough – if you deal with products like coffee, cocoa, or palm oil, you’ll need to prove your supply chain isn’t linked to deforestation and submit a formal statement to the EU. I’d recommend using this extra time to get your supply chain in order and stay alert for any changes to the rules.”

“With governmental ambitions to accelerate housebuilding on the one hand, but potential changes to property taxes on the other; and with investor confidence growing (especially in relation to the later living sector), but ESG considerations having impacts on planning, on site, through supply chains, and at board level; the current climate sees developers juggling often-competing considerations. “

“Ahead of the summer recess, the judges sitting in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) handed down not one but six judgments. Demonstrating the versatility of the IPEC as a forum, these cases covered a wide range of sectors and subject matter, from video game patents through to a band dispute.”