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Heat Network Zoning: A Bold Step Toward a Greener Future Welcome back to second article in our heat network series. Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of Heat Network Zoning—a game-changer in the UK’s journey toward a sustainable future. What is Heat Network Zoning? Picture this: a strategic, methodical approach that requires specific buildings…
Read more9 May 2024
The Law Society proposes to introduce a new code in 2024 for signing and exchanging property contracts. The current protocols will be replaced with:- The Immediate Exchange Protocol 2024 (replaces formulae A and B). Release of Contracts Protocol 2024 (replaces formula C). Hold to Order Protocol 2024 The aim is to remove the uncertainty around…
Read more7 May 2024
Introduction Delays to works are a common issue in construction projects. The exact cause(s) of any delay are not always easy to pinpoint, due to the complex and intricate nature of construction projects. Independent delay experts are often needed to analyse delays (thus helping to establish liability ) by doing the following: Determining the critical…
Read more3 May 2024
Sharpe Pritchard is delighted to announce that, Head of Infrastructure, Nicola Sumner, and Head of Strategic Projects and Innovation, Roseanne Serrelli, have jointly received the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2024 Partnership Awards—the “most prestigious recognition of excellence” in the public-private partnership (PPP) sector. This is in recognition of their joint infrastructure practice at Sharpe…
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On the 22nd of April the Government Commercial Function published the ‘Guidance: Transitional and Saving Arrangements’ which provides guidance on the arrangements which determine how contracting authorities (‘CAs’) are effected and should manage the changeover from previous legislation to the Procurement Act 2023 (‘PA 2023’). It has been confirmed that it is the Government’s intention…
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In this blog series, we will explore the different types of power purchase agreements (“PPAs”) available for local authorities to consider when procuring (or indeed generating) electricity. This week, we provide a bitesize snapshot of the benefits of ‘private wire’ PPAs, as well as the legal treatment of such arrangements and heads of terms that…
Read more30 April 2024
“if I could find a way of avoiding this result, I would” On 19 March 2024, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Lidl v Tesco ([2024] EWCA Civ 262), upholding the High Court’s findings of trademark infringement and passing off. This judgment sets a concerning precedent for the protection of brands and…
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