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10 June 2025
On 2 May 2025, the Court of Appeal (CoA) handed down its judgment on R (The National Council for Civil Liberties) and others v The Secretary of State for the Home Department (“Liberty”).[1] The decision clarifies the circumstances in which a public body’s engagement with third parties to inform its decision-making might constitute a “formal…
Read more23 May 2025
Following a hearing in December 2024 the Supreme Court has now handed down its judgment in the case of URS Corporation Limited v BDW Trading Limited [2025] UKSC 21 and addresses a number of legal issues arising out of building safety defects in two high-rise residential buildings. In this article we review the decision and…
Read more21 May 2025
In the world of construction change is not just likely – it’s inevitable. Whether due to unforeseen site conditions, client-driven alterations, or regulatory requirements, variations are a fundamental part of managing a project. Understanding how these are dealt with under standard form contracts such as JCT and NEC is essential for maintaining control, minimising disputes…
Read more9 May 2025
In this article, we build upon the insights shared in our previous article, which outlined key considerations when negotiating standard form construction contracts, discussing lessons learnt from a recent case from the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) involving electronic and hard copy versions of the same document: John Sisk and Son Limited and Capital &…
Read more17 April 2025
On 26 February 2025, the Government published its Construction Products Reform Green Paper, alongside its formal response to the Grenfell Tower public inquiry’s final report. The Green Paper contains proposals for reforming the construction products regime and addresses key recommendations from the Inquiry’s Phase 2 Report[1]. It also responds to two independent reviews commissioned by…
Read more14 March 2025
The First Tier Tribunal (the tribunal) has handed down a judgment in the case of Grey GR Limited Partnership v Edgewater (Stevenage) Limited and others [2025] UKFTT concerning a Remediation Contribution Order (RCO), marking an important development in building safety legal proceedings. As part of the criteria for awarding an RCO, the tribunal must determine…
Read more12 March 2025
2025 will be a year of significant change for the social housing sector. Some changes are welcome: new funding for registered providers promised in the October budget by way of rent increase powers, and cash injections for new affordable homes offer a welcome boost at a time of financial pressure. Registered providers will also, however,…
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