Class Action Tsunami: Water companies face £1.5bn claim for allegedly misleading customers and regulators
26 September 2024
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9 September 2024
Overview The Water (Special Measures) Bill (Bill) introduces significant and wide-ranging changes to the regulatory framework governing water companies in the UK. The Bill aims to enhance the governance, accountability, and regulatory compliance of water companies in the UK. By introducing stricter penalties and enhancing consumer involvement, the Bill seeks to achieve Labour manifesto commitments…
Read more5 July 2024
The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd (Appellant) v United Utilities Water Ltd (Respondent) No 2 – Marcic reimagined – The scope for nuisance claims being brought against water companies has just been expanded and not necessarily clarified. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court issued a judgment which has the potential to be a watershed moment…
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Rob Hann, (Head of Local Government at Sharpe Pritchard) sets out his views as to what can yet be done to help local authorities as they seek to manage the transition from PFI to new contractual arrangements. Rob has unique insight as to how the PFI investment programme for local government was successfully delivered from…
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