The ‘Hillsborough Bill’ – Voices for victims or just more lip service?
17 October 2025
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15 October 2025
Sharpe Pritchard has once again strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading public law firms, with recognition in the latest Chambers & Partners 2026 Guide across a wide range of practice areas and individual specialisms. This year’s results see the firm both maintain its position as a top ranked Band 1 firm for…
Read more13 October 2025
Sharpe Pritchard, in consortium with international law firm DAC Beachcroft, has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Legal Panel for Government framework (RM6360) to Lot 1 – Core Legal Services. Being named a supplier on the new agreement reflects the consortium’s proven track record and complementary expertise, with both firms previously…
Read more6 October 2025
As cries of ‘Build Baby Build’ echoed around the Labour party conference hall in Liverpool last week, planning and real estate professionals across the country were reviewing the New Towns Taskforce’s report to Government, published on 28th September. The report recommends that the Government consult on 12 proposed locations for a new generation of new…
Read more3 October 2025
Sharpe Pritchard has once again been recognised as a market leader in the newly published 2026 Legal 500 rankings, with the leading public law firm climbing the tables in several important practice areas to claim top spots. The firm has retained its prestigious Tier 1 positions in Electoral, Infrastructure (Parliamentary) and Local Government, reaffirming its…
Read more30 September 2025
The fundamental provisions of the Electronic Communications Code (the “Code”) came into force following the passing of the Digital Economy Act 2017. The Code grants operators statutory rights to install, maintain and operate their electronic telecommunications apparatus over land subject to agreements with landowners or rights imposed by the court. When an agreement would ordinarily…
Read more24 September 2025
The Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide (“ACO Guide”) has recently been updated to reflect legislative and practice changes, affecting the Administrative Court over the past year. The ACO Guide sets out each stage of the judicial review claim process and is an essential resource for anyone involved in proceedings before the Administrative Court. What’s new…
Read more18 September 2025
Smart metering is becoming a central part of the UK water industry’s digital transformation, offering opportunities to improve efficiency, customer service and sustainability. As water companies move toward smarter infrastructure, legal, regulatory and procurement challenges are emerging, particularly around data management, privacy and system security. Understanding these issues is key for water companies, regulators and…
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