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The Sustainability and Net Zero Challenge – The Great Office Occupier & Developer Debate
11 May 2022The lockdown months saw a huge reduction in the operational carbon footprints from commercial workplace premises. The lack of the daily commute for millions of workers also contributed to improvements in urban air quality and energy consumption.
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The policy and legislation changes to expect this winter: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Magazine
29 November 2021With levelling-up a key government policy, the start of 2022 is set to hot up with the government setting out its response to feedback on the planning white paper
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Government unveils scheme for binding arbitration in relation to COVID related rent arrears
17 November 2021On 9 November 2021 the government published its proposals regarding a new Code of Practice together with draft legislation, known as the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill, to deal with arrears accumulated during the Covid pandemic period.
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The Impact of Brexit on UK Real Estate Law: Our Experience So Far
12 November 2021The direct legal impact of Brexit for real estate has been limited, as property law is a matter for EU member states rather than for the EU as a whole. But other consequences have been felt.
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Landlord's intention under Ground (g) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
08 November 2021It is often said that, opposing renewal under paragraph (g) of section 30 (1) of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 on the ground that the landlord intends to occupy the premises for the purposes of a business to be carried on by it, is a relatively straight forward ground upon which a landlord can succeed in opposing renewal. Since the decision of S.Franses v Cavendish Hotels there has been much speculation about the extent to which that decision impacts upon the landlord’s ability to oppose renewal on ground of opposition under paragraph (g).
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Landlords: don’t give away a penalty. Points to consider when preparing a rent concession agreement
20 October 2021Given that many tenants have been in acute financial difficulties as a result of the pandemic, we have seen a significant increase in rent concession (or other concessionary) side letters.
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Return to the workplace: Dealing with surplus office space
03 September 2021In this video Patrick Brown sets out options for corporate occupiers who have found themselves with surplus space post pandemic.
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Return to the workplace: Making your workplace Covid secure
03 September 2021In this video Patrick Brown discusses what steps corporate occupiers may need to take when making their offices covid secure.
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Return to the workplace: Discussing enhancements with your landlord
03 September 2021In this video Patrick Brown covers important points to consider ahead of discussing changes to service requirements of landlords.
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How to address allegations of discrimination: Karen Baxter and Lucy Hendley write for EG
02 September 2021Karen Baxter and Lucy Hendley set out the steps to take if your business is accused of being a toxic workplace.
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Commercial rent — COVID-19 - tenants’ defences fail at first hurdle
09 July 2021Commercial tenants and landlords alike have been eagerly awaiting the outcome of two landmark cases (Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH v TFS Stores Limited and Bank of New York Mellon (International) Ltd & Others v Cine-UK Ltd & Others) where a number of tenants challenged their liability to pay the rent and other sums under their respective leases based on arguments related to the effects of Covid-19.
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Coronavirus Act 2020 and forfeiture of leases
16 June 2021The government has protected tenants’ interests, with the Coronavirus Act 2020 coming into force on 26 March 2020.
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COVID-19 advice for corporate occupiers
16 June 2021Commercial tenants – whether occupying offices, retail premises, industrial units or other property - face potentially existential questions arising out of their landlord and tenant relations, how to manage cashflow and outgoings as revenues dry up, premises shut down and uncertainty reigns.
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Sports Q&A - I want to make alterations to my sports venue due to Covid-19 – do I need any third-party consent(s) for this?
15 June 2021The answer is, maybe! This depends on a few factors, which are set out below.
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What we know about the government's proposed changes to developer contributions: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Magazine
21 May 2021In this article for Planning Magazine, Sara Hanrahan comments on whether the government will stick to previous proposals for a flat-rate charge and postponement of payment to project completion through which developers contribute to the cost of mitigating the impacts of their schemes.
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Government imposes moratorium on statutory demands and winding up petitions
07 January 2021The government has introduced a temporary ban on commercial property landlords from issuing statutory demands and winding-up petitions against tenant companies unable to pay amounts owed under their lease due to coronavirus.
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Business Rates Relief for those in the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality sector and for nurseries
14 December 2020From 1 April 2020 all retail, leisure and hospitality firms will be exempt from paying business rates for 12 months to help limit any further financial and economic damage that this pandemic is causing.
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A change in the high street - the hub and spoke approach?
23 November 2020One of the upsides of lockdown has been the wealth of information available through webinars, when experts in their relevant fields, who are usually too busy to disseminate their expansive knowledge, are able to share their views.
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RE:Occupy - Managing the reoccupation of your premises
18 November 2020With a fresh lockdown in place until early December – at least – corporate occupiers are once again faced with considering how best to manage their return to offices. Occupiers have already briefly experienced life back in premises under Covid-measures, including ensuring they, and their landlords, comply with health and safety guidelines, protect against possible contractual or negligence claims from their employees So, who is liable for what?
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Supreme Court housing case could increase scope for positive action in employment
20 October 2020Social housing places can be reserved exclusively for Orthodox Jews, according to the Supreme Court in a case which may have longer-term implications for employers considering taking positive action as part of their diversity initiatives.