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04 June 2026
CIS Guidance Update: A Cautionary Tale on How Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference to Those Involved With Development Loans
What has happened? On 5 May 2026, HMRC changed its internal guidance to state that the construction industry scheme (the "CIS") may apply...
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19 May 2026
NBA Europe: What do you need to know before the ball tips off?
The Play The NBA is making its move. In December 2025, it teamed up with FIBA to announce a joint European basketball league - 12 teams...
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02 March 2026
A mixed bag: Key takeaways from the Court of Appeal on patent claim construction, equivalence, and novelty
This article analyses the recent Court of Appeal decision in Salts Healthcare Ltd v Pelican Healthcare Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 93, which...
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09 February 2026
Sustainability in Leasing: Green Leases and Beyond
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04 February 2026
Promises by WhatsApp – are they legally binding?
The High Court in Reid-Roberts & Anor v Mei-Lin & Anor [2026] EWHC 49 (Ch) recently examined whether WhatsApp messages and emails...
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9 min read
20 January 2026
Pixel Plunder: virtual gold pieces confirmed to be property under the Theft Act
The Court of Appeal in R v Lakeman has determined that virtual gold pieces in the online role-playing game Old School Runescape...
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25 November 2024
Building Blocks - Gaming Companies and Their Quest for Office Space
Gaming companies, similarly to those in other creative sectors, thrive on collaboration which is arguably best achieved in-person. On the...
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09 April 2024
JCT 2024 updated contracts - now out
JCT is updating its suite of contracts this year, as well as adding to its line up with the introduction of a target cost contract. The...
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11 March 2024
Landlord / Tenant Payments - Simplification ahead?
On 8 March 2024, HMRC published a policy paper and draft legislation the effect of which will be to remove the majority payments made by...
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12 October 2023
Investing in Branded Residences
Secure and convenient luxury living, managed by the most prestigious of hotel brands, has proved appealing to many high-net-worth...
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04 September 2023
CMA issues update on work in housing sector
The Competition and Markets Authority has issued two updates on its work regarding the housing sector. The two updates concern its...
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26 June 2023
Shedding a light on 'Smart Buildings'
On the 1st April 2023, the requirements for commercial building owners to ensure their let buildings had an Energy Performance...
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