24 Aug, 2020 Section 73 Consents - we can imply conditions but not 106s..... By John Bosworth Nobody ever said that the law is consistent, but this latest case on the use of section 73 consents proves that it isn't. The High Court...
13 Aug, 2020 Professional Indemnity Insurance: don't assume it will pay for everything - Hart & Anor v. Large & Ors (2020) By Michael Craik I was, during my remote working lunch break, pondering how I would spend my EuroMillions win. Would I invest it in a Supermarine Spitfire...
12 Aug, 2020 Time to pay up? Guarantees and Indemnities Part Two - Indemnities By Rosalind Cullis Following on from our first article on guarantees, we turn to indemnities. What is an indemnity? An indemnity is a contractual promise to...
10 Aug, 2020 Adjudication: make sure your drafting is clear or it's 'smash & grab' all over again. By Michael Craik The story of the German gentleman chasing a wild boar that had snatched his bag brought to mind (quite naturally) the court's decision in...
05 Aug, 2020 Time to pay up? Guarantees and Indemnities Part One - Guarantees By Rosalind Cullis Taking advantage of existing guarantees and indemnities may be an attractive option in the current market. Alternatively, parties to new...
05 Aug, 2020 Planning Use Classes – Major Shake Up By John Bosworth The Government is making major changes to use classes, particularly those that relate to town centre uses. An amended new Use Classes...
05 Aug, 2020 Be sure about your mines and minerals before you start digging By Stephanie Willis A High Court ruling principally about the interpretation of contracts also serves as a stark warning for developers and a reminder of the...
05 Aug, 2020 Planning reforms - they all sound so easy....... By John Bosworth Call me a cynic but this sounds like old wine in new bottles - growth areas (greenfield sites identified for development); renewal areas...
04 Aug, 2020 Interim Rent FAQ's By Rosalind Cullis Interim rent seems to be a cause for much confusion and can sometimes even be overlooked entirely. Here we address some frequently asked...
04 Aug, 2020 Logistics industry - where next? By Maples Teesdale Our thanks to Bisnow for today’s webinar on where the logistics industry goes next. The key points were: An online sales tax may not...
03 Aug, 2020 A cautionary tale for those who undertake site visits By Rosalind Cullis The case of Rushbond plc v The J S Design Partnership LLP [2020] will be of interest to those who carry out site visits. The claimant...
03 Aug, 2020 Google points to long term future for offices By Mark Harryman Many commentators have suggested that the current pandemic is the beginning of the end for the office workplace. We've seen how many...