News and insight

This month’s newsletter features insights on DB surplus proposals, and options for using the PPF’s surplus, as well as updates on dashboards connection, ESG actions, auto-enrolment compliance, and more

The Renters' Rights Bill, expected to become law this summer, will introduce significant changes to privately rented homes, impacting the build to rent sector

An overview of the 2025 European Real Estate Finance market: key themes include capital availability, increased transactions, and focus on sustainability and Net Zero targets

The debate on whether assignment by way of security is the best option for certain assets in real estate finance continues, with merits and alternatives being reviewed

The UK’s defined benefit pensions lifeboat has amassed an enormous surplus of assets – what are the options for making use of them?

The English Devolution White Paper proposes a new governance model that could have a significant impact on the transport network

Glashütte's reputation for quality manufacture of real-world watches would be transferred to their virtual world counterparts, rendering the applied for mark devoid of distinctive character

In this article we look at some of the key developments from COP29, focusing in particular on the new climate finance goal, other developments from COP and those seen within the UK, and look forward to what’s next on the climate change agenda

As we approach the second anniversary of the first provisions of The Building Safety Act 2022 coming into force, we discuss some of the risks which funders may want to address in lending documentation

Google’s use of the term ‘shorts’ for short-form video content did not amount to an infringement of Short International Limited’s marks or passing off

The role of dutyholders remains a key focus of the Building Regulations. How can “Clients” navigate their duties under the “new” regime to ensure compliance?