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Environmental civil sanctions for offshore oil and gas

The government is proposing the introduction of civil sanctions for offshore oil and gas companies that breach environmental law.
23 January 2018

Can the novation of a contract be a supply of land?

This case of Hanuman Commercial Ltd v HMRC considered whether novation of a contract for the sale of land was an exempt supply of land or a separate supply of services for VAT purposes.
23 January 2018

Permission in principle applications for small-scale residential development

A procedure enabling applications for permissions in principle for small-scale residential development is due to apply from 1 June 2018. Here is an overview for local authorities and developers.
23 January 2018

Off-site fabrication: game changer or incremental improvement?

Off-site fabrication is playing a key part in high-profile projects, including the use of regional construction hubs as part of Heathrow's expansion. Could it benefit your next project?
23 January 2018

Nuclear liability developments – forum shopping in the US

Cheryl Parkhouse and Ian Salter provide an overview of the consequences for the global nuclear industry and an update on the Paris Convention amendments.
23 January 2018

Pension freedoms: transfers from DB to DC schemes

We consider issues relating to pension transfers from DB to DC schemes and the use of the pension freedom reforms. What will 2018 hold for consumer protection in this regulated environment?
22 January 2018

Recent changes in immigration law and practice

This update looks at some key changes to immigration law and practice that have arisen in December 2017 and January 2018.
22 January 2018

Anti-doping ‘whereabouts requirements’ do not breach human rights

The ECHR has rejected a claim that the whereabouts requirements of the French Anti-Doping Agency restricted athletes' right to freedom of movement or right to respect of private and family life.
19 January 2018

Transferable tax history to be introduced for North Sea oil and gas

HM Treasury hopes to attract new entrants to the North Sea with the introduction of an innovative transferable tax history mechanism for deals that complete on or after 1 November 2018.
18 January 2018

District heating: the Competition and Markets Authority investigates

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently announced that it is beginning a market study into the heat network sector to examine the causes of why the market may not be working well.
17 January 2018

Senior Managers and Certification Regime: how to prepare for the transition

We look at the FCA's timetable for transitioning into the Senior Managers and Certification Regime and the steps that firms can take to prepare for the transition.
17 January 2018

The European Commission addresses the impact of Brexit on data protection rules

The European Commission has published its notice outlining the data protection rules that will apply following Brexit. These changes may significantly impact both EU and UK businesses.
17 January 2018

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