Chemicals regulation after Brexit: The blueprints for the BPR, CLP and PIC regimes
Draft regulations have been laid before Parliament to ensure that regimes governing biocidal products, hazardous chemicals and chemical classification can continue to operate after Brexit.
31 January 2019
Environment, Energy and Carbon Reporting in the UK: the past, present (and future?)
Increasing environmental reporting requirements, such Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting, ESOS and EU ETS, create risks and opportunities for business
30 September 2020
In Theory - GM Crops
With the increasingly negative perception of GM products, what impact would a Welsh Government ban on GM crops entering Wales from England have?
25 June 2015
The environmental impact of Christmas: chemicals in toys and plastics in the environment
We take a look at how environmental and product stewardship law is addressing the concerns over the environmental impact of Christmas.
21 December 2017
Court of Appeal holds landowner liable for spread of Japanese Knotweed
The Court of Appeal has upheld a damages claim despite no physical damage to property, on the grounds that spread of Japanese Knotweed to neighbouring land impacts amenity value of real estate.
06 July 2018
Environmental Permits: Court of Appeal rejects dual regulation
The court found that activities requiring an environmental permit could not be subject to joint regulation by the Environment Agency and local authority. We explain the case and the key messages.
03 March 2017
Brexit and EU ETS: Tribunal’s €2million decision goes against UK operator
A UK oil and gas operator stands to be out of pocket by c. €2million due to the EU’s suspension of free EU ETS allowances in the context of the ongoing Brexit process
05 December 2019
The 25 year environment plan: a blueprint for change
What does the government’s A Green Future: Our 25 Year Plan to Improve the Environment mean for business?
15 January 2018
Fool me once: the finality of settlement in the face of fraud
The Supreme Court's decision to unravel a settlement agreement influenced by misrepresentation means that there is now little comfort in the finality and certainty of settlement.
02 August 2016
The Ocean Victory: joint insurance, waiver of liability and unintended consequences
The Ocean Victory agreement to obtain joint insurance resulted in an implied waiver of liability. This highlights the importance of carefully drafted insurance and liability provisions in contracts.
25 May 2017
The FCA's key findings on their recent work on pension transfer advice
Following the FCA’s Policy Statement 18/20 in October 2018, the FCA has provided a round up of its key findings from its ongoing work in this area.
28 December 2018
Pensions law and regulation timeline 2018 – 2019
We set out below some key dates in the pensions legal and regulatory reform calendar. Watch out for updates from us on these important developments.
10 October 2018