From the 10th-21st of November the 30th annual United Nations climate meeting took place in Belém Brazil. Our head of ESG Chris Kerr comments:

In this Newsflash episode , Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the recent County Court decision in Ministry of Sound v British and Foreign Wharf Ltd , a case centred on lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. The dispute concerned the site of the Ministry of Sound nightclub, and explores the legal tests governing redevelopment break clauses, the balance between tenant security and landlord develo

The judgment in Epping Forest District Council v Somani Hotels Ltd provides significant guidance on the application of Section 187B of the TCPA 1990. The court’s refusal to grant the injunction was based on the principle that injunctive relief should only be granted when it is necessary and proportionate. While the court indicated that the council may have had a reasonable basis to allege a breach of planning control (whilst being critical of the exercise of delegated powers)

While the appellant will feel vindicated that an appropriate assessment was riled not to be required in relation to effects on a Ramsar site, the Court also ruled that, where Habitats Regulations do apply, an appropriate assessment and measures to ensure nutrient neutrality can be required at discharge-of-conditions stage.

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the Upper Tribunal decision in Kingdom Hall Trust v Peter Robert Davies. They unpack the complexities of prescriptive easements, focusing on the requirement for a capable grantor and how charitable land status impacts the ability to claim easements. Richard and Lizzie discuss: • The background and legal fiction behind prescriptive easements and “los

Next month marks the 30th edition of MAPIC, the main global transactional hub for retail property players. Held at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on November 4-5, the two-day event is an ideal opportunity for those working in the retail property sector to address the industry’s evolving challenges.

The Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited decision in the C G Fry case. The decision affirms that an appropriate assessment under the Habitats Regulations should be carried out, and nutrient neutrality measures required, after the grant of planning permission, at reserved matters or when discharging pre-commencement conditions, where there are effects on a habitats site protected under the Habitats Regulations. However, the Court also held that the Habitats Regulati

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the Upper...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to analyse the recent...

Head of ESG, Chris Kerr features in Local Government lawyer, responding to reports that the Government plans to curtail environmental protections in a bid to speed up infrastructure projects:

Multiple factors including inflation, and digital disruption have reshaped UK retail. Forward-thinking occupiers are adapting with new leasing models and experiential stores. As the market evolves, legal considerations around leases, compliance, and strategy are critical for businesses entering or expanding in this fast-evolving retail landscape. Here's what businesses need to know when considering entrance or expansion in this quickly evolving market.

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the Court...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the...

Commercial property partner, Richard Holmes and Nichola Gray recently completed a lease for Nell's Pizza's new location in MediaCity, Manchester.

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the...

The industrial and warehousing sector has been one of the most resilient in UK commercial real estate in recent years thanks to a number of things including trends in supply chains and consumer shopping preferences. Even factoring a degree of general uncertainty in the financial markets due to Donald Trump’s announcements regarding tariffs on overseas goods, there is still a desire to acquire the right industrial and warehousing stock if the price is correct and the right sor

Commercial property partner Melanie Greer Walker recently completed on the purchase of a £4.3m multi-let industrial estate subject to leases for a US based company of which their UK subsidiary is the principal tenant.

Upward-only rent reviews, which mean rents can only rise at set review periods, remain a cornerstone of UK leasing and property valuations. While their prevalence has declined over the last two decades, notably in the retail sector and for smaller lettings, they remain common.

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss a...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the High...