Sharpe Pritchard recently acted for a local Authority landlord in a case where they successfully ‘set off’ the tenant’s outstanding rent arrears against the tenant’s legal costs following settlement of a disrepair claim at Pre-Action Protocol stage. Angelica Botta and Simon Kiely explain how.

Rachel Murray-Smith, Richard Sharpe and Catherine Newman of Sharpe Pritchard LLP give their thoughts on the Government's response to the Grenfell Phase 2 report.

Ewan Anthony and David Owens provide a round up of the recent case law in the world of construction contracts.

Freddie Farrell and Steve Gummer update readers on what does and does not qualify for the Heat Network relief rates.

David Leach and Madina Sakhi provide insight into the recent proposal to classify workplace harassment as a breach of health and safety obligations.

Elizabeth Withers and Ryan Copeland consider the Government's consultation on copyright law and artificial intelligence (AI).

George McLellan and Fred Groves provide insight into the recent ASA ruling on poster advertisements on Transport for London locations for an online Islamic investment company.

Rebecca Stewart covers the recent Court of Appeal guidance on the scope of planning condition variations permissible under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Maggie Burns shares her views on how AI will affect the energy sector and the new guidance from OFGEM.

Alastair Lewis, Emyr Thomas, Emily Knowles and James Goldthorpe look over proposed changes to the planning system in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Meghan Vaillancourt analyses the Autumn Budget commitment to invest further in Hydrogen and heat-pump heating systems.

Steve Gummer and Meghan Vaillancourt provide guidance on forthcoming developments in the regulation of heat networks.

Helen Arthur and Rachel Murray-Smith analyse a recent Technology and Construction Court decision finding that a freeholder, a Special Purpose Vehicle, had breached a Freehold Purchase Agreement.

Joe Walker and Samuel Hart analyse a recent Court of Appeal ruling on the powers of Natural England that has relevance to other public authorities.

Melanie Blake and Rachel Murray-Smith summarise the actions flowing from the Remediation Acceleration Plan as it comes into action.

The Sharpe Pritchard team provide an update on a recent case in which Travis Perkins, a building materials supplier, was fined £2 million for causing a fatal accident.

David Leach and Natasha Barlow explore recent proposals to amend TUPE provisions in connection with public procurements.

Charlotte Smith explores a recent report from a spending watchdog on the issues faced when procuring technology suppliers and how the government is tackling them.

James Mallery-Nelson analyses a 1996 High Court decision that established a key precedent, providing commercial landlords with a common law mechanism to enforce tenants’ repairing obligations under their leases.

Sally Stock, Beth Edwards and Shyann Sheehy discuss the process of abandoning a procurement process, as well as highlighting restrictions on when it can be done.

Fred Groves and George Mclellan provide their views on the recent DfT consultation into phasing out petrol & diesel vehicles by 2030.

David Leach and Brianna Hall provide an update on a recent case from the Employment Appeals Tribunal, in which a charity trustee was not prevented from bringing a whistleblowing claim.

Elizabeth Withers and Sally Stock provide insight into the decision not to enact Section 6 of the Retained EU Law Act.

Rachel Murray-Smith, Beth Edwards and Freddie Farrell provide an overview of the white paper on devolution intended to increase powers of local authorities.

Steve Gummer and Freddie Farrell summarise the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, covering the steps it takes to increase 'homegrown' energy production.

Beatrice Wood talks through the process of making a referral to the Subsidy Advice Unit.

Oliver Slater, Beth Edwards, Beatrice Wood and Shyann Sheehy share details of a recent CMA investigation into suspected bid-rigging in relation to a government fund.

Emily Knowles and James Goldthorpe provide an update on the recent policy developments in planning law.

Join Laura Campbell (Sharpe Pritchard) and Robert Gerrard (NEC Consultant) for this webinar as we go over NEC Compensation Events – what common mistakes people make, general advice and best practice.

David Owens and Harnaek Rahania provide a brief reminder on how Employers can terminate under JCT contracts.

Allan Owen outlines the key principles and mechanisms relating to Defects in NEC4 contracts.

Beth Edwards and Shyann Sheehy explore the possible introduction of bus franchising.

Steve Gummer and Shyann Sheehy explore Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATOs) and consider their benefits and drawbacks.

Richard Sharpe examines the impact of the new tenant satisfaction measures regime.

David Owens and Helen Arthur explore a recent First Tier Tribunal decision regarding the meaning of “higher-risk building’ under the Building Safety Act 2022.

David Leach discusses pension disputes, the IDRP process and the pensions ombudsman in this pre-recorded webinar.