Partner Natalie Pilagos shares her thoughts on the news that Michael Gove has effectively halted plans to turn the former ITV studios on London’s South Bank into office space by issuing it with a so-called Article 31 notice, published in
More about Building magazine: Gove intervention on itv studios leaves many wondering which scheme is next in firing lineRe Glam and Tan Ltd [2022] EWHC 855 (Ch) was a partial success for the liquidator and the company in liquidation in recovering funds from its former director. One of the reasons why the court declined to order full recovery
More about Re Glam And Tan Ltd [2022] EWHC 855 (Ch)The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published a draft regulatory action policy in December 2021, accompanied by draft statutory guidance on which they have asked for feedback by 24th March 2022. Whilst the guidance has been published as a consultation document,
More about ICO publishes regulatory action policy and guidanceThe latest government initiative to improve the uptake of free, impartial guidance from Pension Wise by individuals before they start drawing money purchase/cash balance benefits (“flexible benefits“) or (in some cases) decide to transfer their flexible benefits, goes live on
More about Part 4 – “Stronger nudge” to pensions guidance – New obligations for trusteesThe stigma around pensions being a topic you steer-clear of has vastly decreased since I started my career in pensions. Now there is far more public engagement and enthusiasm about pensions. However, there remains a long way to go. Unfortunately
More about Part 2 – Pensions dashboard – The big pictureIn the House of Commons a very significant amendment was made to the Building Safety Bill in January whereby, if it remains in the Bill, claimants will be able to bring claims originating from up to 30 years ago (i.e.
More about 30 year limitation period introduced into building safety billIn this five part series, we examine the primary dispute resolution forum for construction disputes in England and Wales for those who are unfamiliar, namely, adjudication. We will answer some frequently asked questions from clients in relation to adjudication. Last time we
More about Adjudication: Part 2 – The processProperties can be empty for a number of reasons but an empty property is at risk from squatters, vandalism and theft. Property guardians have often been the solution. A property is occupied, usually by a working professional, under a non-exclusive
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