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Why The Government Mustn’t Forget Coastal Areas in its Spring Statement
Head of ESG, Chris Kerr covers the main reasons why the government mustn’t forget coastal areas in its Spring Statement in a BE News article
Mar 27


UK’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2030 (NBSAP)
February 2025 Today, the UK Governments (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) released the UK’s National Biodiversity Strategy...
Feb 26


The new NPPF: a plan for change?
Since the new government came into power last July, one thing has become clear: how serious it is about its commitment to deliver 1.5...
Jan 22


What does the demand for data centres mean for the real estate sector in 2025?
Commercial property partner, John Condliffe , appeared in BE News commenting: This growth will impact local power infrastructure,...
Jan 9


New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding
The Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, has published a working paper which seeks industry views on proposed changes to the planning...
Dec 10, 2024


What is Next for Coastal Communities?
November 2024 Head of ESG, Chris Kerr featured in the Local Government Lawyer : The new Labour Government has promised to “rebuild...
Nov 13, 2024


COP29 - The 29th Annual United Nations Climate Meeting
November 2024 COP29 – the 29th annual United Nations climate meeting – starts today in Baku. Our Head of ESG, Chris Kerr , will be...
Nov 11, 2024


Times Best Law Firm
We are delighted to be featured in the 2025 Times Best Law Firm List for commercial property! Congratulations to our team and thank you...
Nov 7, 2024


Key announcements from Autumn's Budget
November 2024 Chief Executive, Peter Allinson ; Head of ESG, Chris Kerr and Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , share their views on the...
Nov 5, 2024


What is the Impact of the Autumn Budget?
November 2024 Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , recently featured in LexisNexis stating: ‘This is a promising and a step in the right...
Nov 4, 2024


Labour Party's Autumn Budget
November 2024 Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Labour government’s first budget since 2010 yesterday. BE News's latest article ...
Nov 1, 2024


How Will COP 16 Impact the Real Estate Industry?
October 2024 COP 16 begins today, Head of ESG, Chris Kerr , explains how this will impact the real estate industry: COP16 begins today...
Oct 21, 2024


Are Labour’s plans for new towns rooted in reality?
September 2024 Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , featured in Co Star exploring the new government's plans for new towns: Building new...
Oct 2, 2024


How will the proposed changes to green belt policy impact local authorities?
September 2024 Featuring in the Local Government Lawyer, planning specialist Nigel Hewitson explains: "There's a hierarchy you start...
Sep 19, 2024


Government Lifts Nutrient Neutrality Advice in Harbour Area
Planning Update August 2024 Natural England has lifted the nutrient neutrality advice for phosphorus in the Poole Harbour catchment area,...
Aug 12, 2024


Property Week's Inspiring Women in Property Awards.
We are delighted to be partnering with Property Week for their Inspiring Women in Property Awards 2024! The event is dedicated to...
Aug 1, 2024


What is the Impact of the New Government Promises?
Updated July 2024 Over the past few weeks, we have seen a new Labour government be elected alongside a powerful King’s speech promising...
Jul 31, 2024


Addressing Compensation for Loss of Valuable Habitat
Planning Update July 2024 Compensation for loss of valuable habitat could be addressed by Grampian condition. A council refused planning...
Jul 31, 2024


The New Planning Infrastructure Bill and its Impact on Local Governments
Planning Update July 2024 Planning specialist, Stephanie Hall, recently featured in Lexis Nexis commenting on the new planning...
Jul 24, 2024


“Seriously Flawed” Consultation Leads to Quashing of Council Change of Use Approval
Planning Update July 2024 Hackney Council’s prior approval for the change of use of a commercial building to residential has been quashed...
Jul 23, 2024
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