From the 26 March 2020 the pause button was pressed in terms of evictions through the implementation of the Coronavirus Act 2020 in relation to residential tenancies and through Practice Direction 51Z of the Civil Procedure Rules in relation to Staying all Part 55 possession proceedings.
Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law to take effect from October 2025
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Social housing providers
On 6 February 2025 the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced the three-phase introduction of Awaab’s law. This landmark reform is part of their agenda to improve the safety and quality of social housing.
Written by
Emily Hope
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When developing mixed use premises it is important to plan ahead especially where a developer intends to dispose of the freehold of the whole building or grant a long lease of the commercial parts as an investment.
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Planning overhaul and apparent good news for affordable housing
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Commercial property
The new Labour Government recently announced its intended overhaul of the planning system in a bid to solve the current housing crisis and stimulate the wider economy.
Written by
Nils Richards
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Recent figures suggest that the number of probate cases taking over a year to be granted has risen by 134% over the last three years. Expert lawyers say the result is additional stress and financial implications for grieving families.
Written by
Jeremy Bourke
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Raising awareness on stillbirth | Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Awareness month 2025
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Medical negligence
Here at Clarke Willmott we are often contacted by parents who have suffered the loss of a baby who are seeking advice. In these claims the parents not only have to deal with the devastating loss of their child, but also the fact that this could have been prevented with proper care.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
and
Kerry Fifield
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With more than 100 lawyers specialising in all aspects of commercial property, our Real Estate team is one of the largest in the UK. We work with a number of prestigious US law firms to provide UK property legal services to their clients.
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Recoverability of litigation costs via service charge provisions: Can landlords litigate at lessees’ expense?
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Property litigation
The Court of Appeal decision for the above case provides further guidance on whether legal and professional costs can be recovered through a service charge.
Written by
Kary Withers
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Resolving shareholder disputes in family businesses
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Commercial litigation and disputes
If a minority shareholder feels that the actions of the majority shareholders are unfairly prejudicial on their position, then that minority shareholder may then bring a petition under s. 994 of the Companies Act 2006 (“s.994”).
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Restrictive covenants – lessons learnt from Alexander Devine Children’s Trust v Housing Solutions Ltd [2020] UKSC 45
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Restrictive covenants often dictate the use of land and can range from restricting the size and type of the development to, at worst, preventing it entirely.
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Road safety week gains support of legal experts as shocking statistics revealed
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Road Safety Week 2020 has unveiled some shocking statistics leading to legal experts calling for tighter road safety measures. Speed is a contributing factor to 11 deaths or serious injuries every day on UK roads.
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