Matthew is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial team in Manchester, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, buy-outs, joint ventures, and data governance.
The effects of the failure to prevent fraud regulations on the social housing sector
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Social housing providers
With the offence now in force from 1 September 2025, housing associations and other RPs must now consider how their governance, compliance, and operational frameworks align with the new legal requirements.
Written by
Sam Harkness
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Bridget Sanger
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UK-US tariffs deal brings some breathing space for North West manufacturing – but uncertainty is still inhibiting investment and growth
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Commercial litigation and disputes
John Flint, commercial litigation partner in Manchester, says that while some details remain unclear the tariffs agreement between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer is potentially “better news” for Manchester and the North West.
Written by
John Flint
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Most people prepare a Will to ensure that their family is taken care of when they die. Not many imagine years of legal battles while their loved ones argue over their estate.
Our agricultural disputes team has a national reputation for its experience and expertise in advising farmers, farming businesses, landed estates and land owners on a wide range of contentious matters.
Navigating this complex area of law is challenging. In addition to the relevant legislation, the regime is underpinned by a significant body of case law, guidance and practice. Our team can assist contracting authorities (public sector and utilities) with everything from the design and execution of large-scale tender processes, direct awards, exemptions, and contract management, as well as bigger picture issues such as the preparation of organisational procurement policies and training of evaluators.
Achieving NetZero 2050 and the impact of coronavirus
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There is a saying “United we stand, divided we fall”. This should be absolutely true in the fight for the UK to achieve NetZero by 2050 in terms of the whole low carbon energy sector working together, rather than competing or working in silo mentality.
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