A relief for developers – The Supreme Court’s decision in URS v BDW
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Construction
On 21 May 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a pivotal judgement in the case of URS Corporation Ltd (Appellant) v BDW Trading Ltd (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 21.
Written by
Mark Christie
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Whilst a time of uncertainty and struggle for many, the past 12 months have created opportunities as well as challenges. Clarke Willmott saw our clients respond and adapt to the changes brought about by a global pandemic.
Alleviating worries – Second Animal Welfare Bill to tackle livestock worrying
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The objective of the second Animal Welfare Bill is twofold: to raise standards for animal welfare and to reform the existing legislation relating to the keeping of animals by offering improved enforcement powers to the police.
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Andrea is a partner in the Commercial Real Estate team based in Taunton specialising in landlord and tenant work with a particular emphasis on office and retail work.
Arena Television collapsed at the end of 2021 with debts of £280 million. Loans from 55 lenders had been secured against thousands of items of broadcasting equipment that simply did not exist.
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Beware of assumption of “childcare disparity” in discrimination claims
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recognised that women still have the primary responsibility for childcare and are less likely to be able to work certain hours.
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Biodiversity Net Gain – requirements for developers have now become law
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Agriculture
From 12th February 2024 mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements, part of the Environment Act 2021, became effective meaning that developers must ensure a minimum 10% net gain in biodiversity
Written by
Caroline Waller
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