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Cyber attacks and the threat of insolvency
09/06/2025
M&S cyber attack shows how breaches can cripple firms, risking insolvency, reputations and huge financial loss.
Performance Security Part One: Performance Bonds
04/06/2025
Performance security is a topic often put to the bottom of the list in construction contract negotiations but is an important consideration for clients and contractors before commencing a project.
Burness Paull reinforces energy team with appointment of leading renewables lawyer
03/06/2025
Burness Paull has appointed highly regarded renewables development lawyer Nicola Scott as a partner in its energy team.
Scotland’s national housing emergency: One year on
30/05/2025
One year on, Scotland's housing crisis persists - urgent reforms and investments are still needed.
Building Safety Levy: Key developments in England and Scotland
30/05/2025
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry the UK Government has taken steps to improve building safety standards, with a focus on ensuring developers play their part in funding necessary remediation.
M&S ransomware attack – what can housebuilders learn?
30/05/2025
While retailers appear to be flavour of the month for attackers at the moment, the housebuilding sector is not immune to this risk.
Scotland’s Passive House push: What builders, developers and industry professionals need to know
30/05/2025
Scotland is taking bold steps to embed Passive House equivalent standards into its building regulations, with legislative changes already underway.
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Liability and limitation in building safety disputes: The Supreme Court decision in URS v BDW [2025] UKSC 21
30/05/2025
In the landmark case of URS v BDW [2025] UKSC 21, the Supreme Court considered a number of significant issues for developers, design engineers and other construction parties.
Subsidy control: The latest judgement and its impact on confidentiality rings
29/05/2025
A look at the latest judgment from the Competition Appeal Tribunal in Weis v GMCA, where the court took the unusual step of allowing a business competitor access to commercially sensitive documents.
Policy Statement PS25/4: Investment research payment optionality for fund managers
28/05/2025
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has confirmed final rules that allow fund managers to pay for investment research and execution services together under a joint payment option.
Surrounded by rocks and hard places: The perils of modern pension trusteeship
27/05/2025
Navigating the complex and often conflicting regulatory landscape is becoming increasingly challenging for pension trustees.
Cyber security breaches survey 2025 - the key takeaways for charities
22/05/2025
The blog offers a summary and analysis of the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, with a focus on the UK charity sector.
Dyson can be sued for alleged wrongs committed in Malaysia
20/05/2025
A key Court of Appeal ruling on UK parent company liability for overseas harm signals growing ESG litigation risk. UK firms should prepare for group claims being heard in English courts.
Ten years on: The Modern Slavery Act 2015 & refreshed statutory guidance
15/05/2025
This blog outlines the UK Government’s updated statutory guidance on modern slavery statements ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
New work-related deaths protocol agreed between crown office and regulators
15/05/2025
A new version of the Work-Related Deaths Protocol has been introduced to improve collaboration and efficiency between investigating bodies following workplace fatalities.
Why was a BNO visa holder and Hong Kong footballer prevented from playing in the UK?
14/05/2025
This blog looks at how BNO visa restrictions affect UK athletes, using footballer Ellison Tsang as a case study, and highlights alternative visa routes for aspiring sports professionals.
Martyn’s Law: addressing risks of terrorist attacks
13/05/2025
Martyn’s Law, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, is now law across the UK. This blog highlights the requirements and potential impact to help understand the risks that may be required.
Visitors to the UK - What happens if an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is refused
12/05/2025
The UK’s new ETA rules explain refusal reasons and offer guidance on what to do if refused, including how to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa.
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