11 May 2021 Blog The Queen’s Speech: something for everyone or not? Unveiling the Government’s plans, the Queen announced plans to bring forward legislation to “empower the NHS to innovate and embrace technology. Patients will receive more tailored and preventative care, closer to home [Health and Care Bill]... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
10 May 2021 Blog Employee who refused to attend work during lockdown fairly dismissed In one of the first tribunal cases to emerge from the first national lockdown, an employment tribunal has ruled that an employee had been fairly dismissed for refusing to come into work... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
10 May 2021 Blog The future of construction The UK Government has recently committed to cut emissions by 78% by 2035 as part of its overall target to reach net-zero by 2050... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
6 May 2021 Blog Two charities granted permission to bring a case related to "responsible investment" to the High Court The Charity Commission has updated its information relating to the recent consultation announced on draft guidance relating to "responsible investment" to confirm that two charities were granted permission to bring a case related to the issue to the High Court on 14 April... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
4 May 2021 Blog Wave Two - Institutes of Technology - How can Mills & Reeve help? Mills & Reeve advised on the establishment of IoTs in Wave One, creating bespoke solutions for each IoT’s legal and governance structure and commercial agreements. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
3 May 2021 Blog Options and issues facing universities wanting new or better purpose built student accommodation The availability of quality purpose built student accommodation (“PBSA”) is becoming an increasingly important factor for students when choosing their university. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
3 May 2021 Blog Trends in the construction industry Last year I wrote about seven construction industry trends emerging during COVID-19. Nearly a year later, I have updated this article and added an eighth trend... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
29 April 2021 Blog April Update - Food & Agri News Trade & Cooperation Agreement Ratified... Share this article Bookmark this page 12 min read
28 April 2021 Blog Cladding claims - key considerations Following the Grenfell disaster in June 2017, many of those with an interest in residential buildings, especially those over 18 metres (ie including student accommodation and whether as building owners/funders/tenants) have been carrying out investigations on their buildings to see if, from a fire safety perspective, they were built in accordance with the Building Regulations in force at the time of construction. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
28 April 2021 Blog Updated Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty guidance following the easing of lockdown restrictions With the easing of some lockdown restrictions from 12 April and new care home visiting arrangements, the Department updated its guidance, Mental Capacity Act/ Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards during the coronavirus pandemic on 27 April for those looking after people who lack mental capacity in hospitals and care homes... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
27 April 2021 Blog Update: ordinary residence disputes Regular readers who have been following the back and forth of the section 117 ordinary residence dispute between Worcestershire and Swindon may be interested to know that the Secretary of State has lodged an application for leave to appeal and is waiting to hear from the Court of Appeal whether this has been granted... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
27 April 2021 Blog Mapping the FutuRE - Repurposing to lab space One of the trends likely to occur in sci-tech real estate is the re-purposing of commercial spaces like offices, retail and warehouse units, to lab space... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read