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The Labour Party has pledged to unlock ‘grey-belt’ land to tackle the housing shortage – but what planning issues could they be faced with? Head of Planning, Victoria Du Croz, shared her views in Property Week. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eSK4t_NS #Planning #RealEstate #GreenBelt #LabourParty #HousingShortage #Law #Legal #ForstersLLP

Supreme Court ends statutory adjudications on collateral warranties... Over the past 11 years, the question of whether a collateral warranty is, or can be, a construction contract for the purposes of section 104(1) of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (“the Act”) has been considered twice by the TCC, and once by the Court of Appeal. However, that question was finally settled on Tuesday (9 July) when a five-judge panel (three Lords, two Ladies) of the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct (UK) LLP) [2024] UKSC 23. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/exnXd8Gn #CollateralWarranties #Construction #SupremeCourt #RealEstate #Law #Legal #ForstersLLP

Forsters' win Solicitors Firm of the Year at the ERMAs 2024! ⭐ The ERMAs is a celebration of the professionals working in the leasehold enfranchisement and right to manage sector. Being awarded 'Solicitors Firm of the Year' is a testament not only to the team’s commitment to their clients, but for remaining at the forefront of change in this sector which has recently seen the passing of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4U3ibWp #ERMAs #IndustryRecognition #Awards #Enfranchisement #Law #LegalAwards #ForstersLLP

In this year’s ‘The Alan Langleben Memorial Blog Competition’, The Property Litigation Association challenged its members to tackle the topic of leasehold reform. Trainee, Connor Rutherford, was awarded first prize and saw his entry published in EG. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/g85qS4Yc #PropertyLitigation #IndustryRecognition #TraineeSolicitors #Law #Legal #ForstersLLP

We would like to hire a solicitor for our top ranked Rural Land/Agriculture & Estates team on a permanent and fulltime basis. You will ideally have 6 – 10 years PQE. You must have relevant experience in all aspects of rural property/agricultural estates ideally from another top tier private client firm (including those based outside of London). Learn more and apply 👇 https://lnkd.in/gCh5ijj6 #Vacancies #LawCareers #RuralLandAndBusiness #LegalCareers #WorkWithUs #ForstersLLP

Head of Employment, Jo Keddie, shared her views on the most significant changes that UK employers are going to have to grapple with. Interviewed for The Lawyer’s Election Special podcast, Jo discussed: - Individual Rights from Day 1 - Probationary and Hiring Going forwards - The right to disconnect Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/ef5qW7VF #LabourGovernment #GeneralElection #EmploymentLaw #DayOneRights #Employees #Law #Legal #ForstersLLP

With promises of ‘change’ ringing through Westminster and across the nation, Sir Keir Starmer has been appointed the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. As had widely been expected, the Labour Party obtained a significant majority in the UK General Election and will have a strong mandate to govern. With a new party in Government, what does the future hold for the UK’s non-dom regime? Learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eBsS9uNy #LabourGovernment #NonDomRegime #GeneralElection #PrivateClient #Law #Legal #ForstersLLP

Owning a listed building is not for the faint hearted... But it can also be a source of much joy and fulfilment. Here are five crucial things to know for those thinking of purchasing, or already owning, a listed building 🖐 https://lnkd.in/ecXjzSBR #ListedBuilding #ResidentialProperty #RealEstate #Law #Legal #ForstersLLP

🚨 UK Employers: Are you prepared for the new Labour Government's proposed employment law changes? Within the next 100 days, significant reforms are likely, including new rights for workers from day one, revamped probationary period rules, the right to disconnect from work, regulated zero hours contracts, and a ban on 'fire and rehire' practices. These reforms could have substantial implications for your business operations. Read our detailed briefing note below 👇 and feel free to reach out with any questions. https://lnkd.in/e5dEqugY #EmploymentLaw #LabourGovernment #UKBusiness #HR #WorkplaceReforms

A recent High Court case has provided some judicial insight into the newly created remedy under the Building Safety Act 2022, the Building Liability Order (“BLO”). Learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/ea_e9pQW #Construction #BLO #BuildingLiabilityOrders #BuildingSafetyAct #RealEstate #Development #Law #Legal #ForstersLLP