6/29/2026 1:08:04 PM The Harcourts: A story of family succession By Rachel Brooks Robert Davies Matt Spencer We know family wealth planning is complex. This series uses the Harcourt family to explore intergenerational challenges, from succession...
6/26/2026 1:50:12 PM MEES, green leases and the “reset”: what the 2026 interim response means for commercial property By Kate Taylor Jane Armitage In 2023, we wrote about the growing importance of minimum energy efficiency standards (“MEES”) in business tenancies. At that time, the...
6/26/2026 1:46:06 PM Selling land for development – planning for tax By Matt Spencer The sale of land to a developer can often be a life-changing event. If the site is sufficiently large or well located, it has the...
6/25/2026 1:12:59 PM The National Scheme of Delegation: what it means for planning decisions By James Clark Regulations due to come into force on 31 October will introduce a new framework governing how planning applications are determined by...
6/24/2026 1:08:34 PM Onshore Wind – where are we now? By Hayley Steel Jake Christophersen The removal of the de‑facto ban on onshore wind in England in 2024 marked a decisive (and welcome) political shift after almost a decade...
6/24/2026 1:06:47 PM Agricultural Property Relief (APR) reform – what charity legacy officers need to know By Elizabeth Ware Until April 2026, Agricultural Property Relief (APR) could provide up to 100% relief from inheritance tax (IHT) on qualifying...
6/23/2026 1:10:01 PM Marketing Matters | Review of May 2026 By Hannah Duke Sophie Chong Edward Bell Welcome to this month’s edition of Marketing Matters, where we look at advertising and marketing (A&M) trends in the retail and consumer...
6/19/2026 1:07:50 PM Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 8 - The changes to be aware of By Mark Greatholder Colin Shear Nana Akua Boamah Osei Following the 14.7 GW record-breaking capacity secured during Allocation Round 7 (“AR7″) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme,...
6/19/2026 1:06:13 PM Contractual control database – the transitional provisions are here By Joanna Upton Jane Armitage The Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026 (the Regulations) were made on 8 June 2026 and...
6/17/2026 1:11:15 PM Customer abuse in retail: What the latest survey tells us and what employers should do now By Nathalie Ingles Mollie Gascoigne Customer abuse is no longer an occasional issue in retail. It is a regular feature of working life for many customer‑facing staff and the...
6/16/2026 1:12:27 PM Financial Conduct Authority sets out its expectations for sanctions systems and controls By Jasmine Olomolaiye Alastair Nuttall Elin Bebbington The FCA’s 28 May report summarises the findings from its assessment of the sanctions systems and controls of 150 UK financial services...
6/16/2026 1:11:13 PM APR and IHT reforms and the High Court challenge – what it means for farming families By Elizabeth Ware Robert Davies Alexandra Rogers Prior to April 2026, Agricultural Property Relief (APR) provided up to 100% relief from inheritance tax (IHT) on qualifying agricultural...
6/11/2026 1:08:51 PM Foot Anstey advises Gülermak Renewables on power purchase agreement for 48.5MW Hanningfield solar project By Mark Greatholder Aliki Zeri Colin Shear Foot Anstey advised Gülermak Renewables on a 10-year CfD-backed PPA with ElectroRoute for its 48.5MWp Hanningfield solar project in Essex.
6/11/2026 1:08:34 PM Key trends to watch in project delivery: supply chain scrutiny and Scope 3 emissions By Aliki Zeri Gertruda Narkeviciute In the fourth article of our ‘Key trends to watch in Project Delivery’ series, we are focusing on supply chain scrutiny and specifically...
6/10/2026 1:09:59 PM Vista Tower explained: new guidance on the scope of the Building Safety Act 2022 By Dickon Court Chloe Wood The Upper Tribunal’s decision in the Vista Tower appeal marks an important moment in the development of Remediation Contribution Orders...
6/8/2026 1:09:48 PM Foot Anstey advises Blacksand in strategic sale of Leazes Terrace to Newcastle United FC By Lingxi Wang Leena Payyappilly Imam Qazi Foot Anstey has advised Blacksand Company B.S.C on the sale of Leazes Terrace in Newcastle upon Tyne to Newcastle United Football Club.