With the rules on Flexible Working having changed on 6 April 2024, the remote vs office-based working debate which has been the subject of several workplace disputes and tribunal claims since the Covid-19 pandemic shows no sign of abating. It is therefore important that employers are familiar with the changes having come into force to ensure compliance with any future requests, writes David Leach.

The scope for nuisance claims being brought against water companies has just been expanded and not necessarily clarified by the Supreme Court, says Steve Gummer.

It is almost inevitable that large scale developments will be spatially phased in their build out. Flexibility to accommodate a degree of change is needed to enable larger schemes to proceed in a timely manner, argues Rachel Lee.

Angela Ferguson covers IR35 legisislation and runs viewers through recent employment law changes.

Sarah Wertheim and Francesca Gallagher examine the impact of recent and upcoming changes in EPC legislation on commercial landlords.

Michael Comba and David Owens provide seven top tips on defending smash and grab adjudications.

Steve Gummer and Steve Cirell set out the key considerations for solar installations covering buildings.

How do you deliver major solar installations?

In a recent case the High Court held a company’s articles of association were amended via shareholders’ conduct. This case, which concerned the appointment of directors in a company, highlights the potential for informal actions to amend a company’s constitution, write Sophie Alexander and Elizabeth Withers.

The Highways Act 1980 governs the management and maintenance of highways in England and Wales. Within this Act, Section 228 grants specific powers to highway authorities, the implications of which are important for both highways authorities and developers alike, writes James Mallery-Nelson.

Rachel Lee examines a recent High Court challenge to a decision by a local planning authority that prior approval was not required for a proposed development of electronic communications equipment including a mast.

The Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No.3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”) were published on 30 May 2024, having been made on 22 May 2024, alongside the Procurement Regulations 2024. Juli Law and Clarice Harper-Smith set out a summary of some of the key provisions of those Regulations and their implications.

David Leach and Madina Sakhi review the key employment cases so far this year and highlight future developments likely to be of interest to employers.

Steve Gummer looks at the opportunities that solar farms offer local authorities.

On 13 May, the Government Commercial Function published a new National Procurement Policy Statement (the ‘NPPS’) which sets out the strategic priorities for public procurement and how contracting authorities (‘CAs’) can support their delivery. Juli Lau and Shyann Sheehy examine the key points.

Just as the sun comes out this May, the Green Steve’s have a new podcast about making solar simpler.

Gemma Duncan and Lillee Reid-Hunt discuss the changing scene in housing.

Juli Lau, Nicola Sumner and Shyann Sheehy outline some key provisions from the Procurement Regulations 2024.

One of the UK’s leading infrastructure and renewable energy law firms Sharpe Pritchard has launched a new monthly Podcast, ‘Making Solar Simpler’ to help with the implementation of solar technology throughout the UK.

In the second episode of their ‘Making Solar Simpler’ podcast, Steve Gummer and Steve Cirell ("the Green Steves") are joined by Katie Sargent, the Greener Future Group Manager for Surrey County Council.

The landscape of heat network operations in the UK is set to undergo significant changes. On 30th April 2024 the Government published its response with Ofgem on consumer protection requirements for heat networks. Steve Gummer and Kamran Zaheer review the changes.

Allan Owen and Beth Edwards provide a summary of the High Court’s recent Judgement in Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service which provides useful guidance on limits of liability.

Following the prime minister’s announcement that a general election will take place on 4 July, Steve Gummer and Beth Edwards provide an outline on what this means for local authorities.

The Local Government Association has created the Transformation Capability Framework designed to provide guidance and resources to support and assist local authorities with achieving their transformation goals through transformation projects and programmes. Sally Stock and Clarice Harper-Smith look at the details.

Late last year, a Court of Appeal decision on alternative dispute resolution highlighted the significant role that mediation can play in successfully resolving disputes, write Sophie McCabe, Rachel Murray-Smith and Helen Arthur.

Steve Gummer and Kamran Zaheer dive into the exciting world of Heat Network Zoning—a game-changer in the UK’s journey toward a sustainable future.

Those on the losing end of an adjudication often look to a breach of natural justice in order to avoid enforcement of the decision. Though certainly possible, successfully arguing such a breach can certainly be a tough nut to crack, write Ewan Anthony and David Owens.

In their latest blog on power purchase agreements (“PPAs”) available for local authorities to consider when procuring electricity, Steve Gummer and Tom Knox provide a bitesize snapshot of synthetic (or virtual) PPAs and why local authorities should be considering them. They also provide a summary of the legal issues that local authorities will also need to consider.

The Law Society proposes to introduce a new code in 2024 for signing and exchanging property contracts. Gemma Duncan and Lillee Reid-Hunt examine what it entails.

Melanie Blake and David Owens examine methods of delay analysis in construction projects.

Ahead of the changeover to the Procurement Act 2023, on 22 April the Government Commercial Function published guidance on transitional and saving arrangements. Shyann Sheehy and Sally Stock look at the key points for contracting authorities.

HM Land Registry is aiming to have no applications older than 12 months by Spring 2024, report Gemma Duncan and Lillee Reid-Hunt.

David Leach discusses Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment rights.

In a blog series Steve Gummer and Tom Knox explore the different types of power purchase agreements (“PPAs”) available for local authorities to consider when procuring (or indeed generating) electricity.

Steve Gummer and Steve Cirell stress the importance of strategy at a local authority level when it comes to solar PV projects.

Steve Gummer and Kamran Zaheer provide the first instalment of a series on heat networks and heat network zoning.