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Our built environment blog offers you regular updates and commentary on the latest legal news in the ever-changing aspects of the built environment.
The High Court’s decision in Peachside Ltd v Lee and Keung is a significant modern authority on dilapidations, offering a detailed application of section 18(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927.
Laura Holdaway and Andy King attended MIPIM, one of the world’s leading international real estate events. In this blog, they explore the key takeaways from the event.
Pragmatism and resilience are defining the UK real estate market in 2026, as investors focus on execution, income durability and delivering value amid uncertainty.
Winter precipitation, on average, is on the increase, and the effects are starting to be felt more widely. But is your property due diligence wide enough to pick up those effects?
A concise overview of the government’s new towns consultation, examining proposed locations, planning policy changes and what they could mean for future development.
Landlords and Tenants should be aware of the impact of the revision of rateable values on the compensation payable in hostile lease renewals.
After a period of uncertainty and volatility in the real estate finance market in recent years, 2026 brings hopes of building on 2025’s steady recovery, but the landscape is still changing. In this blog, we explore the real estate landscape in more detail.
In this article, Rosie Hill and Dominic Hordern explore how the built environment sector can build confidence, improve digital literacy, and adopt AI to unlock its greatest asset.
The last few weeks have seen the national planning regime try to navigate the tricky tightrope between the twin aims of unlocking development and protecting the environment.
Our charity law blog gives up to date news on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting the charity sector.
New ICO guidance on the new charitable soft opt in for charity marketing has been published. Here are our key takeaways.
New Charity Commission guidance on conflicts of interest and loyalty has been published. We look at the key takeaways.
Does your charity ever host events open to the public? Charities running some events will have to comply with new requirements to reduce the risk to the public in case of terrorist attack.
Judgment in Anston Investments Ltd v HMRC was handed down on 30 March 2026.
The government has confirmed that charity membership subscriptions will be excluded from additional regulation under new consumer regulation. This will ensure charities can continue to claim gift aid on the payments.
Charities are seeking merger increasingly as a safe harbour in challenging times. Here is our guide to what you need to know if you’re thinking about merger.
A landmark Valuation Tribunal decision has reduced the Natural History Museum’s rateable value to £1.
Fundraising is about far more than generating income — it’s fundamentally about building and maintaining public trust.
With the commencement of key provisions the DUAA, 5 February 2026, the charitable purpose soft opt in under Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations has officially come into force.
Our construction and engineering blog offers updates and commentary on the latest legal news affecting those working in the construction and engineering industry.
The First tier Tribunal has recently delivered the first judgment directly examining regulation 3 (“Regulation 3”) of the snappily named Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (Information) etc Regulations 2022. The decision provides important guidance for landlords navigat...
In September 2025, the Upper Tribunal handed down judgment in the appeal in Almacantar Centre Point Nominee No.1 Ltd v De Valk & Or. The appeal concerned the scope of the service charge protections in Schedule 8 to the Building Safety Act.
The Technology and Construction Court (the “Court”) has handed down an important judgment on when the courts will intervene to prevent payment under a performance bond. In CR Construction (UK) Company Limited v Barclays Bank plc & Northern Gateway (FEC) No. 7 Limited, the Cour...
The Technology & Construction Court judgment in Baltimore Wharf SLP v Ballymore Properties Limited v WSP UK Limited [2026] EWHC 312 (TCC) considers whether a binding agreement can be reached during settlement negotiations which are carried out on a ‘subject to contract’ basis
The Upper-tier Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has handed down its decision in the Vista Tower dispute Edgewater (Stevenage) Limited and Others v Grey GR Limited Partnership [2026] UKUT 18 (LC).
The First tier Tribunal’s January 2026 decision in Canary Riverside Estate marks one of the most influential interpretations to date of the Building Safety Act 2022 and sets a clear direction for how “relevant defects” and “building safety risks” will be assessed going forward
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has issued a decision concerning Cypress Point, Leylands Road, Leeds, varying the timescale and obligations under an existing Remediation Order made under section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022.
The TCC confirmed on 20 January 2026 that an assignee to a construction contract may refer disputes to adjudication, subject to the terms of the contract, and that an adjudicator’s decision is therefore enforceable in such circumstances.
On 19 December 2025 the Building Safety Regulator issued a letter to all building owners and principal accountable persons (PAPs).
Our education blog brings together public, private and charity law and commentary for the education and research sector.
The Office for Students has recently published its Prevent monitoring data for 2024/2025. We take a look at the broad themes covered.
We review the Office for Students’ consultation on Condition C6- treating students fairly.
We look at the changes to UKVI student sponsorship requirements.
We consider the new requirement for in-scope franchised higher education providers to register with the Office for Students.
Martyn’s Law introduces new duties for universities and colleges. Explore key requirements, tiered obligations, and practical steps higher education providers should take now.
Understand “relevant subcontractual arrangements” under OfS Condition E10, including key definitions, exemptions, and how the rules apply to higher education providers.
An overview of OfS Condition E10, including thresholds, subcontracting requirements, and key compliance steps for higher education lead providers.
We’ve been advising higher education providers on franchising and subcontracting, as regulatory focus in this area ramps up.
The Upper Tribunal’s recent decision in Farfan v Information Commissioner and the University of Central Lancashire provides important clarification for universities and other public authorities on when information is considered “held” for the purposes of the FOIA.
Our employment law blog provides insight on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting employers and those in a senior human resources role.
Two eagerly awaited developments on the Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA”) have been published.
A recent EAT decision considers when unfair dismissal compensation can be reduced because of an employee’s own conduct.
Under redundancy legislation, employers must collectively consult with unions or employee representatives if they are proposing to make 20 or more employees redundant at one establishment within 90 days or less.
The Court of Appeal has considered an important procedural point in the long-running Tesco equal pay litigation – a case which will be familiar to many in the retail sector.
Significant changes to English employment law are coming with the Employment Rights Act 2025, taking effect in October 2026 and January 2027. This checklist summarises five key changes employers should be preparing for now and suggests practical actions to take over the coming...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that conditions in a job offer do not always prevent a contract from being formed, and may limit an employer’s ability to withdraw an offer without notice even where the conditions have not been satisfied.
In April, the Government published a consultation on the restrictions on non-disclosure agreements being brought in by the Employment Rights Act.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces, for the first time, a stand-alone statutory right for trade unions to access workplaces. The government’s stated aim is to promote “more stable and constructive industrial relations”.
Several changes to employment law take effect on 6 April 2026. According to a recent Acas survey, employers believe that reforms being made to SSP will have the biggest impact in the workplace
Our environmental, social and governance (ESG) blog offers you regular updates on the latest legal ESG issues and how they impact organisations, our people, our clients and the wider communities that we work with.
ESG considerations remain of key importance but are being reframed to demonstrate value and improved investment performance. For real estate assets, this means ensuring resilience and cost efficiency, while mitigating risk. How will this be reflected in the market in 2026?
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) are no longer optional considerations in the industrial and logistics sector; they are essential. This is true for occupiers, investors and developers alike, who have been placed under increasing pressure to take responsibility for su...
The United Nation’s annual Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil came to a close on Saturday 22 November, following two weeks of discussions and negotiations aimed at limiting global temperature rises and their impact.
As COP30 reaches its halfway point in Belém, Brazil, the message is clear: this is the COP of implementation. A decade on from the Paris Agreement, the focus has shifted from pledges to delivery and accountability. Yet, there are signs of strain.
On 13 October, the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee approved a sweeping compromise to scale back the EU’s corporate sustainability framework. The vote marks a significant recalibration of the CSRD and the CSDDD.
The European Commission has proposed a further one-year delay to the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR), pushing its application to 30 December 2026.
Explore how the 'failure to prevent fraud' offence impacts ESG reporting, directors’ duties, and corporate liability in a changing UK compliance landscape.
These Guidelines aim to facilitate the flow of capital towards entities that are credibly transitioning to net zero, across various asset classes and global jurisdictions.
This blog introduces the general issues that are at play when considering the lawfulness of a subsidy, then takes a look at a couple of recent examples.
Our family and children law blog provides practical advice and insight on a wide range of topics by our top-ranked family and children lawyers.
Unequal Deposits Property Disputes Guide
Learn how non-molestation and occupation orders protect against abuse and control who can stay in the home.
How much does divorce cost? Learn what drives expenses in England & Wales and how to manage costs effectively.
Last week, the Government launched a wide‑ranging consultation on reforming how finances are divided when relationships end. In this blog, we explain what the current law looks like, what the Government is proposing, and what it might mean for individuals and families.
Learn what financial disclosure is, why it matters in divorce, and how honest disclosure supports fair outcomes.
Learn the legal rights, financial impact, and effects on children before deciding whether to leave the family home.
International child relocation involves complex legal steps, consent requirements and court approval. Learn what parents must consider before moving abroad.
Child relocation within the UK can be an issue when a move affects schooling, routine or contact. Learn when internal relocation needs legal consideration.
Disagreements about schooling after separation can be challenging. Learn who decides, how disputes are resolved, and what the law prioritises for children.
Our food and agribusiness law blog offers you regular updates on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting the food and agribusiness industry.
Recent reviews, guidance and industry commentary all point in the same direction for agricultural tenancies: towards longer-term arrangements. The reasoning is clear. Tenant farmers need enough certainty to invest in holdings, diversify their businesses and plan for the future.
Recent enforcement action against a Welsh farming business is a useful reminder that environmental designations can carry significant legal and financial risk when considering land to purchase, or how you farm your existing land.
Jessica Burt, food regulatory lawyer at Mills & Reeve, looked at the next steps for obesity policy in the England at Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum Policy Conference that was held on 15 May.
It was recently widely reported that the UK Government is planning to legislate to enable ‘dynamic alignment’ with EU law with an SPS agreement about food to be the first example. What is now clear is this is expected to be a template for other markets.
The ASA’s first rulings under the new less healthy food advertising restrictions have now been published, offering early guidance on how the rules will be applied.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 was passed in October last year, with the most relevant changes, including those for landlords of agricultural workers, coming into force on 1 May 2026.
The Nutrient Profile Model (NPM) consultation was published 25 March 2026 and proposes businesses have just 12 months to apply the ‘new’ NPM (2018 model) for their advertising and promotion of products.
It is eye-opening to see the recent figures reported in Farmers Weekly which show that dog attacks on farm animals cost UK farmers an estimated £1.95 million in 2025, a 10% rise from the previous year.
In the recent case of John M Clapp v The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Defra was found to have wrongly designated land as falling within a NVZ, and therefore the restrictions placed on agricultural activities should not have been imposed.
Our health and care law blog provides insight on the latest legal, policy and commercial issues affecting the NHS and the independent health sector.
The Care Quality Commission has published its first formal statement on artificial intelligence (AI), setting out its role, expectations and plans for AI in health and social care.
How do systems translate national ambition into local action, align partners around shared outcomes, and put accountability in the right place to make change stick?
HSSIB’s latest work explores how patient safety incidents in mental health are being investigated under the Patient Safety Investigations Response Framework highlighting both the shift to system based learning and the challenges of applying it in complex care settings.
Following its recent review of four completed acquisitions of over 600 operational care homes by Welltower Inc, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened another merger inquiry into a completed acquisition in the care homes sector.
The second wave of reforms is expected to come into force on 23 June 2026. These changes will further reshape how NHS dental services are commissioned, delivered and paid for.
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has unanimously overruled its 2014 majority decision in Cheshire West, fundamentally reshaping the definition of deprivation of liberty.
The Department of Health and Social Care has recently launched a call for evidence to inform its new cross-government mental health strategy.
New guidance for Coroners clarifies how rare but sensitive disputes over the release of a body should be resolved, placing the deceased’s wishes and the role of the executor at the centre of decision‑making.
Yesterday’s King’s Speech (13 May 2026) sets out the government’s legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary session and beyond.
Our life sciences law blog brings you up to date news and views on legal, regulation and policy decisions affecting the life science sector.
The 10 Year Health Plan for England and the Life Sciences Sector Plan commit to the NHS becoming the most AI-enabled healthcare system in the world, acknowledging the need for a modernised regulatory framework.
Medicines shortages are a persistent concern across Europe, affecting important categories of medicines including antibiotics, insulin, cancer treatments and vaccines.
The MHRA has launched a public consultation on a proposed Rare Disease Therapies Regulatory Framework, marking a significant shift in how therapies for very rare conditions will be developed and authorised in the UK.
In a tight funding market, the ability to generate early clinical data at speed can be an important driver of value.
Two recent developments in how the US and the UK work together in the life sciences sector promise significant improvements to trade, as well as greater access to innovative products for UK patients.
PMCPA has published revised and expanded guidance on the use of social media by pharmaceutical companies
The MHRA is currently consulting on access for CE marked medical devices to the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) over the longer term.
Two parallel schemes apply to control the costs of branded medicines to the NHS. These longstanding policy tools aim to ensure that the NHS can obtain the best possible value when purchasing medicines.
The MHRA has published an In Vitro Diagnostics Medical Devices Roadmap (IVDs Roadmap) as part of its wider Medical Devices Regulatory Reform Roadmap to implementation.
Written by our team of specialist procurement lawyers, we bring you updates and commentary on the latest procurement law news affecting anyone who deals with public procurement as part of their role.
New procurement thresholds apply for all procurements starting on or after 1 January 2026.
Kevin Calder takes a timely look at publishing Tender Notices under the PA2023 and analyses what has changed.
We note the 26th May 2025 deadline for publishing the first UK01 Pipeline Notices under the Act and link to recent government guidance.
Join us for our next 5 in 25 webinar on 21 May at 1000 - we will be discussing five recent procurement law cases and their impact on law and practice.
In this blog post we look at the CMA’s increasing focus on procurement, the new competition law ground for exclusion from public tender opportunities, and what businesses can be doing to mitigate the risks of exclusion.
The Procurement Act 2023 goes live today! We note the latest Cabinet Office guidance published today on the detailed operation of the new Procurement Review Unit and the Debarment List, and on excluding suppliers for reasons of national security.
As we approach the 24th February Implementation Date for the Procurement Act 2023 we summarise the latest developments.
As we head into 2025 and towards implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 on 24 February this year, we look at the latest templates, guidance, PPNs and draft legislation issued by government over the festive period.
Kevin Calder looks at the potential impact of Contract Performance Notices on suppliers.
Our sports law blog provides legal insights and updates on the key issues affecting the sports industry.
In the latest in a series of high-profile football betting cases, The FA has handed Huddersfield Town striker, Kian Harratt, a four month ban and a fine of £3,200 for 484 breaches of the FA Betting Rules.
The growing data economy has raised significant questions about consent and ownership of football players’ personal and performance data, leading to the development of the FIFPRO Charter of Player Data Rights.
Harry Toffolo received a five-month ban and a fine for 375 breaches of the FA Betting Rules, with the leniency attributed to the nature of his bets and mitigating factors.
The Home Office has approved new Governing Body Endorsement (“GBE”) Criteria for The FA.
The safeguarding measures for head injuries in sport are under the microscope. Professional clubs have the resources to keep up to date with safe-guarding measures. But what about our grassroots sports?
The sports law team at Mills & Reeve successfully supported the ITIA in prosecuting Younes Rachidi, Mohamed Hassan, and Houria Boukholda for 179 match-fixing offences.
The International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) has established the Football Legal Aid Fund (FLAF), effective from 1 February 2023, to provide financial assistance for football-related disputes.
Clubs and sports’ organisations hold a mass of data on individuals – be that information about players, fans, employees, membership data or marketing datasets.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has added Tramadol to the 2023 Prohibited List, effective from January 2024, while maintaining cannabis on the list due to health risks and its violation of the “spirit of sport.”
Our technology law blog gives up to date news and views on legal, regulation and policy affecting the technology sector.
The UK Government announced this morning that it is pushing ahead with a social media ban for children. Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X will be in scope.
This blog explores recent legal, policy and industry developments in AI, data and analytics.
In this update, we cover legal, policy and industry developments in the advanced computing sector.
In this blog, we explore recent updates covering legal, policy and industry developments in the automotive sector.
Explore the latest updates covering legal, policy and industry developments in advanced manufacturing.
In this update, we discuss legal, policy and industry developments in the advanced materials sector.
The usual problem for parties submitting a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) is that they fail to extract all the information that they would like. This was turned on its head in Forsters LLP v Uddin [2025] EWHC 3255 (KB).
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed a financial penalty of £4.2m on Automobile Association Developments Limited (AA) for infringing consumer protection law.
A recent inspiring women in tech event showed that the most powerful conversations in tech aren’t really about tech at all, they’re about people. This blog captures an honest, practical and uplifting discussion on confidence, curiosity and what “success” really looks like for...