Real estate law newshttps://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlaw-real-estateReal estate law news and updates from Pinsent Masonsen-GB60{CB3D63FF-ACF8-4B30-B295-92AE8CEC25D6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/tax-not-included-first-phase-welsh-tribunal-system?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateTax not included in first phase of Welsh tribunal system unificationThe Welsh government’s recently published summary of responses to its consultation on plans to create a unified tribunal system for Wales indicate tax disputes are unlikely to be included in the first phase of unification, a tax expert has said.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:14:10 Z{B47163EE-D4A5-485B-ACFE-D44F244F3255}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/broad-scope-for-building-liability-orders-highlighted-by-ruling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateBroad scope for building liability orders highlighted by rulingA new ruling shows how construction contractors facing claims for defective building works in England or Wales might seek a ‘building liability order’ (BLO) against other defendants to reduce their financial exposure, an expert in building safety and construction dispute resolution has said.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:23:53 Z{EB5CC53D-FD38-47E5-835F-AB18A5C609E8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/what-planned-irish-company-law-reforms-mean-for-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateWhat planned Irish company law reforms mean for businessesProposed changes to company law in Ireland would provide greater clarity and flexibility regarding day-to-day business operations, audit regimes and insolvency and restructuring processes, as well as bringing about more robust corporate surveillance and enforcement, if enacted.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:31:52 Z{1321C0B7-26DF-482E-B8C8-A307677E0DD0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/nhs-parking-charges-should-be-free-of-vat?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateNHS parking charges should be free of VAT, Court of Appeal rulesA new ruling by the Court of Appeal could help NHS trusts across England recover VAT paid on parking charges imposed at their hospital sites, though there is the prospect of an appeal, tax experts have said.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:14:28 Z{D8D0FC0C-F3E6-4ABB-8E9F-1B5CD2CAC6CB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/the-case-for-retrofitting-buildings-is-growing-stronger?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateThe case for retrofitting buildings is growing strongerThere are environmental, legal, financial, and social reasons why investors, owners, occupiers, and funders of commercial real estate should step up their interest in retrofitting buildings.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:06:39 Z{EBC7CC0A-61AC-4EB4-922D-5CE2459D3626}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/irish-tax-treatment-of-some-intra-group-payments-to-change?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateIrish tax treatment of some intra-group payments to change from 1 AprilMultinational businesses operating in Ireland have been advised to check whether new anti-avoidance tax provisions will soon apply in respect of certain payments they make to group companies based in other jurisdictions. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:14:00 Z{2194F790-531E-45D8-A676-0080D98159E8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/hong-kong-sar-international-arbitration-centre-statistics-reveal-record-highs?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateHong Kong SAR's international arbitration centre statistics reveal record highsCase statistics from the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), the leading dispute resolution organisation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), have revealed a record high in the amounts in dispute across the arbitrations the HKIAC saw in 2023. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:40:42 Z{F023AB3C-DBB1-42E8-AC3C-AF53473518CA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/rent-control-deter-investment-scotland-private-rented-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateRent controls may be deterring investment in Scotland’s private rented sectorThe Scottish government’s proposal to introduce permanent rent controls to protect tenants concerned about rent increases will not sufficiently address the issues facing the private rented sector, as evidence suggests potentially billions of pounds worth of investment into building new homes is being held back due to these measures.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:45:35 Z{8857707F-B9EB-4924-BF0C-6862929FDB24}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/irish-ruling-acting-without-delay-over-settlements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateIrish ruling highlights acting without delay critical to legal challenges over settlementsA recent Irish High Court decision has underscored the principle that settlements should conclusively resolve disputes rather than lead to new proceedings and if they do, then the parties seeking specific performance need to act efficiently and without delay.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:53:06 Z{46A46F97-9FB7-429B-8676-B6A58DC5B5CB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/out-law-legal-litigation-funding-bill-proposed-to-reverse-uk-paccar-ruling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateLitigation funding bill proposed to reverse UK PACCAR rulingDraft legislation introduced before the UK parliament on Tuesday should, if passed, make it easier to enforce third-party litigation funding agreements that link the fees litigation funders receive to the damages parties are awarded by courts, according to experts in litigation and legal costs.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:27:45 Z{E55EE38E-BB62-49B8-9456-02641C231CF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/corporate-crime-risk-economic-crime-and-corporate-transparency-act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateFailure to prevent fraud under the UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency ActThe UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) has reformed the law of corporate criminal attribution for a wide range of economic crimes and introduced a new offence of corporate failure to prevent fraud offences by persons associated with a business.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:44:22 Z{D6A40773-9257-4C02-A008-2C801D3A346C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/pension-buy-outs-discharging-dc-assets-on-winding-up?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstatePension buy-outs: discharging DC assets on winding-upPension scheme buy-outs are increasingly popular in the UK pensions market as a way for trustees to offload the risk of funding and paying for members’ benefits.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:14:15 Z{A160217C-A3CE-4116-B776-CFE6E4BCF2C6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/ip-rights-can-help-irish-companies-scale-up-their-business?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateIP rights can help Irish companies scale up their businessIntellectual property (IP) rights can help Irish businesses build a competitive advantage. This is because an effective IP strategy can deter or slow down competitors, as well enable the rights holder to protect its market share and stop infringements.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:13:36 Z{A22C90C1-6797-4571-AC29-612B53B532A6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/csddd-clears-late-hurdle-but-with-watered-down-terms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateCSDDD clears late hurdle but with watered down termsFewer businesses will be subject to EU laws prescribing tighter scrutiny of supply chains than was originally envisaged after late amendments to the proposed new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) were endorsed by law makers.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:13:35 Z{D1C86302-5267-42B4-A5D8-5E5669792B1F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/changes-to-singapore-employment-law-significantly-impact-workforce?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateChanges to Singapore employment law could significantly impact workforceEmployers should proactively consider recently announced updates to Singapore’s employee retirement and re-employment age, and employment pass (EP) salary thresholds, to minimise potential disruptions to their day-to-day operations when the changes take effect, an employment law expert has said.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:49:15 Z{46ED8D73-949D-4C2C-8DCF-758DF3B1479A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/foreign-representatives-right-pursue-potential-claims-australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateRuling recognises foreign representatives’ right to pursue potential claims in AustraliaA recent ruling in Australia has provided a precedent for foreign insolvency representatives to explore the pursuit of claims in Australia and the recovery of proceeds of such claims for the benefit of creditors.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:09:39 Z{9E24C836-608A-41AD-A4D0-54D6B31080EA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/india-uae-bilateral-investment-treaty?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateIndia, UAE promote investor confidence with bilateral investment treatyThe recently signed bilateral investment treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to facilitate investments in both countries and foster foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities, international arbitration experts say.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:10:12 Z{9FCE0A80-F199-410E-8D34-D163F199FC7A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/oecd-approach-amount-b-milestone-global-tax-challenge-remain?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateOECD approach to ‘Amount B’ a milestone but global tax challenges remainThe OECD has updated its guidelines on transfer pricing to reflect a new approach that has been developed for calculating ‘Amount B’, which concerns how profits within a group for baseline marketing and distribution activities are attributed for tax purposes across jurisdictions.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:19:04 Z{5433EDC6-C77B-45D1-B596-E16072CD8813}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/impact-of-retained-eu-law-reforms-on-data-protection?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateImpact of retained EU law reforms on data protectionData protection law in the UK is in a state of change, with uncertainty for organisations arising from recent reforms to retained EU law and the prospect of further reforms to follow as the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill proceeds through parliament.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:42:56 Z{B8739C73-F591-4579-99E9-FFE57EF3EDDE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/fdi-screening-germany-dropped-slightly-2023-trends-stable?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateFDI screening in Germany dropped slightly in 2023 but trends are stableForeign direct investments (FDI) into Germany benefit the economy, however certain FDI may present risks to Germany’s security and public order.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:59:52 Z{68A94592-28C0-40D2-BDE5-2982E2316444}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/environment-arbitration-middle-east-evolving?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateHow the environment for arbitration in the Middle East is evolvingA widespread programme of modernisation of arbitration institutions, arbitration rules, and local legislation in the Middle East, will encourage an increasing number of businesses to resolve their disputes in the region.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:50:36 Z{956862F1-5F2B-4E00-8AD3-AF6128DFE679}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/recent-cases-arbitration-france?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateRecent cases have shaped arbitration in FranceRecent rulings by the courts in France have highlighted the scrutiny arbitrators can come under over perceived conflicts of interest, the challenges successful parties in arbitration can face in enforcing arbitral awards that give rise to issues of international public policy, and how French arbitration law can still be considered the governing law of an arbitration agreement even when parties have selected another country’s law to govern their contract.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:15:30 Z{E7BBE05A-3930-402D-9A03-E377979FEF09}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-fsr-100-day-briefing-provides-valuable-insights-for-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateEU FSR 100-day briefing provides valuable insights for firmsRecently published information on the application of the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) reveals an unexpected uptick in notifications and gives valuable initial insights into the European Commission’s approach in scrutinising corporate transactions.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:24:25 Z{F7DF2FBC-C28A-435B-9DF6-E80AA63267E1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/singapore-to-roll-out-mandatory-climate-reporting-from-2025?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateSingapore to roll out mandatory climate reporting from 2025Singapore has announced plans to introduce new reporting requirements which will make climate-related disclosures mandatory for Singapore Exchange (SGX) listed and some non-listed companies.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:07:23 Z{3C0A2BBE-EAD2-4ECE-B144-4B44B6129D71}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ms-wins-right-to-demolish-and-redevelop-oxford-street-store?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateM&S right to demolish and redevelop Oxford Street store to be reconsideredProposals outlined by Marks and Spencer (M&S) to demolish and redevelop its former flagship Oxford Street store in London will need to be reconsidered by the secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities, after the High Court upheld the retailer’s legal challenge against his earlier decision to refuse planning consent.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:13:02 Z{E2FF8E14-419E-451C-AE26-BC56FBE47646}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-budget-general-election-battle-lines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateUK Budget 2024: general election battle lines become clearerThe UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget speech on Wednesday, and the response of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to it, provide an insight into how the forthcoming UK general election campaign will be fought, an expert in public policy has said.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:04:45 Z{57870302-1BA9-4AA7-8DCC-C2C5F3009B04}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/hong-kong-sar-protect-retention-money-construction-contracts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateHong Kong SAR ruling highlights need to protect retention money in construction contractsA recent case in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) has underscored the importance of further safeguarding retention money held in trust in construction contracts, in the event of companies holding retention monies going into liquidation before projects are completed.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:55:48 Z{8CC0E882-3C5E-459B-87D7-157B6CD255C2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/when-uk-suppliers-must-continue-to-supply-insolvent-companies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateWhen UK suppliers must continue to supply insolvent companiesIn a challenging economic environment, it is common to see an increase in company insolvencies. In the UK, there are rules in place that require suppliers to insolvent companies to continue to supply those businesses.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:40:54 Z{5345F500-8C1A-4384-AF51-AE74C736467D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-government-commits-to-action-on-occupational-health?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateUK government commits to action on occupational healthThe UK government has underlined its commitment to increase the role of employers in preventing ill health with the announcement of the appointment of health policy advisor Dame Carol Black.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:07:49 Z{05EA95E3-FAE5-45F5-B9FA-EF27F663184A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/pension-trustees-ensure-climate-scenario-analysis-robust?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateHow pension trustees can ensure their climate scenario analysis is robustUK pension scheme trustees should review how they undertake scenario analysis to ensure that their approach is sufficiently robust to enable them to align their investment strategies with their duties on climate risk and investing in climate action.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:34:32 Z{78278A5A-15CF-45EC-9A4B-5A1D5BBE5342}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/holiday-lets-copyright-risk-landlords-arises-eu-opinion?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateHoliday lets copyright risk for landlords arises from EU opinionLandlords could be required to obtain copyright licences to account for the broadcasting of media via TVs they provide tenants under short-term let arrangements, according to a new opinion by an adviser to the EU’s highest court.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:17:44 Z{10A478A1-62C1-4261-904B-FEA7016969BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/economic-growth-will-be-centre-of-uk-budget?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateEconomic growth will be centre of UK BudgetThe chancellor of the exchequer’s spring budget will provide him with a final opportunity to set the tax and spending policies that will underpin the Conservative Party’s campaign ahead of the forthcoming general election.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:19:14 Z{F1C0D786-8B54-495F-81D5-DA84C33A5165}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/law-body-considers-which-law-governs-digital-asset-disputes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateLaw body considers which law governs digital asset disputesThe Law Commission of England and Wales has opened a new project to examine how questions on the application of private international law should be answered in the context of disputes over digital assets or electronic trade documents.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:59:59 Z{3AD866FB-CF4B-4888-93C2-BC220F0A7CAB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/growth-class-action-style-claims-fuel-interest-mass-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateGrowth of class action-style claims may fuel interest in ‘mass arbitration’Globally, there is a rise in class action-style claims being raised against businesses.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:53:19 Z{1FEAAF45-4882-4345-91C9-02502005BC4C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/uk-life-sciences-sector-faces-development-challenges?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateUK life sciences sector faces development challenges as demand increasesThe life sciences sector continues to rise in popularity among UK real estate investors, but the increased demand brings with it issues, including a lack of suitable and available space for both start-ups and established businesses, as well as challenges around the suitability of surrounding infrastructure. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:37:48 Z{C708C4F5-3FE4-4B02-A932-C266B6CB3267}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/joint-ventures-provide-the-model-for-rebuilding-ukraine?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateJoint ventures provide the model for rebuilding UkraineBusinesses will have to work in partnership to win – and then perform – many of the contracts linked to rebuilding Ukraine’s war-damaged infrastructure. Joint venture (JV) arrangements are likely to be the favoured model for that collaboration.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:18:41 Z{DE7B357E-7C8B-4D32-8161-1C16315769AF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/ruling-highlights-earn-out-pricing-mechanism-disputes-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateRuling highlights earn-out pricing mechanism disputes riskA recent Australian case involving an earn-out arrangement in a corporate transaction has highlighted the importance of meticulous drafting, clear communication, and the diligent execution of obligations in mitigating the risks of disputes post completion.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:15:15 Z{1381EE6A-C0DF-4977-9A17-749CAD05C331}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/victorian-building-reform-to-have-wide-impact-on-industry?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateVictorian building reform to have wide impact on industryReforms to the Australian state of Victoria’s Building Act commenced this month, heralding a raft of changes set to impact builders, building surveyors, architects and others in the building industry.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:56:36 Z{4AB7A7DE-5870-4D66-9FD7-20566F7AAEB3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/innovation-new-rules-case-law-drive-sophistication-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateInnovation, new rules and case law drive up sophistication of arbitration in Greater ChinaNew rules for leading mainland China arbitration institutions, growing case law confirming the pro- arbitration approach of the courts in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), and increasing cross-border collaboration between Hong Kong and the mainland are among some of the key developments in the Greater China region.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:50:14 Z{481F8E47-9957-49FC-A60E-8A3664DA0F2F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/strict-parameters-securing-eviction-orders-south-africa?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateThe strict parameters to securing eviction orders in South AfricaRecent rulings have highlighted the strict parameters land owners must operate within to secure the eviction of those that occupy their property unlawfully in South Africa.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:56:14 Z{6013BE18-8974-41BF-8468-17A29D83BD72}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/sfo-director-hints-potential-changes-serious-fraud-caseloads?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateSFO Director hints at potential changes to tackling serious fraud caseloadsBusinesses should take note following indications by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) that it intends to utilise existing but less commonly used powers to grant immunity notices to offenders who assist in its cases and support reduced sentences to defendants who provide evidence to enable other prosecutions, an expert has said. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:10:55 Z{B155E010-810B-47B4-A4E6-3A45ADCB70D8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/employers-expect-latest-closing-loopholes-changes-become-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateWhat Australian employers can expect when latest Closing Loopholes changes become lawThe second part of controversial workplace reform legislation, which is expected to significantly impact Australian employment law, has been passed by both houses of the federal parliament and is set to become law.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:14:47 Z{B8141198-8E86-4631-BD73-EF7572ED674C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/industrialising-construction-the-route-rebuilding-ukraine?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateIndustrialising construction is the route to rebuilding UkraineAn industrialised approach to construction is needed to deliver the scale of the rebuild of homes and other infrastructure required in Ukraine at speed.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:57:25 Z{68C76716-0EAC-4368-92D3-1916EEA21EEF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/rebuild-ukraine-europes-new-marshall-plan?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateRebuild Ukraine: Europe’s new Marshall PlanWar in Ukraine has had a significant human cost, with thousands of lives lost and millions of other people displaced due to the conflict. The country’s-built environment also bears the scars of the conflict and is currently the world’s largest construction site.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:47:08 Z{C2714204-E1B5-4502-9E4C-683008CD5509}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/no-fault-evictions-update-leaves-questions-unanswered?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateUK ‘no fault evictions’ update leaves many questions unansweredComments from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove on ‘no fault’ evictions highlight that the incumbent government’s manifesto commitments on reforms to ‘no fault’ evictions remain a government priority, an expert has said.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:09:26 Z{4B5B8BD8-5415-443A-AB4B-05843266A4AA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/oman-data-protection-regulation-now-in-force?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateOman data protection regulation now in forceBusinesses operating in Oman should find it easier to understand – and comply with – their obligations under the region’s data protection laws, now that a new regulation has been published and come into force, according to Middle East data protection experts.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:09:59 Z{C70189CD-2FDC-495D-8A1D-B0187F6BB0A2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-ai-act-takes-latest-step-through-european-parliament?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateEU AI Act takes latest step through European ParliamentThe EU AI Act is a step closer to being finalised in law after it passed through the latest stage in the legislative process.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:01:17 Z{C72D17BB-DE3A-4D94-A817-A28D46129434}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/guide-to-high-risk-ai-systems-under-the-eu-ai-act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateA guide to high-risk AI systems under the EU AI ActProviders and deployers of so-called ‘high-risk’ AI systems will be subject to significant regulatory obligations when the EU AI Act takes effect, with enhanced thresholds of diligence, initial risk assessment, and transparency, for example, compared to AI systems not falling into this category.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:41:38 Z{FA3CDE63-3070-4765-A597-7C862F06FBA0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/timebound-building-safety-compliance-plans-needed?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+Estate‘Timebound’ building safety compliance plans needed, says expertBuilding owners must move swiftly to ensure they are complying with their obligations on building safety in England, an expert has said.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:09:59 Z{DDC9A914-676E-4303-8AC7-69B858C1019C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ai-generated-content-in-difc-court-proceedings-issued?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateGuide to using AI-generated content in DIFC court proceedings issuedParties involved in litigation before the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) courts must obtain agreement to the use of “AI-generated content” in those cases from other parties – or obtain a court determination approving such use, according to new guidelines issued by the DIFC courts.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:07 Z{6F05E32B-DF1D-47D6-ADDD-1F58789E80DE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/risk-of-accepting-standard-terms-and-conditions-sight-unseen?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateAustralian case shows risk of accepting standard terms and conditions sight unseenA recent ruling in Australia has underscored the importance of companies having thorough processes in place to review and approve contracts, including standard terms and conditions, before they are signed. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:13:47 Z{98F945FF-1DD8-475D-982A-03FC6E8ADFA0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/german-supreme-court-affirms-extra-eu-bit-arbitrations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateGerman Supreme Court affirms compatibility of extra-EU BIT arbitrations with EU lawGermany’s Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has emphasised the compatibility of investment arbitrations involving EU and non-EU states with EU law.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:14:45 Z{74132396-C230-4E1E-ABB2-EE9891694A4D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/group-of-companies-doctrine-upheld-in-indian-arbitration-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+Estate‘Group of companies’ doctrine upheld in Indian arbitration lawFive judges of the Indian Supreme Court have validated the ‘group of companies’ doctrine in the context of Indian arbitration law.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:50:49 Z{8070369F-EDA6-4677-B9F9-3D8BABC8C5DA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/abu-dhabi-arbitration-centre-opens-modern-arbitration-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateAbu Dhabi arbitration centre opens with modern arbitration rulesThe opening of the new Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre, known as ‘arbitrateAD’, and the publication of its modern arbitration rules, give businesses in the Middle East greater choice over how to resolve disputes, experts in international arbitration have said.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:48:56 Z{6680E678-FF33-430E-98AB-56D83B73B36A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ai-laws-inevitable-says-uk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateAI laws inevitable but not right for today, says UK governmentEvery country in the world will eventually need to adopt new legislation to address “the challenges posed by AI technologies”, but it is not the right approach to implement new laws “today”, the UK government has said.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:18:47 Z{24D495A7-7780-41E2-A37E-71BE16336F72}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/lease-arrears-options-for-landlords-in-scotland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+Estate Lease arrears: options for landlords in ScotlandCommercial landlords in Scotland have a number of options available to them to deal with increasing levels of arrears.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:03:29 Z{063F7A77-9C7A-4D9D-A40E-B9F2C9A30DA4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-member-states-approve-final-wording-of-ai-act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateEU member states approve final wording of AI ActThe ‘world’s first’ bespoke regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) is closer to being finalised after the proposed new EU AI Act cleared a major legislative hurdle on Friday.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:15:01 Z{CA67191B-C866-4D36-97C6-40C6A6713178}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/growing-ai-litigation-risk-requires-business-response?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateGrowing AI litigation risk requires business responseThe risk businesses face from litigation is changing as artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more popular. Businesses need to recognise this and consider the different kinds of risks associated with AI technology and how they might give rise to liability.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:57:13 Z{936ED9C8-569F-4410-90AF-3D4CB9016EAC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/government-seeks-to-increase-transparency-on-land-control?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateUK government seeks to increase transparency on land controlA recently published UK government consultation paper on contractual control seeks to increase transparency around who controls rather than owns land.Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:39:47 Z{58082087-3D86-4791-8796-16AF81FFEC58}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/security-of-payment-reform-in-western-australia-implemented?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateFinal stage of security of payment reform in Western Australia implementedNew measures designed to strengthen the rights of construction contractors in Western Australia to receive timely payment for works they undertake have taken effect.Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:38:52 Z{30B987A5-C67C-4438-B362-CD291B8801BF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/green-lease-toolkit-updated-for-uk-commercial-property?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+Estate‘Green lease’ toolkit updated for UK commercial propertyCommercial landlords and tenants can look to a new industry toolkit for help in adopting more sophisticated sustainability standards in their lease agreements, an expert has said.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:04:22 Z{C95874F4-219B-4016-BBDE-5464F800A9C6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/lift-barriers-deliver-housing-via-modern-methods-construction?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateLift barriers to deliver housing via modern methods of construction, say expertsThe only way that new ‘green’, efficient, safe housing can be built in the UK at the speed and scale required is if modern methods of construction (MMC) are more widely adopted in the housebuilding market, but the industry needs help to deliver the benefits MMC offer, experts have said.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:21:04 Z{F62ABE55-9F1F-41C6-AA9A-446A1D2CC53C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-foreign-direct-investment-screening-outlined?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstatePlans to strengthen EU foreign direct investment screening outlinedInvestments made by EU businesses owned by non-EU investors would potentially be subject to screening under proposed new EU rules designed to protect risks to EU security and public order.Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:57:52 Z{2AABBC9A-2EB6-451E-BE65-4647021F44D5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/broad-building-safety-levy-threatens-housing-supply?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateBroad building safety levy threatens housing supply, says expertNew housing needed in England may be constrained if the UK government does not widen the type of development that it intends to exempt from the proposed new building safety levy, an expert has said.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:42:18 Z{13D84674-9F87-4AB8-95E4-1A5DF2D44965}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/maximise-termination-rights-in-construction-contracts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateHow to maximise termination rights in Australian construction contractsWorking on a construction project with an underperforming counterparty can be financially and reputationally damaging, so sometimes termination of your agreement may be the best solution.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:21:55 Z{10EACCEA-D48F-4FFB-A264-7739BA43409F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/company-law-update-china-impact-foreign-invested-enterprises?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateCompany law update in China impacts foreign-invested enterprisesChanges to company law in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), confirmed at the end of 2023 and due to come into force on 1 July 2024, will impact businesses operating in China that benefit from foreign investment.Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:45:15 Z{D21D89A9-9288-40A3-9082-8920AFBB5478}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/generative-ai-underlines-data-scraping-compliance-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateICO’s generative AI guide underlines data-scraping compliance risksNew guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has highlighted hurdles AI developers will have to overcome to comply with UK data protection laws when scraping personal data from online sources to train their models, an expert has said.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:29:47 Z{429AB492-AD34-42EB-88BF-33B8D128114D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ruling-confirms-conditions-for-planning-permission-severability?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateRuling confirms conditions for planning permission severabilityA new ruling has confirmed that developers have limited scope to obtain retrospective changes to planning permission they have been granted to specify explicitly that the permission is ‘severable’, according to a planning law expert.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:56:19 Z{5770B0A7-7F2E-4787-86E5-BA606A727531}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/standard-form-construction-contracts-support-decarbonisation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateStandard form construction contracts must support decarbonisationStandard form construction contracts in use in Southern Africa could be improved to better support the industry in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with building and operating new infrastructure.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:28:04 Z{0E615769-1B73-4BF3-84B6-1B26956E583B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/housing-policy-must-reflect-economic-social-reality-2024?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateHousing policy must better reflect economic and social reality in 2024Residential real estate developers and investors will be looking for political messaging and housing policy to evolve in 2024 to better reflect the economic, demographic, and social reality in the UK.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:23:58 Z{76AFE8EE-173B-4B50-B633-D463B66BF436}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/the-role-for-public-affairs-teams-in-election-year-2024?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateThe role for public affairs teams in ‘election year’ 2024More than four billion people are expected to cast votes globally this year as several countries go to the polls. It means 2024 will not only be a big year for democracy – it will have a major influence on geopolitics and policy for years to come.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:48:30 Z{43E38B3C-B6B3-4749-B94B-AFB9D50B50F5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/hospitality-businesses-face-increasing-uk-regulation-in-2024?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateHospitality businesses face increasing UK regulation in 2024Hospitality businesses in the UK can expect new regulation impacting them to emerge in 2024, amidst a continuing challenging operating environment.Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:51:00 Z{B1733E1C-03F9-4919-9C57-A15DC33D7E10}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/employers-look-ai-impact-workforce-through-esg-lens?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateEmployers should look at AI’s impact on workforce through ESG lensEmployers can get ahead of new reporting requirements and position themselves to attract and retain talent by looking at how adopting artificial intelligence (AI) systems within their organisation will impact on workers through the lens of ‘ESG’.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:48:22 Z{E41C91E7-C92D-4A23-83C0-9971457B520D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/the-role-for-hr-in-eu-corporate-sustainability-reporting?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateThe role for HR in EU corporate sustainability reportingHR teams can support their business with comprehensive new workforce reporting obligations arising under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:56:04 Z{6D1089B4-3783-4DED-AB7C-F11B7AF463DF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/courts-continue-shape-building-safety-law-2024?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateCourts will continue to shape building safety law in 2024Construction companies should expect the courts in England and Wales to be sympathetic to building safety claims in 2024.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:30:08 Z{27891175-7F4E-4870-853D-37E733DB7EDC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/building-safety-act-requires-rethink?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateBuilding Safety Act requires rethink of SPV risk arrangementsOrganisations using specially set up companies – special purpose vehicles, or SPVs – to deliver new UK housing schemes have been urged to plan ahead for the increased potential exposure to liability they may face under the Building Safety Act.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:26:09 Z{EB7C3732-E624-4EB9-8AC8-D553F601FA03}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/retained-eu-law-reforms-come-into-force-in-the-uk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateRetained EU law reforms come into force in the UKThe way that thousands of pieces of UK legislation are interpreted could change after a new Act impacting the way EU-derived laws are applied in the UK entered into force.Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:03:40 Z{95017DAD-4D69-4704-AE27-EFF18165A467}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/challenges-opportunities-being-climate-leader-2024?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Real+EstateThe challenges and opportunities of being a climate leader in 2024The outcomes agreed at COP28 in Dubai will shape future policy and regulation across industries and sectors globally in the months and years ahead, as countries move to give effect to their international climate change commitments. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:29:59 Z