9/16/2026 10:58:27 AM Government Commercial Function publishes its new Framework Practice Guide By Kris Kelliher On 10 September 2026, the Government Commercial Function published The Framework Practice Guide, setting out best practice for...
9/10/2026 1:13:55 PM Renters’ Rights Act: PRS Database rollout begins in December 2026 and rent dispute reforms announced By Mark Foxcroft Anna Bennett The Government has announced the next phase of Renters' Rights Act implementation, confirming that the Phase 2 Private Rented Sector...
9/7/2026 4:17:24 PM The hidden cyber risks in smart buildings By Joanna Bouloux Sarah Ward As buildings become increasingly connected, cyber risk is no longer just an IT issue. Earlier this year at the Cyber Confidence in Real...
9/3/2026 3:30:09 PM Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026: Consultation closes on 07 September 2026 By Victoria Smith Lee Russell Mark London The Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026 ("the Act") received Royal Assent on 27 April 2026. The legislation is available here: Building...
8/21/2026 10:42:15 AM Service Charge reform: A special regime for the social housing sector? By Mark Foxcroft Hetal Ruparelia In the Government’s most recent consultation response regarding the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA), it confirms that a...
7/20/2026 4:30:53 PM Modernising security of tenure: Law Commission launches second consultation on business tenancy renewals By Aoife Murphy Dan Moan On 16 June 2026, the Law Commission published the second of two consultations reviewing the right of business tenants to renew their...
7/7/2026 12:14:19 PM Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: HCLG Committee publishes first scrutiny report By Mark Foxcroft Jonathan Corris On 27 May 2026, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (HCLG Committee) published its first pre-legislative scrutiny...
6/17/2026 12:41:57 PM Reforming payment practices in commercial contracts: Key implications of the Commercial Payments Bill By Joanna Bouloux The Commercial Payments Bill (introduced by the Government to reform payment practices in commercial contracts) was debated in the House...
5/27/2026 1:29:21 PM Your brain on trial - cognitive biases in dispute resolution By Pauline Lépissier Effectively managing and resolving disputes requires parties to seek prompt legal advice and continuously assess risk. Escalating...
5/19/2026 1:00:49 PM Procurement Act 2023: early judicial guidance on automatic suspension By Thomas Molony Kris Kelliher The Technology and Construction Court’s decision in ParkingEye Ltd v Velindre University NHS Trust provides the first substantive...
2/12/2026 4:41:17 PM Key Takeaways from Devonshires’ Breakfast Briefing - Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill By Jonathan Corris Mark Foxcroft Today we were pleased to host a breakfast briefing on the major package of commonhold and wider leasehold reform measures released by the...
2/12/2026 3:28:44 PM Government releases Welsh version of commonhold consultation on banning leasehold for new flats By Mark Foxcroft Jonathan Corris The UK Government has now released the Welsh version of its open consultation on moving to a reformed commonhold system and introducing a...
1/27/2026 12:31:05 PM Latest seismic announcements from Government - draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill published and consultation on banning leasehold for new flats commenced By Jonathan Corris Mark Foxcroft “As I have mentioned before, this represents one of the most significant shifts in the living sector and the wider real estate landscape...
1/27/2026 12:01:42 PM Ofgem heat networks regulation begins: Key changes coming into effect on 27 January 2026 By Mark Foxcroft Kris Kelliher Kirsten Taylor From 27 January 2026, Ofgem will begin regulating heat networks across Great Britain. The new framework is implemented under The Heat...
1/26/2026 3:46:39 PM Briefing: New £15bn Warm Homes Plan announced as Government confirms ‘Biggest Home Upgrade Programme in British History’ By Ben Halsey Caroline Mostowfi Jamie Leonard On 20 January 2026, the UK Government published the long‑awaited Warm Homes Plan, setting out a £15 billion national programme to upgrade...
1/22/2026 5:04:50 PM Inquests from an Employment Perspective: How to Manage Issues Arising from Inquests By Narin Masera Melissa Chuttur Charlotte Greatorex In this article, we examine the range of employment considerations and issues that can arise following an unexpected death. What is an...