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Brexit legislation tracker

This Practice Note tracks the progress of UK legislation introduced as part of the legislative project associated with the UK’s withdrawal from the

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries—CPSE

The Commercial Property Standard Enquiries(CPSEs) are a suite of documents prepared by members of the London Property Support Lawyers Group (LPSLG)

Anti-social behaviour—powers to close premises under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

Reform of anti-social behaviour powers (2014)The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (ABCPA 2014) received Royal Assent on 13 March

Contracts for Difference (CfD)—key features

Electricity market reform (EMR)The EMR programme was developed by the government to promote investment in secure forms of capacity and affordable low

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Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)—non-domestic property—transactional issues

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC before a property is sold or let can be difficult to satisfy when social distancing measures...

20th Oct

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Control of asbestos—duty to manage

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) place various duties on employers to protect employees from risks related to exposure to asbestos...

1st Oct

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Subsidence and sinkholes

Introduction to subsidenceSubsidence occurs when the ground underneath a structure is unable to support it effectively.Many factors can trigger...

25th Sep

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Land remediation relief

What is land remediation relief?Land remediation relief (LRR) is a relief from corporation tax for expenditure on remediating contaminated land or...

Produced in partnership with Begonia Filgueira FIEMA of Acuity Legal 25th Sep

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Land contamination—Law Society practice note on contaminated land

On 13 April 2016, the Law Society issued an updated practice note on contaminated land. Prior to this, the practice note dated 18 December 2014,...

25th Sep

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Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE)—environmental and health and safety enquiries

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSEs) are industry standard pre-contract enquiries used in commercial property transactions. CPSEs are...

25th Sep

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Invasive species—regulation and offences

What are invasive non-native species?Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are plants and animals that have been introduced to an area outside of their...

25th Sep

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Water industry regulation—Ofwat

This Practice Note sets out the key legal issues pertaining to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) and regulation of the water and...

25th Sep

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Lease transactions toolkit (environmental issues)—Commercial Property Standard Enquiries and additional environmental enquiries

Commercial Property Standard EnquiriesThe Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE) have become the industry standard pre-contract enquiries for...

25th Sep

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Riparian ownership—rights and responsibilities

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

25th Sep

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Japanese knotweed—management

Japanese knotweed was introduced to the UK in the 19th century as an ornamental garden plant. It had been used in Japan to stabilise sand banks and...

25th Sep

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Wildlife licences

What is a wildlife licence?A wildlife licence is required to carry out any activity prohibited under wildlife legislation, including to:•kill or take...

25th Sep

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Energy performance certificates (EPCs)—issues for commercial landlords and tenants

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC before a property is sold or let can be difficult to satisfy when social distancing measures...

25th Sep

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Nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher—common law liability for pollution

Private nuisancePrivate nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land or some right over or in connection with it....

25th Sep

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Invasive species and weeds—issues for property transactions

What are invasive species?‘Invasive species’ are those plants and animals that have the potential to occupy land, spread or grow in a manner that...

25th Sep

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Nuisance—the rule in Rylands v Fletcher

Private nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land or some right over or in connection with it. That...

25th Sep

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Sustainable securitisations

BREXIT: As of 31 January 2020, the UK is no longer an EU Member State, but has entered an implementation period during which it continues to be...

25th Sep

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Environmental Impact Assessment Directives—snapshot

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

25th Sep

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Planning use swaps

What are planning use swaps and how do they arise?There is no specific legislation governing planning use swaps.The need for use swaps can arise where...

25th Sep

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Climate change adaptation in public procurement

Brexit impact—public procurementThe UK public procurement regime derives from EU public procurement laws, and is therefore impacted by the UK’s...

25th Sep

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A guide to sustainable public procurement

Brexit impact—public procurementThe UK public procurement regime derives from EU public procurement laws, and is therefore impacted by the UK’s...

25th Sep

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Supply chain sustainability

The public increasingly hold organisations responsible for the impact of their suppliers' practices on the environment and local communities. Forward...

25th Sep

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Voluntary environmental reporting

Key drivers for voluntary environmental reportingA company may choose to report on environmental matters:•to gain a better understanding of its...

25th Sep

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Planning for sustainable development—regulation

Sustainable development essentially means keeping current development within sustainable levels, protecting the needs and resources of the environment...

25th Sep

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Sustainable development—definition and application at international level

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK...

25th Sep

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Sustainable development—the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015

Background to the Future Generations ActWhen first introduced in 2012, the Bill which became the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015...

25th Sep

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Sustainable development—definition and application at European Union (EU) level

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

25th Sep

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Sustainable development—definition and application at UK level

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK...

25th Sep

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Sustainable development—implications for developers

Developers face increasing legislative pressure to design, construct, maintain and demolish buildings in a sustainable way, ie by minimising impacts...

25th Sep

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UNCED, Earth Summit 1992—snapshot

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

25th Sep

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Sustainable procurement—private sector

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

25th Sep

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Green loans

What are green loans?This Practice Note considers the green loan market, focusing on the Green Loan Principles (GLP), published by the Loan Market...

Produced in partnership with Kathryn Emmett of Norton Rose Fulbright, Katie Knight of Norton Rose Fulbright and Rosa Mottershead 25th Sep

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Global and EU sustainable finance initiatives

In response to the Paris Agreement, governments and intra-governmental organisations launched a number of measures to promote sustainable finance. To...

Produced in partnership with Kathryn Emmett, Rosa Mottershead, Rob Marsh, Andrew Hedges, Imogen Garner and Cara Dowling of Norton Rose Fulbright 25th Sep

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Sustainability-linked loans

Following the first Green Loan Principles and in light of the increasing popularity and borrower diversity in the green loan market, the first ever...

Produced in partnership with Alec Buchanan of White & Case and Mindy Hauman of White & Case 26th Sep

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Presumption in favour of sustainable development

Policy contextThe original version of the National Planning Policy Framework (2012 NPPF) was published on 27 March 2012, taking immediate effect. It...

26th Sep

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Green belts

The fundamental aim of green belt policy is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open. The essential characteristics of green belts are...

26th Sep