This Practice Note looks at the insurance issues that can arise where construction works, such as refurbishment and fit-out works, are carried out to an existing building. It considers which party typically maintains buildings insurance and which parties may be covered by such buildings insurance. It also explains the insurance position where a tenant carries out works to a property, and looks at the approach under the JCT and NEC standard form construction contracts. Who maintains and is covered by buildings insurance? Freeholders An existing building should be insured by appropriate buildings insurance cover. This is typically taken out by the freeholder of a property. Buildings insurance should provide cover for the cost of rectifying, replacing or reinstating any damage caused to the property structure, eg the roof, walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows. It should also cover any landlord’s fixtures and fittings and underground tanks, pipes and cables. The full cost of rebuilding or reinstating the property should be covered if the damage is caused by an insured risk (this will be defined in the policy, but

Works to trees Generally, work to trees does not constitute development under section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990) so that planning permission is not required (see Practice Note: Operational development). However, TCPA 1990, s 197 imposes a duty on a local planning authority (LPA) to: • ensure, whenever it is appropriate, that in granting planning permission for any development adequate provision is made, by the imposition of conditions, for the preservation or planting of trees, and • make such tree preservation orders (TPOs) as appear to the LPA to be necessary in connection with the grant of such permission Works to trees should therefore be carried out in compliance with any applicable planning conditions and, if trees are protected by a TPO, certain works to such trees are prohibited without the LPA’s consent (see below: Protecting trees through tree preservation orders). Additionally, TCPA 1990, s 211 (and related regulations) requires the LPA to be notified in advance of works to certain trees in conservation

Working environment Risk factor Requirement Compliant? Required action Ventilation Is the work area adequately ventilated by a sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air? Yes/No/Not applicable [Insert any required action] Ambient temperature Is the work area at a reasonable and comfortable temperature? Yes/No/Not applicable [Insert any required action] Cleanliness Is the work area sufficiently clean? Yes/No/Not applicable [Insert any required action] Sufficient space Is there sufficient floor area, height and unoccupied space for purposes of health, safety and welfare? Is there room to change position and move about? Yes/No/Not applicable [Insert any required action] Noise Are levels of noise comfortable? Yes/No/Not applicable [Insert any required action] Obstructions Are floors and traffic routes free from obstruction? Yes/No/Not applicable [Insert any required action] Windows Can the windows be opened and safely cleaned? Yes/No/Not applicable [Insert any required action] Sanitary conveniences Is there access to suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences? Yes/No/Not applicable [Insert any required action] Lighting Risk factor Requirement Compliant? Required action Room lighting Is the work area suitably and sufficiently lit (not too bright nor too dim)? Yes/No/Not applicable [Insert any required action] Emergency lighting Is there any form of emergency lighting? Yes/No/Not

ARCHIVED : This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. A Practice Note on the WADA Code 2015 is available: World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code 2015 [Archived] Purpose of the WADA Code The World Anti-Doping Code (the Code) applies to all sports and harmonises regulation regarding anti-doping in sports. The Code provides a framework for anti-doping policies, rules and regulations for sports organisations and public authorities. Key features of the Code: • adoption of the Code by the Olympic Movement is necessary (see Practice Note: Sports arbitration—an introduction) • only sports that adopt and implement the Code may be included in the programme of the Olympic Games • members of professional leagues and sports organisations outside the Olympic Movement must comply with the Code when they take part in events or tournaments under the jurisdiction of organisations that have implemented the Code Implementation The Code is implemented by sports organisations by each ensuring that: 'their own rules and policies are in compliance with the mandatory articles and principles of the Code.

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. Later versions of the WADA Code are available on the WADA website. Purpose of the WADA Code The World Anti-Doping Code (the Code) applies to all sports and harmonises regulation for anti-doping in sports. The Code provides a framework for anti-doping policies, rules and regulations for sports organisations and public authorities. Key features of the Code: • adoption of the Code by the Olympic Movement is necessary (see Practice Note: Sports arbitration—an introduction) • only sports that adopt and implement the Code may be included in the programme of the Olympic Games • members of professional leagues and sports organisations outside of the Olympic Movement must comply with the Code when they take part in events or tournaments under the jurisdiction of organisations that have implemented the Code The Code has been significantly revised in accordance with resolutions taken by the World Anti-Doping Agency in Johannesburg, South Africa on 15 November 2013. The revisions took effect from 1 January 2015.

The World Bank has published a discussion paper evaluating Talent Beyond Boundaries’ employer-led model for enabling displaced professionals to access international employment and skilled-worker visas. Preliminary findings indicate that relocation through the programme improves employment, earnings, perceived safety and social integration. However, the paper identifies significant barriers to expansion, including limited employer demand, high recruitment and immigration costs, missing documentation, lengthy processing times and policy uncertainty.

TMT analysis: Brinsley Dresden (co-head, Advertising & Marketing), Alex Kelham (partner, Sports Law) and Lauren Stone (managing associate) discussed ambush marketing, the UK legal framework, the rights landscape and practical clearance tips for brands.

STOP PRESS: A revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework was published on 17 August 2026. This content is being reviewed in light of the revised version. Importance of World Heritage Sites (WHSs) The UK is a State Party to the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (the Convention). The World Heritage Committee maintains the World Heritage List. WHSs are sites, places, monuments or buildings of Outstanding Universal Value to all of humanity. Signatories of the Convention must identify, protect and conserve their WHSs for future generations. WHSs in the UK include: Stonehenge, Kew Gardens, Maritime Greenwich, Canterbury Cathedral, Saltaire, Hadrian’s Wall, Jodrell Bank, the Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales and the whole of the City of Bath. Designation of a WHS by UNESCO on its own brings no additional statutory controls. However, protection in England and Wales is afforded through the planning system—as set out below—as well as through the other designations because parts of WHSs are often also designated as listed buildings (see Listed buildings—overview)

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) model arbitration clauses are as follows. Arbitration Any dispute, controversy or claim arising under, out of or relating to this contract and any subsequent amendments of this contract, including, without limitation, its formation, validity, binding effect, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, as well as non-contractual claims, shall be referred to and finally determined by arbitration in accordance with the WIPO Arbitration Rules. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of [[a sole arbitrator OR three arbitrators]]. The place of arbitration shall be [specify place]. The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be [specify language]. The dispute, controversy or claim shall be decided in accordance with the law of [specify jurisdiction]. Expedited arbitration Any dispute, controversy or claim arising under, out of or relating to this contract

The World Medical Association has adopted the 2024 revision of the Declaration of Helsinki, a cornerstone document in medical research ethics. The update introduces significant changes to enhance the ethical framework for human subject research. Key revisions include adopting more inclusive terminology, expanding applicability beyond physicians to all research stakeholders, emphasising participant engagement, addressing global justice concerns, refining approaches to vulnerability, updating guidance on data and biobanking, and introducing provisions for public health emergencies. The revision also strengthens commitments to environmental sustainability, research integrity, and the independence of ethics committees. These changes aim to modernise the Declaration's principles to address contemporary challenges in medical research whilst maintaining rigorous ethical standards.

Law360: The world's first comprehensive regulation of the tools known as artificial intelligence came into force on 1 August 2024, introducing restrictions on the development and use of the technology across all member states.

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has announced its forthcoming NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Buildings, ahead of the 2025 update cycle for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This tool aims to support the evaluation and strengthening of nation-level policy related to the built environment. It will enable policymakers, Green Building Councils (GBCs) and other stakeholders to assess and compare their countries’ NDCs, identifying areas where further action is necessary to increase the ambition and effectiveness of their NDCs and national policies to align their sector with a 1.5ºC trajectory. The tool will evaluate NDCs based on criteria such as carbon, resilience and adaptation, circularity, water, biodiversity, health, equity and access, and finance mechanisms. WorldGBC is collaborating with five GBCs across Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Nigeria, and the Philippines to develop the tool. In early 2025, WorldGBC will launch a digitised version of the tool.