




You have planning permission — but you still cannot lawfully break ground. For many developers, biodiversity net gain (BNG) is now the reason why. Since February 2024, BNG has been a mandatory planning requirement for most developments in England. Failure to address it properly can delay projects long after permission has been granted. This article […]
The High Court has now issued its landmark ruling in Getty Image v Stability AI. However, many will still be asking the question – what does this mean for AI developers and rights holders? Background On 16 January 2023 Getty Images commenced legal proceedings against Stability AI in the High Court. Getty’s claim included allegations […]
On 10 July 2025, the government surprised the nation with the proposal for the ban of upwards-only rent reviews. This was included within a Bill[1] introduced to Parliament. The Bill proposes the addition of a new schedule 7A to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and specifically targets commercial leases. This raises an important question: […]
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