InFocus - Our Real Estate Dispute Resolution update (UK) - Spring 2025

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InFocus - Our Real Estate Dispute Resolution update (UK)

Spring 2025

May 06, 2025

United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom

Welcome to the Spring 2025 edition of InFocus. 

InFocus provides an update from our leading real estate dispute resolution team on the property issues that matter. We hope you enjoy reading the latest edition and welcome any feedback that you may have. 

Highlights in this edition include:
  • Horizon scanning: An overview of upcoming legal changes and updates, including the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, Renters’ Rights Bill, and the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
  • Building Safety Act 2022: Updates on recent developments and court applications across the UK, including the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 and the Building Safety (Wales) Bill
  • Motion pictures: Key cases and legal battles our team have been involved in, such as the landmark settlement with the Government worth over £6bn and the interim injunction for WM Morrison Supermarkets
  • Reflections: A round up of the key property related developments in England, Wales and Scotland, including an analysis of a duo of adverse possession decisions and their impact on land and boundary disputes
  • Real Estate Dispute Resolution training programme: A look back at our 2025 webinar sessions and upcoming sessions for 2025

 

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