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As the UK gradually navigates its way out of lockdown, here is an updated snapshot summarising in one place the key COVID-19 legal developments currently affecting commercial real estate in these jurisdictions. Dentons' COVID-19 snapshots cover: significant developments since our previous snapshot alert on 22 July 2020; key legal restrictions of lockdown; key restrictions on enforcement action by commercial landlords; what enforcement action landlords can still take; impact of COVID-19 on...By:...

The government has called for good behaviour by parties to UK construction contracts. What does that mean in practice for those battling the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic? Experience of previous recessions warns us to expect more construction disputes as the national lockdown takes its toll on the UK economy. When cash flow is disrupted, whatever the reason, stress levels rise, people become more defensive and argumentative, disputes become a temporary solution to stave off payment.....

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Task Force recently published guidance on future-proofing contract amendments. This builds on its May 2020 guidance COVID-19 Contractual Best Practice Guidance (the May 2020 Guidance), which aimed to be a starting point for all parties for dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....By: Dentons

Like Count Dracula emerging from his lair and draining his victims, the COVID-19 virus manifested itself in early 2020, with the world left in the tight, cold, and unyielding grip of the ensuing pandemic. Millions were infected, too many lost their lives, and in the midst of it all, many business bled out, and ended up ceasing their operations. (See: Coronavirus pandemic deals fatal blow to struggling businesses) More corporate casualties are expected to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic in the....

The European Green Deal is a new growth strategy invented to reshape the EU economy. In the eyes of the European Commission, its scale exceed even post-war transformation in the West and post-Soviet transition in the East. The EU believes that is able to turn the urgent challenge of climate change into a unique opportunity to become a digital and green leader of the world. All EU policies and actions will have to contribute to the Green Deal objectives. The reader shall bear in mind that the...B...

The long awaited overhaul of the Unit Titles Act 2010 has moved one step further with the Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Bill having been introduced into Parliament earlier this month. The proposed changes address a number of issues that were identified in a 2016 MBIE consultation paper as needed to bring the Act into line with modern practice. Please see full article below for more information....By: Dentons

In response to COVID-19-related disruption, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is promoting the Conflict Avoidance Pledge (the Pledge) created by the Conflict Avoidance Coalition Steering Group (CACSG). However, successful conflict avoidance will also require a change in mindset for some....By: Dentons

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has created some serious issues for the construction industry. Unfortunately, the necessary focus on site safety and cash flow could result in another major challenge falling down the list of priorities – that of eliminating modern slavery from the supply chain....By: Dentons

Dentons' UK prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table. The July 2020 update is below. Information contained in our COVID-19 articles and publications is correct at the time of print. This is, however, a constantly evolving situation across the globe and specific advice and guidance should be sought as required....By: Dentons

As both England and Wales navigate their way out of lockdown, here is an updated snapshot summarising in one place the key COVID-19 legal developments affecting commercial real estate in these jurisdictions. Dentons' COVID-19 snapshots cover: significant developments since our previous snapshot alert on 9 June 2020; the key legal restrictions of lockdown; enforcement action by commercial landlords; the impact of COVID-19 on existing and proposed real estate documentation; government...By: Dento...