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Paying your way – CIL and planning obligations - In the third of our series on the detail in the Planning White Paper, we consider the government’s proposals for securing the delivery of infrastructure....By: Hogan Lovells

In this, the second bulletin in our series, we take a look at Pillar Two of the "Planning for the Future" White Paper – planning for beautiful and sustainable places. In this Pillar, the government sets out its vision for how a reformed planning system can enable the creation of beautiful places, protect and enhance the environment, and support the country's efforts to combat climate change and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050....By: Hogan Lovells

Aside from the long-awaited “Planning for the Future” White Paper, the big planning and development talking points of the summer have been the radical reforms to the Use Classes Order and the Permitted Development Rights (“PDR”) regime....By: Hogan Lovells

In early August, to much fanfare and the promise of "radical reform", the government published the "Planning for the Future" White Paper, setting out its route map to overhaul the planning system in England. The stated aims are laudable – who doesn't want a "simpler, faster and more predictable system"?...By: Hogan Lovells

With businesses around the world working remotely, virtual negotiations are now commonplace. Conducting important negotiations virtually has its challenges, but pre-planning can put you in a strong position for success. Please see full Publication below for more information....By: Hogan Lovells

Italy – Italian Government acts to facilitate equity injections in Italian companies - With Law Decree no. 16/7/2020, n. 76, which entered into force on 17 July 2020 (the "Simplifications Decree"), the Italian Government has introduced measures aimed at facilitating share capital increases and their implementation by the Italian companies....By: Hogan Lovells

It's difficult enough to keep on top of the news at the moment – not to mention the raft of recent changes to the planning system announced by Whitehall over the past couple of months. With that in mind, and as the Parliamentarians jet off in search of a quarantine-free summer break, we've collated a handy quick reference guide to the key recent planning and development changes – our recess round-up. Please see full Publication below for more information....By: Hogan Lovells

On 17 June 2020 the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted Law no. 61/2020/QH14 on investment (amended LOI) and Law no. 59/2020/QH14 on enterprises (amended LOE), which will take effect from 1 January 2021 and replace the current versions of these laws.Though largely a continuation of existing law, there are nonetheless several changes that could impact foreign investors in relation to their Vietnamese investments. Please see full Publication for more information....By: Hogan Lovells

Governments all over the world are continuing to take steps to strengthen their powers to intervene in foreign direct investments ("FDI") into their countries. These changes come at a time of increased scrutiny of foreign takeovers by governments across the globe, as economic protectionism continues to rise, while the long term response to the coronavirus pandemic is still cautiously unfolding. Please see full Publication below for more information....By: Hogan Lovells

As countries emerge from lockdown, talk turns to The Return of COVID-19. Here’s how to succeed in future force majeure claims and stop your projects from becoming what sounds like a second-rate horror movie....By: Hogan Lovells