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Land Promotion Agreements – “Tax Freezer Clauses” and “Tax Termination Rights”

Land Promotion Agreements – “Tax Freezer Clauses” and “Tax Termination Rights”

Partner Michael Higgin who leads our Strategic Land team looks at the uses, merits and shortcomings of these clauses in land promotion agreements

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The reinvigoration of Commonhold

The reinvigoration of Commonhold

The Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill which proposes to ban new leasehold flats and make commonhold the default tenure for residential developments is expected in the coming weeks.

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Adam Frisby, Jamie Corbett and International Surrogacy

Adam Frisby, Jamie Corbett and International Surrogacy

Adam Frisby and his fiancé, Jamie Corbett have recently welcomed the birth of their daughter conceived via a surrogate based in the US. But why did they choose to travel internationally for a surrogate instead of simply remaining in the UK?

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Residential Tenancies – A New Evolving Landscape – Part 3

Residential Tenancies – A New Evolving Landscape – Part 3

This is part 3 in our article series about the Renters’ Rights Act. Alanis Ingham-Cotterell explores what the current state of play is now that the legislation is in place.

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Digital ID and the future of Right to Work

Digital ID and the future of Right to Work

The latest Government announcements on digital ID indicate that a true overhaul of the Right to Work regime may now be on ice.

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New English language requirements for visas

New English language requirements for visas

Higher standards for English language were introduced on 8 January 2026, affecting three key visas.

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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: What will the soft opt-in rule mean for charities?

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: What will the soft opt-in rule mean for charities?

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) introduces a welcome reform that will reshape how charities manage their marketing communications and uphold data protection rules.

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Option to Tax – what is it?

Option to Tax – what is it?

Lauren Walker, a Senior Associate in the Real Estate team explains what an option to tax for property is and what it means for real estate transactions.

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Battery Storage Projects – Key things to consider

Battery Storage Projects – Key things to consider

Lauren Walker, a Senior Associate in the Real Estate team looks at some of the points to consider when entering into arrangements for the construction of a battery storage project.

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Enjoy the countryside, protect livestock

Enjoy the countryside, protect livestock

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 receives Royal Assent

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Solar Farms – Key things to consider

Solar Farms – Key things to consider

Lauren Walker, a Senior Associate in the Real Estate team looks at some of the points to consider when entering into arrangements for the construction of a solar farm.

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Easements: How property transaction issues can arise from the ‘Unity of Seisin’ principle

Easements: How property transaction issues can arise from the ‘Unity of Seisin’ principle

How the unity of seisin principle can create issues for mortgages of part, property purchases and subsequent sales

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