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Adjudication Decision: Approbation and reprobation or “blowing hot and cold”
In this update Suryen Nullatamby, Solicitor in our Construction Team looks at the recent case of Dawnus Construction Holdings Limited v Marsh Life Limited [2017] EWHC 1066.
CICM appoints Robert Edge as new Chair of London
Robert Edge, our specialist debt recovery lawyer, has been appointed Chairman of the London branch of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM).
Devonshires advise on amalgamation of Paragon with Asra
Devonshires advised on the amalgamation of Paragon Community Housing and Asra Housing Association, which completed on 13 April 2017.
IT’S THE LAW: Infill sites – Mind the gap
As Registered Providers and other landowners continue to reassess their existing portfolios to help overcome the UK’s housing shortage, infill development is on the rise.
Are we going the REIT way?
The London Stock Exchange is beginning to see a surge in investor interest in UK housing stock through investment in tax efficient vehicles known as Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”).
Devonshires advise Martlet Homes on benchmark bond issue
Devonshires are delighted to have advised Martlet Homes Limited (Martlet) on its £400 million bond issue.
NHS Trust to be investigated for baby deaths
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust will be investigated following a number of baby deaths.
JCT Contracts: Change is coming!
JCT has released further contracts under its new 2016 suite.
Devonshires act for Salvation Army Housing Association
Devonshires’ Banking and Corporate teams acted for Salvation Army Housing Association on its merger with Chapter 1
CONSTRUCTION LAW UPDATE: Proliferation of “Smash & Grab” adjudication cases
In his recent decision, 16 March 2017, in Hutton Construction Limited and Wilson Properties (London) Limited [2017] EWHC 517 (TCC), Mr Justice Coulson expounded his views on the proliferation of the “smash & grab” cases and the courts’ robust and consistent approach vis-a-vis the increasing number of challenges brought by unhappy defendants in the Technology and Construction Court.
Devonshires advise The Welsh Housing Partnership on a £93,000,000 loan from PIC to support affordable housing in Wales.
Devonshires advise The Welsh Housing Partnership on a £93,000,000 loan from PIC to support affordable housing in Wales.
Deregulation Article: To notify (and when to notify)…
The HCA has today published its Direction and related guidance for non-profit private registered providers (NPRPs) on the requirement to notify the regulator of restructures and constitutional changes.
