Legal briefings
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The Mayor's New Planning Powers Fri 09 May 2008
Practice Area: Construction Industry
House Builders
Property
Social Housing
Discusses the new planning powers which have been given to the Mayor of London as a result of the Greater London Authority Act 2007.
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The Mayor's New Planning Powers (36Kb)
OFT Investigation of Construction Companies: What it could mean for you Wed 30 Apr 2008
Practice Area: Commercial
Construction Industry
House Builders
Social Housing
This Briefing discusses the recent announcement made by the Office of Fair Trading that various construction companies are under investigation for illegal cartel activity.
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Acquiring a Property Portfolio by Buying a Company Mon 31 Mar 2008
Practice Area: Commercial
House Builders
Property
Social Housing
This Briefing discusses the implications for a company when selling or purchasing a property portfolio.
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Government Evaluation of the Impact of the Licensing Act 2003 Mon 17 Mar 2008
Practice Area: Licensed Trade
Property
Discusses the findings of a Governmental review concerning the impact of the Licensing Act 2003.
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Wills and Estate Planning Fri 08 Feb 2008
Practice Area: Private Client
Arguably, your will is the single most important document you will sign during your life. A brief look through the shelves of this firm?s legal library will reveal a large number of books devoted to the subject, and further reading will reveal that the Courts of Chancery have dealt with cases of intestacy or inadequately drafted wills since their earliest days. We therefore advise a regular review of your testamentary arrangements. There are various reasons for this, the most important of which we explain in this note.
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