Rights of light and the modern cityscape
The High Court’s ruling in Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd and Powell v Ludgate House Ltd [2025] EWHC 1724 (Ch) offers key guidance for rights of lights disputes in urban developments. Matthew Weal, Hugh Le-Gear and Shanna Davison discuss the court’s approach, and the implications for developers and practitioners
Eight AML questions the SRA may ask
Richard Simms from AMLCC sets out the eight questions you should ask to establish if your firm is anti-money-laundering compliant before you get a visit from the Solicitors Regulation Authority
7 key considerations when advising on climate risk in property transactions
Warren Gordon outlines how the Law Society’s checklist for property practitioners can raise awareness of any relevant climate risks to clients
Renters’ rights – 10 things you need to know
The Renters’ Rights Bill will result in some wide-ranging changes to the residential renting regime in England and Wales. David Smith answers some frequently asked questions about what practitioners can expect
Protecting premises from terrorist attacks
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 had royal assent in April 2025. Warren Gordon, Rosalind Morgan and Lukas Rootman look at how it will affect those responsible for relevant premises and events