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Our South East team would like to invite you to a seminar
to consider the following topical issues:
Rights of Light
Recent case law appears to have enhanced the rights of those
whose light is infringed by redevelopments. With decisions
affirming that an injunction is the primary remedy for an
interference with property rights and indications that the
level of damages for infringements may be increasing, developers
need to be more aware than ever of how rights of light operate,
and how they can be prevented from hindering a redevelopment.
Speakers: Nik
Pidgeon, Partner & Lisa
Faulkner, Solicitor
Planning the New Landscape
A reflection upon a period of major reform in the planning
system which has created a radically different planning landscape
with the introduction of local development frameworks. This
draws upon recent experiences, and highlights practical ways
in which Developers can embrace the new system effectively
and profitably. It also considers proposals for further reform
under the Planning Bill, including the Government's plans
for a new financial tariff called the "community infrastructure
levy".
Speaker: Ben
Garbett, Partner (from May 08)
Developments in Construction standard forms and dispute
resolution
There has been a plethora of new construction "standard
form" contracts published over recent years, relating
to both building contracts and professional appointments.
The Government seems to be backing NEC3 for major public procurement.
What are the real differences between these forms, and do
they matter much? Do so called "patterning" forms
really result in fewer disputes? What dispute resolution options
seem to work best for the parties to construction contracts?
Speaker: David
Savage, Partner
Getting the most from your Professional Team
Properly structuring appointments of your professional team,
and the subsequent performance of that team, is critical to
delivering projects to time, cost and specification. At this
seminar we will consider what does, and does not work, when
appointing and managing professional teams. We will also be
discussing the risks that can arise at sub-contractor level
in relation to design liability.
Speaker: Stephen
Rockhill, Associate
The Impact of Climate Changes and the Environment
Climate Change is making its way to the very top of the political
agenda and will, perhaps, affect the property and construction
industry more than any other. Flooding and other environmental
issues dominate planning policy, and widespread anxiety about
energy consumption, and carbon emissions of buildings is leading
to a raft of regulatory controls that impact significantly
on property development and construction.
Speaker: Sue
Simms, Solicitor
Green Leases - Am I Bothered?
Why should a Landlord increase capital expenditure on measures
which make premises more efficient if the Landlord derives
no benefit? Recent initiatives by the Australian Government
have highlighted the possibility of collaboration between
Landlords and Tenants so that both benefit from measures which
may increase capital expenditure but which ultimately provide
a better return for both parties.
Speaker: Debra
Kent, Partner
For further information on the experience and expertise of
the Development and Regeneration Group please click
here.
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