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All businesses face the growing threat of climate change litigation
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This month’s extreme floods in Germany, Belgium and now China have once more brought sharply into focus the issue of climate change and the growing global acknowledgment that there is a climate crisis. We are sure we would all acknowledge that previously scientists have been hesitant in linking extreme weather events with climate change but… Read More >
Procurement in a changing climate: Government requires carbon reduction plans from bidders
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On 5 June 2021, the UK Government issued a Procurement Policy Notice[1] which will require tenderers for public contracts with a value above £5 million to demonstrate how they will act to reduce their carbon emissions. The PPN is intended to take effect from 30 September 2021. Public procurement is a useful lever to help… Read More >
Cleared for take-off? – Supreme Court breathes new life into plans for Heathrow’s third runway
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In an article earlier this year, we considered the Court of Appeal’s ruling that Heathrow Airport’s plans for a third runway were illegal because no consideration was given to climate change obligations under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (“the Paris Agreement”). It was thought that the ruling could have wide-reaching implications, with the possibility… Read More >
Construction Week Middle East: Leaders in Construction Summit 2023
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We are delighted to be a Bronze sponsor of Construction Week Middle East’s Leaders in Construction Summit 2023. Taking place in Dubai on 20 September, the Summit aims to bring together industry experts to share their insights on the latest trends and technologies that will help drive net-zero strategy and achieve UAE’s Vision 2031. Lyndon… Read More >
The Impact of Innovative Technology in the Construction Industry: Staying Ahead of the Curve
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The construction industry continues to undergo a digital transformation with the integration of innovative technology which is transforming the way construction projects are designed, executed, and managed. In this article Ian Masser and Sophie-Rose Bowen discuss some of the ways that innovative technology is being used in the construction industry and the potential legal issues… Read More >
UK Public Procurement Open frameworks – open field or missed open goal?
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Introduction We have covered the reforms set out in the eagerly awaited Procurement Act 2023 in a number of articles. Those following developments will know that this important landmark legislation will present multifaceted changes to an area of law that had hitherto been shaped by the UK’s membership of the European Union. In its Green… Read More >
BEALE & CO SPONSOR CONSTRUCTION WEEK MIDDLE EAST LEADERS IN CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT 2023
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Beale & Co are delighted to be a Bronze sponsor of Construction Week Middle East Leaders in Construction Summit 2023. Taking place in Dubai on 20 September 2023, the Summit aims to bring together industry experts to share their insights on the latest trends and technologies that will help drive net-zero strategy and achieve UAE’s… Read More >
Great Power, Great Responsibility: Plugging In – Reforming the Electrical Grid Connection Regime in the UK
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A typical power generation project would until fairly recently have comprised construction of a fossil fuel, often gas-fired, power station. That power station would have been constructed on a site convenient for connection to the national electricity transmission grid, near an area of high demand. Nowadays, at least here in the UK, a typical project… Read More >
Temperature still rising: US antitrust backlash continues against insurers’ climate initiatives
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1. Introduction In our previous article, we explored the challenges insurers face in achieving cooperative climate action while adhering to competition law compliance. Notably, two leading insurers withdrew from the NetZero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) due to concerns surrounding competition law implications. However, recent developments have raised additional concerns for UK-based businesses regarding antitrust laws and… Read More >
Collective climate action for insurers: Can you be cooperative and competition compliant?
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Introduction Recently, two leading insurers have announced their intention to withdraw from the NetZero Insurance Alliance (“NZIA”), an alliance of insurers aimed at reducing carbon emissions. One of the insurers cited concerns relating to competition law compliance as the reason for leaving. The developments raise concerns as to whether it is possible for businesses to… Read More >