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Low carbon hydrogen could play a significant role in the UK’s decarbonisation strategy, but delivering viable hydrogen projects depends on securing the financing needed to make them a reality. Hydrogen offtake agreements sit at the heart of that process, being a key consideration in determining whether a project is bankable. Given the hydrogen market is in the early stages of development, the structure and allocation of risk in hydrogen offtake agreements continue to evolve.

The summer holidays have begun, and many employers face a familiar challenge: balancing increased requests for annual leave against the operational needs of the business. This year, employers may also notice greater awareness of family-friendly workplace rights following the ongoing implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025, and may therefore see an increase in flexible working and/or parental leave requests.

Building on the success of our 2025 Renters’ Rights Bill events and roundtables, we are pleased to invite you to join us for an interactive discussion focused on the ongoing implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act. These roundtables will provide an opportunity for our property disputes team to share the latest legal developments and practical considerations, while also encouraging open discussion on the challenges, trends and lessons emerging across the sector.

Building on the success of our 2025 Renters’ Rights Bill events and roundtables, we are pleased to invite you to join us for an interactive discussion focused on the ongoing implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act. These roundtables will provide an opportunity for our property disputes team to share the latest legal developments and practical considerations, while also encouraging open discussion on the challenges, trends and lessons emerging across the sector.

Building on the success of our 2025 Renters’ Rights Bill events and roundtables, we are pleased to invite you to join us for an interactive discussion focused on the ongoing implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act. These roundtables will provide an opportunity for our property disputes team to share the latest legal developments and practical considerations, while also encouraging open discussion on the challenges, trends and lessons emerging across the sector.

Ashfords regulatory team is pleased to invite you to an engaging and interactive regulatory breach mock trial on Thursday 17 September at our Exeter office. Based on a Health and Safety Executive prosecution of a company and senior individual following a fatal fall from height, this session is designed for organisations seeking to enhance their understanding of how the enforcement of health and safety breaches plays out in the criminal courts.

The judgment in the Mulalley & Co Ltd v Sto Ltd (2026) case* is an important decision in terms of the Building Safety Act 2022, and in particular the extent to which a cladding manufacturer should bear responsibility for remediation costs. There have been a very limited number of decisions since the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 and each case that does get as far as a published judgment brings with it important principles to guide parties involved in construction projects.

Ashfords received Band 1 rankings in Private Wealth Law and Private Wealth Disputes. Partner Kerry Morgan-Gould retained her Band 1 ranking for Private Wealth Disputes and partner Michael Alden retained his Band 1 ranking for Private Wealth Law.

On 15 April 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) wrote to all registered providers of social housing in England to highlight important changes affecting shared ownership, particularly in light of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The letter, accompanied by an information note, signals a clear expectation that providers should review their policies, procedures, and lease documentation to ensure continued compliance.

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