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Key Legal Considerations For Investing In UK Commercial Real Estate
Simon Elliott’s articles from Greenberg Traurig, LLP are most popular: within Real Estate and Construction topic(s) in United Kingdom The UK has an established real estate market supported by a developed legal and regulatory framework.
Using Integrin αvβ6-Targeted Positron Emission Tomography Imaging to Longitudinally Monitor Radiation-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis In Vivo
BIOLOGY CONTRIBUTIONArticles in PressOpen access ⁎Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri †Department of Chemistry, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri Publication History: Received September 13, 2023; Accepted August 8, 2024; Published online September 13, 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.08.034Also available on ScienceDirect Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc.
An Option To Dispose Of Property Does Not Necessarily Give Rise To A Taxable Disposal
In the appeal case of Krishnamohan v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 346, the UK's First-Tier Tribunal ("FTT") determined that an agreement titled "Option Agreement" that was entered into to dispose of certain properties, does not, for capital gains tax purposes, constitute the grant of an option to dispose until the grantee's right to exercise the option is no longer contingent on events within the taxpayers control.
An option to dispose of property does not necessarily give rise to a taxable disposal | JD Supra
In the appeal case of Krishnamohan v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 346, the UK’s First-Tier Tribunal (“FTT”) determined that an agreement titled “Option Agreement” that was entered into to dispose of certain properties, does not, for capital gains tax purposes, constitute the grant of an option to dispose until the grantee’s right to exercise the option is no longer contingent on events within the taxpayers control.
UK Court ruled debenture is void for non-registration despite there being a Companies House registration certificate | JD Supra
In the recent case of Re VE Global UK Ltd (In Administration) [2024] EWHC 749 (Ch), the High Court explored whether a certificate of registration issued by Companies House can be considered as conclusive evidence of due registration of security. The ruling and the considerations made in this case highlight the importance of ensuring that the relevant security document that is being presented for registration is drafted sufficiently and the process for registration is followed meticulously.
UK Court Ruled Debenture Is Void For Non-Registration Despite There Being A Companies House Registration Certificate
In the recent case of Re VE Global UK Ltd (In Administration) [2024] EWHC 749 (Ch), the High Court explored whether a certificate of registration issued by Companies House can be considered as conclusive evidence of due registration of security. The ruling and the considerations made in this case highlight the importance of ensuring that the relevant security document that is being presented for registration is drafted sufficiently and the process for registration is followed meticulously.
Government Response To Consultation On Building Safety Levy Suggests It May Not Just Apply To 'Higher-Risk Buildings' In England
In this article, we discuss the key findings from the UK government's response to the consultation on its new powers to impose a 'Building Safety Levy' ("Levy") under the Building Safety Act 2022 ("BSA 2022"). The BSA 2022 established the power for the UK government to create the new Levy, with the principle purpose of reclaiming the costs that the government has or will incur in the remediation of building safety defects.
Government response to consultation on Building Safety Levy suggests it may not just apply to ‘higher-risk buildings’ in England | JD Supra
In this article, we discuss the key findings from the UK government’s response to the consultation on its new powers to impose a ‘Building Safety Levy’ (“Levy”) under the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA 2022”). The BSA 2022 established the power for the UK government to create the new Levy, with the principle purpose of reclaiming the costs that the government has or will incur in the remediation of building safety defects.
Government response to consultation on Building Safety Levy suggests it may not just apply to ‘higher-risk buildings’ in England
In this article, we discuss the key findings from the UK government’s response to the consultation on its new powers to impose a ‘Building Safety Levy’ (“Levy”) under the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA 2022”). The BSA 2022 established the power for the UK government to create the new Levy, with the principle purpose of reclaiming the costs that the government has or will incur in the remediation of building safety defects.
Finance Bill 2023-2024 Introduces Changes To REIT Rules
Amendments to the UK real estate investment trust (REIT) rules were introduced in the new Finance Bill 2023-2024, which is expected to become law in the summer of 2024. Published on 29 November 2023, the amendments reaffirm a number of measures announced by the UK Government when the first draft of the legislation was published in July 2023, as well as containing a number of further changes to the REIT rules.
Finance Bill 2023-2024 Introduces Changes to REIT Rules | JD Supra
Amendments to the UK real estate investment trust (REIT) rules were introduced in the new Finance Bill 2023-2024, which is expected to become law in the summer of 2024. Published on 29 November 2023, the amendments reaffirm a number of measures announced by the UK Government when the first draft of the legislation was published in July 2023, as well as containing a number of further changes to the REIT rules.
Choroid plexus tumours: a study on prognosticating factors on clinical and educational outcome
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High Court Ruled That Lender Suffered No Loss Despite Negligent Valuation Of Security
On 27 September 2023, the British High Court ruled that the claimant relying on the defendant's report suffered no actionable loss, despite the defendant's admission of negligence. The case of Hope Capital Ltd v Alexander Reece Thomson LLP revolved around a lender's claim against its appointed valuer for breach of contract and negligence concerning a loan security valuation.
High Court Ruled That Lender Suffered No Loss Despite Negligent Valuation of Security | JD Supra
On 27 September 2023, the British High Court ruled that the claimant relying on the defendant’s report suffered no actionable loss, despite the defendant’s admission of negligence. The case of Hope Capital Ltd v Alexander Reece Thomson LLP revolved around a lender's claim against its appointed valuer for breach of contract and negligence concerning a loan security valuation.
Building Safety Act 2022: Key Provisions For Property Owners Original
The Building Safety Act 2022 (the "Act") ushered in a comprehensive and rigorous building safety regime, particularly affecting certain residential buildings classified as "higher-risk building". In our previous article titled "Building Safety Act 2022: What Lenders Need to Know", we discussed some of the new additional responsibilities, liabilities, and considerations that lenders may need to face to ensure compliance with the new legislation.
Building Safety Act 2022: Key Provisions for Property Owners
The Building Safety Act 2022 (the “Act”) ushered in a comprehensive and rigorous building safety regime, particularly affecting certain residential buildings classified as “higher-risk building”. In our previous article titled “Building Safety Act 2022: What Lenders Need to Know”, we discussed some of the new additional responsibilities, liabilities, and considerations that lenders may need to face to ensure compliance with the new legislation.
Building Safety Act 2022: What Lenders Need to Know
The enactment of the Building Safety Act 2022 (the “Act”) in the United Kingdom brings about significant changes to building safety regulations. While the Act primarily aims to enhance building safety standards, it also introduces various new challenges for lenders who finance construction projects. Lenders may now face additional responsibilities, liabilities and considerations to ensure compliance with the new legislation.
New EPC Regulations: What You Need To Know - Landlord & Tenant - Leases - UK
Nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from the real estate sector. With the rising focus on carbon emissions reduction and improving energy efficiency, it was inevitable that the UK government would turn to Energy Performance Certificate ("EPC") improvements as a vital element in achieving the goal of "net zero" by 2050.
New EPC Regulations: What You Need to Know | JD Supra
Nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from the real estate sector. With the rising focus on carbon emissions reduction and improving energy efficiency, it was inevitable that the UK government would turn to Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) improvements as a vital element in achieving the goal of “net zero” by 2050.
New EPC Regulations: What You Need to Know
Nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from the real estate sector. With the rising focus on carbon emissions reduction and improving energy efficiency, it was inevitable that the UK government would turn to Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) improvements as a vital element in achieving the goal of “net zero” by 2050.
Report Discusses Potential Impact of ESG Claims on Directors and Officers Insurance | JD Supra
In its 2023 report on trends in directors & officers (D&O) liability insurance policies, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty highlighted risks associated with evolving ESG regulation and the increasing pace of climate change litigation. According to the report, “companies continue to see pressure around ESG issues as regulations are implemented around the world.
Report Discusses Potential Impact Of ESG Claims On Directors And Officers Insurance - Climate Change - Worldwide
In its 2023 report on trends in directors & officers (D&O) liability insurance policies, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty highlighted risks associated with evolving ESG regulation and the increasing pace of climate change litigation. According to the report, "companies continue to see pressure around ESG issues as regulations are implemented around the world.
Report Discusses Potential Impact of ESG claims on Directors and Officers Insurance
In its 2023 report on trends in directors & officers (D&O) liability insurance policies, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty highlighted risks associated with evolving ESG regulation and the increasing pace of climate change litigation. According to the report, “companies continue to see pressure around ESG issues as regulations are implemented around the world.
New 8th Edition CLLS Certificate of Title: What You Need to Know | JD Supra
The City of London Law Society (“CLLS”) Certificate of Title is a standard form document that is used in real estate financings to provide lenders with an overview and certain certifications of the properties they are lending against, such as certifying title to property. On 9th May 2023, CLLS published its new 8th edition of its Certificate of Title, replacing the previous edition that was originally launched back in 2012 and subsequently updated in 2016.
New 8th Edition CLLS Certificate Of Title: What You Need To Know
The City of London Law Society ("CLLS") Certificate of Title is a standard form document that is used in real estate financings to provide lenders with an overview and certain certifications of the properties they are lending against, such as certifying title to property. On 9th May 2023, CLLS published its new 8th edition of its Certificate of Title, replacing the previous edition that was originally launched back in 2012 and subsequently updated in 2016.
New 8th Edition CLLS Certificate of Title: What You Need to Know
The City of London Law Society (“CLLS”) Certificate of Title is a standard form document that is used in real estate financings to provide lenders with an overview and certain certifications of the properties they are lending against, such as certifying title to property. On 9th May 2023, CLLS published its new 8th edition of its Certificate of Title, replacing the previous edition that was originally launched back in 2012 and subsequently updated in 2016.
LMA Senior/Mezzanine Facility Drafting Guide and LMA Intercreditor Agreements for Real Estate Finance Transactions – Updates Published | JD Supra
The Loan Market Association has just published updates to its (a) drafting guide for its senior/mezzanine single currency term facility agreement for real estate finance multi-property investment transactions and (b) its recommended forms of intercreditor agreement for real estate finance transactions.
National Security and Investment Act 2021, Part 1 – Background and Key Features | JD Supra
In a series of articles in the coming months we will consider the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the “NSI Act”) and its impact on the real estate finance market. In this month’s article, we will provide some background on the NSI Act and introduce some of its key features. In the following months, we will discuss the notification and intervention provisions, sanctions for non-compliance, and impact on the real estate finance market in respect of the NSA Act.
LMA Senior/Mezzanine Facility Drafting Guide and LMA Intercreditor Agreements for Real Estate Finance Transactions - Updates Published
The Loan Market Association has just published updates to its (a) drafting guide for its senior/mezzanine single currency term facility agreement for real estate finance multi-property investment transactions and (b) its recommended forms of intercreditor agreement for real estate finance transactions.
National Security and Investment Act 2021, Part 1 - Background and Key Features
In a series of articles in the coming months we will consider the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the “NSI Act”) and its impact on the real estate finance market. In this month’s article, we will provide some background on the NSI Act and introduce some of its key features. In the following months, we will discuss the notification and intervention provisions, sanctions for non-compliance, and impact on the real estate finance market in respect of the NSA Act.
Interest Rate Hedging in Volatile Markets | JD Supra
The mini budget delivered by UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on Friday, 23 September received an overwhelmingly negative response from the financial markets. When Asian markets reopened on the Sunday night UK time that followed, and having had the weekend to digest the media response, the initial reaction to the budget was exacerbated, with the GBP hitting an all-time low of 1.03 against USD.
Turning to Fall September 2022: Sustainability-Linked Loans Series, Part 5 - Application of Sustainability-Linked Loans Principles to Real Estate Finance Transactions | Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP - JDSupra
September 30, 2022 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: In our August edition of REF News and Views, we continued our deep dive into the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles (“SLLP”) core components (“Core Components”) and looked at loan characteristics, reporting progress against sustainability performance targets, and verification. As a reminder, the SLLP set out a framework, enabling all market participants to clearly understand the characteristics of a SLL.
Action Required August 2022: Sustainability-Linked Loans Series, Part 4 – SLLP Core Components in Detail (Continued) | JD Supra
In our July edition of REF News and Views we began our deep dive into the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles (“SLLP”) core components (“Core Components”). As a reminder, the SLLP set out a framework, with the aim to enable all market participants to clearly understand the characteristics of a SLL.
Action Required August 2022: Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 – Register of Entities | JD Supra
August 31, 2022 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the “ECA”) came into force on 1 August 2022 and places new obligations on overseas entities holding real estate in the United Kingdom.
What's the Use (Clause)? July 2022: Sustainability-Linked Loans Series, Part 3 – The SLLP Core Components in Detail | JD Supra
July 29, 2022 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: In our June edition of REF News and Views, we further explored the growing field of sustainability-linked loans (“SLLs”) by introducing and outlining the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles (“SLLP”) and the SLLP core components (“Core Components”).
Sustainability-Linked Loans Series, Part 3 – The SLLP Core Components In Detail - Real Estate - United States
In our June edition of REF News and Views, we further explored the growing field of sustainability-linked loans ("SLLs") by introducing and outlining the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles ("SLLP") and the SLLP core components ("Core Components"). As a reminder, the SLLP were published to provide a framework of principles to help market participants understand and identify the key components in establishing sustainability-linked loans.
ABCD ... ROFR and SLL June 2022 - Sustainability-Linked Loans Series, Part 2 – The Sustainability-Linked Loans Principles | JD Supra
In our May edition of REF News and Views, we provided an introduction to sustainability-linked loans (“SLLs”). As a reminder, SLLs emerged alongside green loans as a result of the movement towards greater awareness and improving environmentally and socially beneficial outcomes in the way corporates and lenders effect their lending, investment and other business decisions.
That's 'Interest'ing May 2022: Sustainability Linked Loans Series, Part 1 – Introduction to Sustainability Linked Loans | JD Supra
In our last few editions of REF News and Views, we featured the Green Loan Series of articles in which we discussed the emergence of “green loans” and the Green Loan Principles − those principles that form the proposed framework for market standards, guidelines and methodology to be adopted across the green loan market.
Green Loans Series, Part 3 – Green Loan Principles In Real Estate Finance - Real Estate - United States
In our March edition of REF News and Views, we focused on the four core components to qualifying as a Green Loan Principles (“GLP”)-compliant green loan product.
Alterations Provisions April 2022 - Green Loans Series, Part 3 – Green Loan Principles in Real Estate Finance | JD Supra
In our March edition of REF News and Views, we focused on the four core components to qualifying as a Green Loan Principles (“GLP”)-compliant green loan product.
In our February edition of REF News and Views, we introduced the Green Loan Principles (“GLP”) that were published by the Loan Market Association (“LMA”). The GLP seeks to help facilitate and support environmentally sustainable economic activity by providing a framework of market standards, guidelines and methodology that can be consistently adopted across the green loan market.
Green Loans Series, Part 2 – The Four Core Components Of The Green Loan Principles - Environment - United States
United States: Green Loans Series, Part 2 – The Four Core Components Of The Green Loan Principles 01 April 2022 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors In our February edition of REF News and Views, we introduced the Green Loan Principles ("GLP") that were published by the Loan Market Association ("LMA").
Going Green February 2022 - Green Loans Series, Part 1 – Green Loans and the Green Loan Principles | JD Supra
In our January edition of REF News and Views, we discussed some key recent ESG developments in Europe and the UK in the financial markets. We want to follow this up over the coming months with a series of articles where we consider ESG further by delving deeper into the emergence of “green loans” and the Green Loan Principles − those principles that seek to form the framework of market standards, guidelines and methodology to be adopted across the green loan market.
The New Normal? - June 2021: Negative Pledges in Commercial Real Estate Financings - Why Do We Need Them? | JD Supra
Negative pledges are contractual constructs widely used in many financings − from simple mortgage loans to complex, large-scale real estate financing transactions − and, as a result, are often taken as a market standard inclusion in finance documents. That said, why do lenders insist we have them? Why are they necessary even in secured financings where the lender has the benefit of first ranking security?
Something Special, April 2021 | Issue No. 23 - Insurance Broker Letters in Commercial Real Estate Financings: Why Do We Need Them? | JD Supra
Insurance is a key and critical element to any commercial real estate financing. After all, such financings are usually limited recourse, such that the properties will be owned by a special purpose vehicle with no other equally valuable assets. In that regard, the lenders will be intent on knowing that the fundamental collateral that supports their debt is protected from destruction, damage, or any other events that could affect the value and income stream generated from such asset.
LIBOR Update - Real Estate and Construction - United States
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. LIBOR has been a key interest rate benchmark for many decades, used as the principal reference rate to several hundred trillions of dollars in derivatives, bonds, loans and securitizations. However, when the LIBOR manipulation scandal unraveled itself in 2012, widespread problems with regard to the reliability of LIBOR were identified.
Springing Forward, March 2021 | Issue No. 22: LIBOR Update | JD Supra
LIBOR has been a key interest rate benchmark for many decades, used as the principal reference rate to several hundred trillions of dollars in derivatives, bonds, loans and securitizations. However, when the LIBOR manipulation scandal unraveled itself in 2012, widespread problems with regard to the reliability of LIBOR were identified.
Safeguarding in the COVID-19 pandemic: a UK tertiary children’s hospital experience
Safeguarding in the COVID-19 pandemic: a UK tertiary children’s hospital experience Free http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8982-568XKavitha Masilamani1, William B Lo2, Ashish Basnet2, Jane Powell3, Desiderio Rodrigues2, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2916-3973William Tremlett4, Deepthi Jyothish5, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0450-3129Geoff Debelle1 1 General Paediatrics, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK 2 Neurosurgery, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation...
Bouncing Back January 28, 2021 | Issue No. 20 - English Courts Consider Material Adverse Effect Clause Invoked by the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic | Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP - JDSupra
In the recent case of Travelport Ltd v Wex Inc [2020] EWHC 2670 (Comm) (the “Travelport Case”), the High Courts of England considered the construction of a material adverse effect clause (“MAE Clause”) in which a party sought to invoke the provision as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
English Courts Consider Material Adverse Effect Clause Invoked By The Effects Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
UK: English Courts Consider Material Adverse Effect Clause Invoked By The Effects Of The COVID-19 Pandemic 30 January 2021 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
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