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The Week That Was - 2 May 2025

Published on 02 May 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

RPC promotes three new Partners and six Of Counsel in latest round of promotions

Published on 30 Apr 2025. By Annabella Chu, Partner and Adam Forster, Partner and Eleanor Harley , Partner and Bryony Howe, Of Counsel and Thomas Jenkins, Of Counsel and Liam McKay, Of Counsel and Emma Wherry, Of Counsel and Christopher Whitehouse, Of Counsel and Matthew Wood, Of Counsel

International law firm RPC has announced the promotion of three new Partners and six Of Counsel, effective 1 May 2025.

The Week That Was - 25 April 2025

Published on 25 Apr 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 17 April 2025

Published on 17 Apr 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 11 April 2025

Published on 11 Apr 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

Round-up of recent 1954 Act case law

Published on 04 Apr 2025. By Michael Duncan, Of Counsel

Three recent judgments give rise to important points for both owners and occupiers of commercial property.

The Week That Was - 4 April 2025

Published on 04 Apr 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 28 March 2025

Published on 28 Mar 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 21 March 2025

Published on 21 Mar 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 14 March 2025

Published on 14 Mar 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 7 March 2025

Published on 07 Mar 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 28 February 2025

Published on 28 Feb 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 21 February 2025

Published on 21 Feb 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 14 February 2025

Published on 14 Feb 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 7 February 2025

Published on 07 Feb 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 31 January 2025

Published on 31 Jan 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 24 January 2025

Published on 24 Jan 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 17 January 2025

Published on 17 Jan 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

For this week's The Week That Was, we have taken a look back at the top construction cases of 2024, including many that were featured in previous TWTW editions.

A guide to buying and selling English residential property

Published on 14 Jan 2025. By Elizabeth Alibhai, Partner and Sukh Ahark, Partner, Co-head of India Practice and Ben Roberts, Partner and Jon Ely, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner

We are seeing increased positivity in the English residential property market. In 2024, inflation reached the Bank of England’s 2% target, down from 11.1% in 2022, which was a significant factor in the return of consumer confidence and economic growth. Mortgage rates are falling slightly with approval rates at their highest level since 2022 as buyers continue to respond to increased certainty post-election. Property values are again on the rise while demand continues to outstrip supply.

The Week That Was - 10 January 2025

Published on 10 Jan 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 20 December 2024

Published on 20 Dec 2024. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 13 December 2024

Published on 13 Dec 2024. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 6 December 2024

Published on 06 Dec 2024. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 29 November 2024

Published on 29 Nov 2024. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 22 November 2024

Published on 22 Nov 2024. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 8 November 2024

Published on 08 Nov 2024. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 1 November 2024

Published on 01 Nov 2024. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 25 October 2024

Published on 25 Oct 2024. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 18 October 2024

Published on 18 Oct 2024. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was - 11 October 2024

Published on 11 Oct 2024. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

Architects' Code reforms – it's important that you have your say!

Published on 08 Oct 2024. By Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Emma Wherry, Of Counsel

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is consulting on a proposed new code of professional conduct for architects. The proposed new Code is shorter and simpler, but may be more complex to apply and more onerous. Architects should consider responding to the consultation by the deadline of 12 December 2024.