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Registered social landlords in Wales: the latest regulatory judgements
What do recent Welsh Registered Social Landlord regulatory judgements tell us about the sector? Ellen Damlica explains.
Small claims, mediation and discontinuances
Providing a robust response in small claims matters can save a significant amount of costs, writes Tom Danter.
Statutory powers of survey under Housing and Planning Act 2016
David Richardson analyses a recent case on statutory powers of survey under the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and sets out some important takeaways for acquiring authorities.
Recent developments and social public works clauses for Welsh construction contracts over £2m
Welsh public bodies and contractors entering into construction or outsourcing contracts with Welsh Government and Welsh public bodies need to be aware of the new socially responsible reporting duties, the new model clauses for works contracts over £2m and the public services outsourcing and workforce code, write Kate Howell and Jan Cumming.
Project Bank Accounts under scrutiny
A new Technology and Construction Court (TCC) decision involving Vale of Glamorgan Council has put project bank accounts in the spotlight. Sasha Pirbhai, William O’Brien, Deniz Agirbas and William Collins analyse the ruling.
Preliminary findings on factual causation and dangerousness
Tom Danter looks at the lessons from a recent claim against a council over injuries sustained at a skate park.
Upper Tier Tribunal clarifies the scope of “Educational Provision” under ALNET
Martin Jones, Partner and Head of Regulatory, and Laura Zverev, Senior Associate, at Hugh James reflect on the significance of a recent Upper Tribunal decision, which provides important clarification on the boundary between educational provision and health care under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018.
Limitation and other arguments in subsidence claims
Tom Danter looks at the lessons from a recent subsidence claim brought against a local authority.
Expanding the scope of socially responsible procurement in Wales
Nicola Cullen analyses key changes introduced earlier this year in relation to socially responsible procurement in Wales.
From spend to social impact – new procurement reporting duties in Wales
From 1 April 2026 procurement reporting in Wales entered a new phase. Alex Christen and Elen Masters look at the key changes.
The duty to meet respite care needs
The Administrative Court in Wales recently declared that a local authority acted unlawfully by failing to meet respite care needs. David Gardner explains why.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – it applies in Wales?!
Dominic Evans considers how the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will impact landlords in Wales.
Revisiting habitual residence
Alexander Ruck Keene KC (Hon) looks at when and how the Court of Protection can revisit habitual residence.
Automatic suspensions under the Procurement Act 2023: the first case
The test for lifting the automatic suspension under Section 102 of the Procurement Act 2023 (“PA23”) has been considered by the Courts for the first time, resulting in confirmation that the new test is significantly different to the American Cyanamid test and the suspension being maintained pending trial. Ed Williams looks at why.
Ordinary residence - Worcestershire revisited?
Peggy Etiebet and Lee Parkhill analyse the amendments to section 117(3) of the Mental Health Act 1983 by the Mental Health Act 2025.
