News, articles & legal updates

Our social housing team are delighted to share recent cases from the higher jurisdiction courts in England and Wales that are relevant to the affordable housing sector.

1 March 2023

This article discusses the importance of managing safety risks, following the downgrading of a care home that was ordered to pay over £25,000.

27 February 2023

An employee who was dismissed after claiming Covid presented a ‘serious and imminent’ danger in the workplace loses their appeal.

21 February 2023

Decisions made my majority shareholders, who are often directors, may be detrimental to minority shareholders whose opinions may not be consulted on the decision. The Companies Act 2006 (section 994) provides protection for shareholders who are being unfairly prejudiced.

20 February 2023

Sarah Manley, Partner who specialises in commercial property matters, explores the impact of the proposed new Energy Performance Certificates (“EPC”) regulations on commercial properties.

20 February 2023

The recent Court of Appeal decision in O G Thomas Amaethyddiath v Turner (Thomas v Turner) has further clarified when a legal notice that contains errors will still be effective, and when it won’t.

17 February 2023

Clarke Willmott illuminates its Bristol office in red to help shed light on encephalitis, a potentially devastating infection of the brain.

14 February 2023

On the 10th anniversary of World Encephalitis Day, read about what Clarke Willmott is doing to raise awareness of encephalitis, a devastating condition

14 February 2023

Lawyers from our Cardiff office have advised housing association Silva Homes on the security for a £150 million bank refinancing and £100 million private placement.

9 February 2023