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21 May 2026

Upwards-only rent reviews: The impact of legislative change

Upwards-only rent reviews (UORRs) have long been a defining feature of commercial leasing in England and Wales, particularly beloved by institutional landlords. Under such clauses, almost universally adopted in commercial leases, rent is reviewed at agreed intervals but may only increase or remain static, even where open market rental values have fallen. While this mechanism has historically underpinned investment confidence, it has also attracted criticism from occupiers and policymakers.

2 mins

21 May 2026

Law on late payments set for a rewrite: what do you need to know?

The Commercial Payments Bill set sail on its voyage through Parliament on 19 May. It is likely to arrive on the statute book some time in 2027. What's coming?

7 mins

14 May 2026

The Independent Football Regulator publishes final regulations

A practical guide to the Independent Football Regulator’s final regulations, outlining what clubs must do now to prepare for licensing, governance and compliance during the transition period.

6 mins

11 May 2026

Greener NHS, clearer accountability: What this means for health system leaders

A new report argues that NHS sustainability goals will only be delivered if accountability is strengthened and embedded in mainstream decision-making. We look at what this means for Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and system leaders.

2 mins

08 May 2026

Dynamic alignment with EU law

In April, it was widely reported that the UK Government is planning to legislate to enable ‘dynamic alignment’ with EU law.

1 mins

07 May 2026

Voluntary liquidation no bar to winding up

Court finds Voluntary Liquidator failed to act with independence and impartiality in management of CVL process and makes order for costs.

2 mins

07 May 2026

Court control over administrator choice

The High Court has confirmed the circumstances in which creditor applicants may secure urgent court appointed administrators, notwithstanding competing proposals and contingent claims, reinforcing key principles on creditor standing, urgency and perceived independence.

2 mins

07 May 2026

Putting assets beyond the reach of creditors

A reminder that s. 423 Insolvency Act 1986 need not be concerned with an insolvency, but also that claimants must satisfy not only that the purpose of the transaction was to put assets beyond the reach of creditors, but also that there was an undervalue.

2 mins

07 May 2026

Greensill director fails to strike out disqualification claim

The High Court has rejected an attempt by Alexander Greensill to strike out, or obtain summary judgment on, disqualification proceedings brought against him under section 6 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.

2 mins

07 May 2026

Administration concluded by winding-up order

After the administrators’ proposals were challenged by creditors, they applied to the court for “directions” seeking to remain in office pending a Supreme Court decision, despite objections from a majority of creditors. The court refused and made a winding up order.

3 mins

07 May 2026

In re Esken – comicile again!

Court holds that a Guernsey company in administration in England could be put into CVL using the para 83, Schedule B1 route of filing a notice with the Registrar.

2 mins

07 May 2026

Court ratifies a sale by joint provisional liquidators

The court has confirmed provisional liquidators were entitled to sell company assets pre winding up, holding that on exceptional facts and urgent circumstances such a sale fell within existing powers and would in any event have been ratified retrospectively.