Legal Article
16 Jan 2020
In light of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2018, fire safety should be at the forefront of the minds of developers and home builders alike. Following the findings of an independent review being published in December 2019, housing developer Persimmon has been subjected to heavy criticism after a…
Housing & Regeneration
Legal Article
13 Jan 2020
Construction projects involve the completion of a myriad of deeds, contracts and other documents. Project staff at sophisticated corporate clients are usually very experienced in the business not only of negotiating such contracts but arranging for their signature too. So, what is the value in retaining…
Housing & Regeneration
Forbes News
28 Nov 2019
Forbes Solicitors has won a four-year contract to advise one of the largest groups of local authorities in the country after being named as a successful bidder for the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO)'s Regional Legal Services Framework. Established in 1976, the NEPO undertakes high-…
Housing & Regeneration
Legal Article
01 Nov 2019
County Lines describes gangs or organised criminals who export drugs into one or more UK importing areas. They use dedicated mobile phone lines or 'deal lines' and use children or vulnerable adults, to move / store the drugs. They use coercion, intimidation, violence, sexual violence and…
Housing & Regeneration
Legal Article
25 Oct 2019
It is common for tenancy agreements to require a tenant to pay a service charge to its landlord in return for services and maintenance of the property and communal areas. However, at times, there can be disparity between the services provided by the landlord and the service charge that is paid by the…
Housing & Regeneration
Forbes News
02 Oct 2019
Forbes Solicitors is celebrating after being recommended in 15 Legal 500 categories and ranking as a Top Tier Firm, with 35 lawyers listed as recommended. Forbes' category recommendations are up one from last year, with Contentious Trusts and Probate being ranked for the first time. The…
Housing & Regeneration
Legal Article
15 Aug 2019
The building control industry have received increased scrutiny as a direct result of the increasing focus on public protection after the tragic incident at Grenfell Tower… the impact is becoming more prevalent as Approved Inspectors' insurance policies are up for renewal… There…
Housing & Regeneration
Legal Article
15 Jul 2019
It has not quite been 10 years, but it has been some time now since the Equality Act 2010 hit the statute books. The swansong of Gordon Brown's Labour administration, it was an ambitious piece of legislation which sought to consolidate nearly 40 years' worth of anti-discrimination laws into a…
Housing & Regeneration
Forbes News
01 Jul 2019
Leading legal firm Forbes Solicitors has boosted the expertise and experience in its Housing and Regeneration (Property) team with a series of key appointments. The team, led by recently promoted Partner Jennifer Hankinson, has grown by 50% in the last year, with new appointments ranging…
Housing & Regeneration
Forbes News
13 Jun 2019
Jennifer Hankinson has been promoted to Partner to lead Forbes Solicitors' Housing and Regeneration (Property) Department. Jennifer, a Legal 500 recommended lawyer for 2019, specialises in housing and regeneration property law and worked as an in-house lawyer for a registered provider for…
Housing & Regeneration
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