Gavin Vollans

Nov 27, 2024 | mondaq.com | Christopher Collins |Nathaniel W. Lalone |Trisha Sircar |Gavin Vollans

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe. To read more issues of UK Financial Insights from Katten, please click here. By Christopher Collins, Nathaniel Lalone On November 1, the UK's onshored version of the EU's Securitisation Regulation was replaced by the UK's new regulatory framework for securitizations.

Nov 6, 2024 | mondaq.com | Rhodri Preece |Gavin Vollans

The UK is bracing itself for Rachel Reeves' Autumn Statement, Labour's first in 14 years and one that the government has already warned will likely be "painful". Earlier this year, we saw the Chancellor attack the economic inheritance left behind by the Conservatives, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hinting to tax hikes this autumn. As businesses try and prepare for higher bills come the autumn, many will be looking at making savings somewhere.

Jul 22, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Rhodri Preece |Gavin Vollans

Exercising break clauses in commercial leases can often prove to be a legal minefield for any tenant (and, in some cases, a landlord) seeking to do so. Strict adherence to any conditions and notice requirements for the operation of the break will be paramount, as the Courts of England and Wales have historically taken a very strict interpretation against any failure to comply. What are break clauses?

Feb 24, 2024 | mondaq.com | Rhodri Preece |Gavin Vollans

It's now been more than four months since the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) introduced new requirements that sought to improve the overall safety of high-rise buildings that have some element of residential use. Incepted to address safety concerns of high-rise residential buildings, the BSA seeks to improve the design, construction and management of higher-risk buildings following the 2017 Grenfell Tower Tragedy. 1. Who Will the BSA Affect?

Feb 16, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Rhodri Preece |Gavin Vollans

IntroductionIt's now been more than four months since the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) introduced new requirements that sought to improve the overall safety of high-rise buildings that have some element of residential use. Incepted to address safety concerns of high-rise residential buildings, the BSA seeks to improve the design, construction and management of higher-risk buildings following the 2017 Grenfell Tower Tragedy. 1. Who Will the BSA Affect?