All Legal & Professional articles – Page 28
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ProfessionalTime for listening and learning
You may have been subjected to or witnessed it: microaggressions. The frequent verbal and nonverbal behaviours that can be derogatory to the point of ostracisation.
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Occupiers can save energy costs
With government guidance continuing to require everyone who can work effectively from home to do so, some office buildings are consuming energy at a rate similar to weekend levels.
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Will Covid fallout lead to a rise in disputes for construction industry?
From designers to demolition experts and cost managers to contractors, the effects of Covid have been felt by all and will continue to be felt for a long time.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Yemi Edun, founder and chief executive of Daniel Ford International
Yemi Edun, founder and chief executive of Daniel Ford International, on how he got started in the property industry, the challenges he has overcome, his advice for young people and his cultural recommendations.
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What is the MHCLG’s consultation on change of use legislation?
On 3 December, MHCLG published its open consultation on ‘supporting housing delivery and public service infrastructure’.
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Accessibility issue highlighted by disability campaigners
Gaining access to residential and commercial properties is a problem for wheelchair-users despite legislation.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Tamika Hull, national infrastructure officer at the Planning Inspectorate
Tamika Hull, a student on placement as national infrastructure officer at the Planning Inspectorate, on getting started in property, the challenges she has overcome and her cultural recommendations.
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WFH spurs weekend escapism
Working from home (WFH) because of Covid-19 has transformed the traditional working week. For many, the daily grind of commuting from Monday to Friday has been replaced with remote working.
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The key legal developments on the horizon this year
Linklaters looks ahead to the significant legal and business changes likely to shape the market in 2021
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Convergence is key to offices in a post-pandemic world
Office environments should aim to weave together the facilities and atmosphere of myriad spaces and sectors.
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Challenging the D&I status quo
Research shows that the highest-performing organisations focus on diversity and inclusion. In any company, it is important both to understand and recognise the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Focusing on what is important
Christmas is a time to give thanks. After a year like no other, it is important that businesses recognise the effort and commitment shown by their staff in difficult circumstances.
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Can planning system deliver the Ten Point Plan for ‘Green Revolution’?
In November 2020, the government published its ‘Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution’ (TPP).
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New habits will reshape cities
The impact of Covid on working patterns, the rapidly changing high street and a significant change in planning use class orders have all prompted architects and urban designers to think about our role in reshaping our cities.
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How has dynamic working changed since Covid broke out?
Last month, Barclays hosted an insightful and thought-provoking webinar in partnership with Real Estate Balance, looking at the ways in which dynamic working has evolved during a unique year for three of our real estate clients.
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Q&A: Five minutes with Kate James, associate at TLT
Kate James, an associate at TLT, on how she got started in the property industry, the challenges she has overcome and her advice for young people. She also shares some of her cultural recommendations.
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Passing judgement on the top 10 property cases of the year
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the courts still decided a number of significant legal cases throughout 2020.
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Lillywhites’ landlord in court battle over £3m unpaid rent
Department store Lillywhites is locked in a legal dispute with its landlord Criterion Buildings after the retailer refused to pay more than £3m in rent.
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Let’s strive for greater inclusion
During lockdown, I found myself pondering why so often in a Zoom meeting I was the only person of colour in the room.
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End-users must be consulted on the workspace of the future
Post-Covid-19, office-space providers will need to shape their offer around what office workers want.
