Welcome to the latest edition of our construction newsletter. In this edition we cover:
The right to claim in a smash and grab adjudication all depends on having a valid payment notice. In this article we look at guidance from the courts on what makes a valid payment notice, and review the latest case on this topic: 1st Formations Ltd v LAPP Industries Ltd.
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This article looks at the recent case of Health and Safety Executive v Integritas Property Group (IPG) Ltd [2025] where an injunction was brought against Integritas to prevent immediate occupation of a student accommodation building because it had not been granted a building regulations completion certificate.
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Authorisation to undertake activities which would otherwise be unlawful, can be obtained by receiving a wildlife licence from the regulator, usually Natural England. In this article, we highlight the most common wildlife offences for organisations and identify when a landowner or developer may require a wildlife licence.
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In an important decision from 2021, the Court of Appeal confirmed that a claim for unjust enrichment can be made when the contract is valid and subsisting and there is a failure of basis of the contract. In this article we explain unjust enrichment and review the Court of Appeal decision where the unjust enrichment claim failed.
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In a world where sustainable growth and responsible business go hand in hand, our podcast series deep dives into environmental, social and governance, better known as 'ESG'.
We've invited our legal experts from across the firm to uncover a wide range of ESG issues, from greenwashing, to data protection, to human rights, to help businesses drive sustainable growth whilst managing ESG compliance.
Our first episode introduces ESG and explores the significant impact it has on businesses and the law.
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Carl Thompson
Partner and Head of Construction
+44 (0)117 937 8669 ca.thompson@ashfords.co.uk View more
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