Monthly Legal Update – May 2025
We have collated the May 2025 updates from across our practice areas to keep you informed of the latest developments.
Major set back in the Court of Appeal for some Bitcoin Satoshi Vision holders
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
UK Takeover Code reform: what you should know
Corporate
How URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21 enhances the ability to bring claims for defective residential works under Section 1 of the Defective Premises Act 1972
Property Litigation
URS v BDW [2025] UKSC 21 – The Supreme Court endorses the core principle of the Building Safety Act 2022
Construction
Fractional Ownership Timeshares: industry trends, AI integration and the legal risks for consumers
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Should I extend my lease now or wait for the change in the law?
Property
Taxpayer Victory in R&D Case Limits HMRC’s Discovery Powers
Tax
Emergency Repairs on Higher-Risk Buildings – What must Clients Tell the BSR?
Construction
Radical Immigration changes proposed as Government publishes its Immigration White Paper
Immigration
The UK-India Trade Deal: Investment opportunities and business mobility
Tax
Planning – Green Belt, Grey Belt, the Golden Rules, and a few recent cases
Property
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