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Construction starts on site following WBD’s advice on Devon land sale for Homes England
03 May 2024
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised the government's housing and regeneration agency on the sale of land which will facilitate more than 70 homes in East Devon.
CIS changes bring good news for tenants
26 Apr 2024
At long last, there is some good news for retail tenants and corporate occupiers. Until now, they have often found themselves involved in overcomplicated and time consuming negotiations to document simple payments from landlords after agreeing to carry out works to the space they are taking. It is usually more practical for tenants to do this, particularly if they have their own fit out contractors on site or want to retain control of costs and timings.
WBD's 'Planning Unplugged' podcast looks at 'Beauty and Good Design' in new episode
24 Apr 2024
How does beauty factor into planning and is there a need to make something beautiful when designing something new?
In the latest episode of our 'Planning Unplugged' podcast, join WBD Associate Nicola Cotton, Professor Matthew Carmona from University College London, and Frazer Osment from LDA Design as they discuss how beauty folds into good design practices and whether new design codes as part of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act encourage beautiful design.
In the latest episode of our 'Planning Unplugged' podcast, join WBD Associate Nicola Cotton, Professor Matthew Carmona from University College London, and Frazer Osment from LDA Design as they discuss how beauty folds into good design practices and whether new design codes as part of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act encourage beautiful design.
Womble Bond Dickinson announces key appointment strengthening residential expertise
16 Apr 2024
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has announced the appointment of Julia Thomson as a Partner to enhance its delivery of high quality social housing and housebuilding support. With a distinguished 25-year career advising across the living sector, Julia brings a wealth of expertise to the firm, particularly in complex residential projects, acquisitions for development and management of all other aspects of the development process.
Ground rent claims against solicitors – the end of the road?
15 Apr 2024
Following the release of the judgment in Frampton & Frampton v MLP Law Limited, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP has successfully defended a firm of solicitors in relation to a 2017 conveyance concerning the advice given to the Claimants in relation to ground rent provisions in a long leasehold property. The legal profession has long been fighting these claims and this judgment follows two recent judgments that reached similar conclusions on breach and loss (Snow v Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP (unreported) and Edwards v Howells Solicitors (unreported)). Tim Barr and Amaney Ehtash at WBD were acting for MLP Law and Jack Steer from 4 New Square was successful defence counsel.
New homes for refugees in Bristol to be created by flagship £2.5m public and private sector deal
12 Apr 2024
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised on the creation of a unique partnership which will make available new high-quality housing for Ukrainian refugees while paving the way for future affordable housing schemes in Bristol.
12 flats in the city has been purchased with the aim of providing local, affordable housing for refugees in a manner which has seen private and public investment combined with support from leading social enterprise ACH (Ashley Community & Housing).
12 flats in the city has been purchased with the aim of providing local, affordable housing for refugees in a manner which has seen private and public investment combined with support from leading social enterprise ACH (Ashley Community & Housing).
Women and the planning sector: industry experts explore topic in WBD's 'Planning Unplugged' podcast
04 Apr 2024
How is the planning sector impacting women and how do we do better?
In the latest episode of WBD's 'Planning Unplugged' podcast series, our host and managing associate James Clark is joined by legal director Sarah White, senior lecturer in planning at Leeds Beckett University Dr. Karen Horwood, and PHD researcher at the University of the West of England Jenna Dutton to talk about how the planning system and its impact on women has been shaped by history, what positive examples of planning for women could look like, and what the sector needs to take the next step.
In the latest episode of WBD's 'Planning Unplugged' podcast series, our host and managing associate James Clark is joined by legal director Sarah White, senior lecturer in planning at Leeds Beckett University Dr. Karen Horwood, and PHD researcher at the University of the West of England Jenna Dutton to talk about how the planning system and its impact on women has been shaped by history, what positive examples of planning for women could look like, and what the sector needs to take the next step.
Airport revival now boarding as WBD advises on lease agreement for Doncaster Sheffield Airport
02 Apr 2024
It's one step closer to getting planes in the skies of Doncaster once more after international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) helped advise the City's council on the agreement of a headlease for Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
A 125 year headlease has been completed by the City of Doncaster Council to take over the Airport site following over a year of discussions and negotiations with the existing landowner the Peel Group, with the Council intending to sub-let the Airport site to a new operator.
A 125 year headlease has been completed by the City of Doncaster Council to take over the Airport site following over a year of discussions and negotiations with the existing landowner the Peel Group, with the Council intending to sub-let the Airport site to a new operator.
Womble Bond Dickinson partner becomes president of Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society
26 Mar 2024
The Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society has announced the election of Womble Bond Dickinson's (WBD) Nigel Emmerson as its new President, following its annual general meeting (25 March).
WBD launches network to support the next generation of retail in-house surveyors and property managers
14 Mar 2024
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has launched a new network aimed at in-house surveyors, property managers and other property professionals working in the retail sector who are at the start of their careers, currently studying or transitioning to a new role.
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