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Materials science company PANGAIA opens first UK standalone store supported by Womble Bond Dickinson
02 May 2024
Womble Bond Dickinson has advised PANGAIA, a pioneering apparel brand and materials science company, ahead of the opening of its first standalone store in the UK later this year, located on Carnaby Street in Shaftesbury Capital’s vibrant Soho neighbourhood.
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.
WBD advises on planning consent for major upgrade of Yorkshire's high-voltage network
15 Apr 2024
A landmark redevelopment of Yorkshire's high-voltage network to supply homes and business with low carbon energy has been given consent following support from international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD).
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.
Caveats: the early warning system in Scotland
27 Mar 2024
Caveats, which are peculiar to Scotland, are a simple and cost effective way in which we can protect clients from being served with a court order without warning. Caveats can be lodged at the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts on behalf of individuals, companies, firms and partnerships.
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).
The end of Multiple Dwellings Relief: a blow to Build to Rent
07 Mar 2024
The ability to apply for Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) is essential to the delivery of vitally needed housing by the Build to Rent (BTR) sector. How concerned should you be by the recent Spring Budget announcing the abolition of MDR for transactions with an effective date on or after 1 June 2024?
Womble Bond Dickinson experts share their views on Spring Budget at North East Chamber of Commerce event
06 Mar 2024
On 6 March 2024, Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) experts shared their thoughts following the Chancellor's Spring Budget announcement, at the North East Chamber of Commerce's event.
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