Following their draft publication on 9 March, The Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026 (the...

As the World Cup gets underway today, hospitality venues are gearing up for a significant uplift in trade, with live screenings expected...

German Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) is imposed not only on the direct transfer of legal ownership in real estate, but also, for...

The Building Safety Levy (BSL) is a new charge on residential development in England designed to help fund the remediation of historical...

Transfer taxes are often one of the largest transaction costs in a multi-state sale-leaseback, and the rules governing them vary...

As we head towards the summer, are there any positive signs for the UK real estate sector? I recently attended UKREiiF, the UK's premier...

What has happened? On 5 May 2026, HMRC changed its internal guidance to state that the construction industry scheme (the “CIS”) may apply...

The Law Commission published its Annual Report 2025-26 on 2nd June. For the property sector, the report announces a project to...

USDA has confirmed – for the first time in 60 years-- the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) on American soil.  According to USDA,...

World Environment Day provides a timely reminder to consider how our workspaces and daily operations can support improved environmental...

The UK’s digital landscape is transforming at pace.  From 5G rollout to gigabit broadband expansion, the government’s ambition to deliver...

The first edition of Reed Smith’s Global Hospitality Newsletter offers a timely look at a sector balancing strong demand with evolving...

The regulatory response to the reality of PFAs compounds in biosolids continues to evolve. Earlier this month, Jess Kramer, EPA's...

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 is the formal title of what is better known as Martyn’s law. It was passed by the UK...

The UK Government has published a policy paper outlining its intention to add two optional mechanisms to the Nationally Significant...

The Government's proposed expansion of the UK's right to work regime could have significant implications for the Living Sector,...