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The recent decision in ICI v Merit Merrell Technology is the latest in a series of decisions in the dispute – described by Mr Justice Fraser as ‘long-running, and bitterly fought’ – relating to steelworks to be carried out by MMT at a new paint manufacturing facility for ICI in Northumberlan

Charles Livingstone and Adam McCabe from Brodies discuss the Competition and Markets Authority’s plans to tackle anti-competition cartels in the construction sector. In the past two years the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined businesses over £150 million. With an increase in ti

Keith Kilburn Keith Kilburn outlines 10 issues for employers, professionals and the supply chain to consider in the event of the insolvency of a main contractor.

Neil Collar Why do Ministers call-in planning cases? Does it make any difference to outcomes? Neil Collar from Brodies discusses.

Neil Collar, head of Brodies’ Planning Group The Scottish Government’s ongoing consultation on the future of planning in Scotland presents a ‘golden opportunity’ for the private and public sectors to work in partnership to tackle the shortage of new homes, a housebuilding conference hosted b

Mark Robertson A research report which will inform the basis for the next wave of planning reform, has been published by the Scottish Government.

Tracey Menzies Delays to planning consent are the most significant barrier to building new homes, according to a survey of the housebuilding sector conducted by law firm Brodies LLP.

Neil Collar Must be done to meet rising demand for new homes in Scotland, a planning expert has warned.