Anthony Collins

11/21/2025 9:38:50 AM

PFI Fridays #6 - Breaking up is hard to do (but it doesn’t have to be): The PFI exit clause edition

By Rumandeep Dhariwal Alex Lawrence

PFI contracts have underpinned the delivery of many schools, hospitals, and other public infrastructure during the first quarter of the...

11/17/2025 9:12:02 AM

What local government reorganisation means for the local government pension scheme

By Doug Mullen

Local government reorganisation (LGR) is gathering pace, and for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), it means one thing:...

11/14/2025 9:21:16 AM

Renters Rights Act roadmap published

By Helen Tucker

The Government have now published their roadmap with the dates when the Renters Rights Act will come into force. Some of the keys dates...

11/7/2025 9:29:55 AM

PFI Fridays #5: well-drafted provisions or open to interpretation?

By Emma Beynon

For anyone managing or advising on PFI-style contracts, the recent Court of Appeal decision in Buckinghamshire Council v FCC...

11/7/2025 9:13:32 AM

Too little, too late: court clarifies 'all reasonable steps' under CPR 7.6

By Ravinderjit Dosanjh

The recent County Court decision in Arnold Holdings Ltd v Keelys LLP [2025] EWCC offers an important reminder of the strict approach...

10/28/2025 12:37:43 PM

Awaab’s Law now in force

By Helen Tucker

The Awaab’s Law regulations (phase one covering all emergency hazards and damp and mould) came into force on Monday 27 October 2025. ...

10/10/2025 8:50:31 AM

PFI Fridays #4 - Mediation is by far the better way

By Andrew Lancaster

As a mediator, I’ve been resolving disputes for CEDR and many others for over 20 years. And here at Anthony Collins, we’ve seen the power...

10/9/2025 5:45:45 PM

Councillors to re-gain access to Local Government Pension Scheme

By Doug Mullen

The decision to reinstate access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for councillors in England marks a significant policy...

9/26/2025 7:34:49 AM

PFI Fridays #3 – Managing the evolving fire and building safety landscape: Hurdles at handback

By Emma Beynon Lorna Kenyon-Pain Paul Slinger +1 more...

As the UK enters a critical phase of PFI contract expiries, the handback process presents a complex legal and operational challenge,...

9/24/2025 4:15:17 PM

The strategic value of asset and liability registers

By Julia Robertson

Registered providers (RPs) should never underestimate the importance of accurate data and robust record-keeping - especially when it...

9/24/2025 3:34:42 PM

Neighbourhood governance

By Matt Marsh Claire Ward

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill introduces a new duty for local authorities in England to establish appropriate...

9/22/2025 11:39:07 AM

Planning approval withdrawn - Lewisham Acts on stalled heritage scheme

By Owen Dugmore

Lewisham Council’s recent decision to rescind planning approval for the redevelopment of the Grade II Listed Ladywell Playtower offers a...

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