UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more
Exercising break clauses in commercial leases can often prove to be a legal minefield for any tenant (and, in some cases, a landlord) seeking to do so. Strict adherence to any conditions and notice requirements for the...more
It's now been more than four months since the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) introduced new requirements that sought to improve the overall safety of high-rise buildings that have some element of residential use. Incepted to...more
This advisory discusses the recent case law developments on the express duty of "good faith" in English law and what they may mean within the context of commercial real estate....more
SEC Announces Inspection Priorities for 2023 -
On February 7, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its inspection priorities for the current year. The announcement began by noting that the SEC examined 15...more
2/22/2023
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The deadline for registration as an Overseas Entity is fast approaching and by 31 January 2023, all qualifying overseas entities, who own freehold land or property in the UK (or leasehold land of more than seven years), must...more
On July 27, 2022, FINRA filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to make it easier for brokers to work from home. The proposed rule will add a category termed a “Residential Supervisory Location” under FINRA Rule 3110...more
8/16/2022
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On 1 August, a new Register of Overseas Entities under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 came into force, requiring overseas entities that currently own land in the United Kingdom to register verified...more
8/8/2022
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This advisory discusses the need for developers to address rights of lights before beginning any development to prevent costly litigation following the recent High Court ruling in the case of Beaumont Business Centres Ltd. v....more
This advisory outlines the various options available to landlords after service of a statutory demand on a tenant and the tenant does not pay the debt. It also summarises the general processes, costs, advantages and...more
Owners of vacant commercial properties would do well to consider the impact of the ruling in Ludgate House Limited (LHL) v. Ricketts (VO) and London Borough of Southwark (2018), which was decided by the Valuation Tribunal for...more
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 (the Act) came into force on 20 March 2019 (the Enforcement Date) and amends the existing legislation contained within sections 8 and 10 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985...more
The UK Government recently published a draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill that will require foreign entities who own or desire to own land in the UK to take steps to identify their beneficial owner(s) and to...more
The UK government has recently launched a consultation on proposals to reform UK limited partnerships (LPs). LPs have long been considered to be an attractive investment vehicle due to the limited liability of limited...more
The UK government has recently provided further details regarding how it intends to implement a register of non-UK legal entities that own UK property....more
Key Money Overview -
The payment of key money (KM) by hotel operating companies is an increasingly regular aspect of securing hotel management agreements, particularly in the luxury hotel sector. In the typical...more