Property Shapers Issue 4: April 2025 Video Real Insights - EPCs and MEES: Changes on the Horizon In our latest Real Insights video, Louie Buckland looks at the significant changes on the horizon for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) as outlined in recent Government consultations. Podcast Market Watch: Stephen Beard, Global Head of Data Centres at Knight Frank Once seen as niche, data centres are now classified as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) in the UK and are being redesigned to power the next wave of AI innovation. Commercial Real Estate Partner Alice Burlingham and Managing Associate in the Commercial team Olivia Fulton speak with Stephen Beard, Global Head of Data Centres at Knight Frank. News Are you future proofing your asset for the life science tenants of tomorrow? The October Budget announced a £20.4 billion spend on R&D for next year, and the Government has promised that "a significant part of this Budget is dedicated to the UK's life sciences sector, a cornerstone for positioning the UK as a leader in science and innovation, through a £520 million commitment to the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund". News Kelly's corner Johnny Kelly, Legal Director and Knowledge Lawyer, summarises key articles, covering topics including how energy performance certificates are assessed, MEES and renters rights. News Beyond the surface: addressing data risks in commercial property contracts In the second of our three-part series looking at some of the significant drafting issues in property and asset management agreements, Sophie Wood (Managing Associate) and Simon Leaf (Partner) in our Innovation Team look at some of the key issues to consider when negotiating data protection clauses. News Lenders' right to refuse consent under scrutiny: Macdonald v Bank of Scotland plc In Macdonald Hotels Ltd and another v Bank of Scotland plc [2025], the High Court considered whether a lender's right to refuse consent to a borrower's disposal of secured assets was subject to an implied term to act in good faith. Podcast Propertyshe podcast: Michelle McGrath Michelle is responsible for the management of Shaftesbury Capital’s £5bn property portfolio, including asset management, investment, leasing, and marketing across Covent Garden, Soho, and Chinatown London, and is a member of the Executive Committee. Subscribe Never miss a publication by signing up to our mailing list Subscribe Property Shapers: Subscribe Property Shapers Issues Next Previous Issue 5 Jul 2025 Issue 4 Apr 2025 Issue 3 Dec 2024 Issue 2 Oct 2024 Issue 1 Jul 2024 Share
Video Real Insights - EPCs and MEES: Changes on the Horizon In our latest Real Insights video, Louie Buckland looks at the significant changes on the horizon for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) as outlined in recent Government consultations.
Podcast Market Watch: Stephen Beard, Global Head of Data Centres at Knight Frank Once seen as niche, data centres are now classified as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) in the UK and are being redesigned to power the next wave of AI innovation. Commercial Real Estate Partner Alice Burlingham and Managing Associate in the Commercial team Olivia Fulton speak with Stephen Beard, Global Head of Data Centres at Knight Frank.
News Are you future proofing your asset for the life science tenants of tomorrow? The October Budget announced a £20.4 billion spend on R&D for next year, and the Government has promised that "a significant part of this Budget is dedicated to the UK's life sciences sector, a cornerstone for positioning the UK as a leader in science and innovation, through a £520 million commitment to the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund".
News Kelly's corner Johnny Kelly, Legal Director and Knowledge Lawyer, summarises key articles, covering topics including how energy performance certificates are assessed, MEES and renters rights.
News Beyond the surface: addressing data risks in commercial property contracts In the second of our three-part series looking at some of the significant drafting issues in property and asset management agreements, Sophie Wood (Managing Associate) and Simon Leaf (Partner) in our Innovation Team look at some of the key issues to consider when negotiating data protection clauses.
News Lenders' right to refuse consent under scrutiny: Macdonald v Bank of Scotland plc In Macdonald Hotels Ltd and another v Bank of Scotland plc [2025], the High Court considered whether a lender's right to refuse consent to a borrower's disposal of secured assets was subject to an implied term to act in good faith.
Podcast Propertyshe podcast: Michelle McGrath Michelle is responsible for the management of Shaftesbury Capital’s £5bn property portfolio, including asset management, investment, leasing, and marketing across Covent Garden, Soho, and Chinatown London, and is a member of the Executive Committee.