Which litigation-related tasks can non-qualified persons do?

In our latest ADR series article Tracey Summerell and Akil Jackson of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP explain the rules regarding the extent  to which trainees and paralegals can have litigation related tasks delegated to them.

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Legal terms explained: Float in construction contacts

In the context of construction projects, the term “float” usually refers to the amount of time that an activity can be delayed without impacting subsequent activities and/or the contractual completion date. In essence, it is a time contingency that is built into the programme to allow for unforeseen issues.  

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Late payment legislation to be diluted?

The UK government is reported to be considering watering down proposed late payment rules that were announced in July this year.

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Lead environmental regulator agreed

Falmouth Dock redevelopment project has joined the Lower Thames Crossing as a major UK infrastructure project that will benefit from the recently introduced lead environmental regulator scheme, part of the government’s drive to streamline the planning process. 

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Planning reforms proposed

New infrastructure that can be held up by lengthy legal challenges will be delivered faster under new planning reform proposals announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in October.

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News in Brief: November 2025

Changes to the environmental permitting system were announced on 27 October that will empower the Environment Agency to consider which low risk activities should be exempt from requiring an environmental permit.

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Lead environmental regulator agreed at major marine project

Falmouth Dock redevelopment project has joined the Lower Thames Crossing as a major UK infrastructure project that will benefit from the recently introduced lead environmental regulator scheme, part of the government’s drive to streamline the planning process.

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Landmark Supreme Court ruling ends nutrient neutrality housebuilding delays

A ruling from the Supreme Court this week could mean construction of thousands of houses held up by ‘nutrient neutrality’ rules can go ahead.

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Details of nuclear bidding requirements revealed

Details have been revealed of the onerous hoops that bidders had to go through to make tender submissions to develop the UK’s small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).

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