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Flooding can have a devastating effect on a farm business and, with extreme weather becoming more common because of climate change, it is a problem that ....
Who is responsible for flood defence provision? 20 May 2021 | There is often uncertainty around when a landowner is responsible for flood defence provision An increase in flooding incidents as a result of climate change means it has never been more important for landowners to protect their land and the interests of those around them, according to Jonathan Stork, partner and agriculture specialist at law firm Shakespeare Martineau. However, there is often uncertainty around when a landowner is responsible for flood defence provision, or when this falls to local or public authorities. In recent years, a ‘perfect storm’ of climate change challenges, increasing the risk of flooding, and a lack of resources for maintaining flood defence and drainage systems, has caused legal issues linked to flooding to come into the spotlight. ....
Nick Hine (l) and John Hayes of Constantine Law The year has kicked off with a spate of law firm expansion activity, whether through mergers, huge team hires, file acquisitions or one Essex law firm maintaining EU links by opening in Malta. Yorkshire law firm Switalskis has acquired Atherton Godfrey for an undisclosed sum, in a move that creates a £20m turnover business. Atherton Godfrey will continue to operate under its name, and its Doncaster office and 130 staff mean that the Switalskis Group now employ 380 staff across 12 offices across Yorkshire. Three of Atherton Godfrey’s four partners are becoming directors of Switalskis, with managing partner Don Bird stepping down from the role and joining as a consultant. ....
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