All articles by Warren Gordon
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Feature7 key considerations when advising on climate risk in property transactions
Warren Gordon outlines how the Law Society’s checklist for property practitioners can raise awareness of any relevant climate risks to clients
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FeatureProtecting premises from terrorist attacks
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 had royal assent in April 2025. Warren Gordon, Rosalind Morgan and Lukas Rootman look at how it will affect those responsible for relevant premises and events
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FeatureEnergy building
Warren Gordon considers the consultation on changes to the performance of buildings regime
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FeatureDown the high street
Warren Gordon outlines the government’s proposals for mandatory high street rental auctions in England
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FeatureUnder the hammer
The planning and real estate teams at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP outline the government’s high street rental auction policy, and considers its desired effect on vacant properties
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FeatureCode breaking
Warren Gordon, Martin Garner and Charlotte Green consider a case where actual service of a contractual break notice was not required for termination of agreements under the Electronic Communications Code
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FeatureRental auctions
Warren Gordon outlines the government’s proposals for mandatory high street rental auctions in England
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FeatureRegistering interest
As part of a wider package of measures in the fast-tracked Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, a Register of Overseas Entities has been set up at Companies House for beneficial owners of overseas entities that own UK property. Warren Gordon looks at how it will impact on real ...
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OpinionThe pandemic year
Property Section chair Warren Gordon is stepping down in October. He reflects on his tenure and looks ahead at how the Property Section and the Law Society will continue to support members in the future
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OpinionSupporting structure
As we emerge from lockdown, Property Section chair Warren Gordon looks at how the Section and the Law Society will continue to support members
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OpinionHope for the best
As the government announces a roadmap to lift England and Wales out of lockdown, Property Section chair Warren Gordon looks at what the Section and the Law Society will focus on in the year ahead, from electronic signatures to ground rents
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OpinionCall of duty
Warren Gordon looks at the impact of the second lockdown and the stamp duty land tax holiday on property lawyers
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OpinionPicking the lock
Warren Gordon looks at the range of changes in property legislation and practice under lockdown
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NewsGovernment publishes new voluntary Code of Practice for the commercial property sector
The code, published on 19 June 2020, is intended to reinforce and promote good practice in relationships between landlords and tenants as they deal with the income shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
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OpinionHome workers
Warren Gordon looks at the impact of lockdown on the property market, and how the Law Society and the Property Section are working to help you
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FeatureEnvironmental cost
From April 2020, it will be unlawful to continue to let a residential property with an energy performance certificate rating below E. Warren Gordon provides a timely update on the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
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OpinionA chunk of change
Warren Gordon looks at some key changes affecting property practitioners, including the government’s plans to reform leasehold
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OpinionThe dotted lines
Section chair Warren Gordon considers the implications of new developments around e-signatures
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OpinionHome truths
Warren Gordon considers the government’s plans on leasehold, and looks ahead to our annual conference
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