Abu Dhabi’s judiciary has announced what it calls the world’s first fully integrated AI-powered judicial platform, with a first phase in September 2026 and an eighteen-month rollout. This is an emirate-level initiative, not a UAE-wide one, and much of its design remains undisclosed. AI will analyse files, retrieve law and precedent, and prepare analysis, with judges retaining final decisions. The critical issue is not replacement of judges but whether human oversight is meaningful rather than formal. Transparency, explainability, data protection, bias, due process and independent accountability will determine whether the platform improves justice or quietly erodes it. Governance, not capability, is decisive.

National Planning Policy Framework Updates

Minister of State for Housing and Planning outlines the government's priorities for HM Land Registry over the next twelve months.

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025 represents a significant overhaul of the UK's planning system, aiming to accelerate housing and infrastructure development.

Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government announces significant updates to its Private Rented Sector Housing Guarantee Scheme Rules

Application of Building Liability Orders (BLOs) under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) and the responsibilities of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in property developments.

Case Study on securing a potential development opportunity with an option agreement to maximise planning uplift

I interview my client, Jay Chauhan about an exchange with delayed completion deal we completed a few years ago

Reflections on the Land Registy accepting electronically signed deeds, a year on since the change in policy.