Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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The Ins and Outs of a Legal Charge for Commercial Properties
When seeking finance for a commercial property, one of the key terms you'll likely encounter is a legal charge. Whether you're acquiring premises for your business or refinancing an existing asset, understanding how legal charges work is crucial to protecting your investment and ensuring compliance with lender requirements. In this guide, our...
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The Opportunities And Challenges Of Estate Planning With The Family Home
Often, the family home is one of the largest assets in a person’s estate and one of the trickiest to carry out estate planning with. House prices have increased substantially in the last decade, particularly during and following the pandemic, which has exacerbated the problem. Reliefs from the inheritance tax (IHT) are available to individuals...
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International Surrogacy For UK Couples - All You Need To Know
In recent years, international surrogacy has become an increasingly considered option for individuals and couples in the UK who are looking to start or expand their families. Whether due to medical reasons or other personal circumstances, many find that surrogacy abroad offers opportunities that may not be as accessible, affordable or...
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Opposing Lease Renewals in 2025: Key Case Law Shaping Landlord Rights Under the LTA 1954
In England and Wales, the process of renewing a commercial lease is governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and can be initiated by either party, whether you are a landlord serving a Section 25 notice or a tenant serving a Section 26 notice. It is this same Act that also provides the legal framework to challenge a renewal. Our Property...
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Buying a Leasehold Property - What You Need To Know
Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but if you are planning to leasehold property, it’s important to do your homework. Make sure you understand exactly what you're buying, how the legal title is structured, how that could affect your rights, and what you can do with the property in the future. Our Residential Property Solicitors explain what...
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Navigating Liability Caps: An Overview From Topalsson v Rolls-Royce
Liability caps are among the most heavily negotiated terms in commercial contracts . They also come under close scrutiny in litigation when the defendant seeks to rely on the liability cap to reduce the amount it has to pay in damages. Our In-House Counsel Support team considers a recent case that provides insight for anyone drafting...
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How To Start Divorce Proceedings
Making the decision to get a divorce can be a particularly emotional and stressful time in someone’s life. However, the process of getting a divorce does not need to be complicated, especially with the use of the services of a specialist family lawyer . If you wish to get a divorce but are unsure where to start and what is required, we have put...
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Annulment of Bankruptcy Orders: When and How to Annul a Bankruptcy in England and Wales
Bankruptcy is a formal process by means of which individuals (known as ‘debtors’) can respond to and deal with debts that they simply cannot pay, or it can be a means by which creditors seek to recover debts owed to them by a debtor. Bankruptcy in England and Wales does not apply to companies or partnerships, save for sole traders. In certain...
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The Drowning Of Paula Leeson: Channel 5 Programme Rediscovers Tragic Case Of £4 Million Heiress Unlawfully Killed By Husband
The tragic death of Paula Leeson – an heiress with a £4 million fortune who drowned in a swimming pool whilst on holiday in 2017 – is the topic of Channel 5's new gripping documentary that aired at 8pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Paula's husband, Donald McPherson, claimed to be asleep when Paula died and said that her 13 injuries, including...
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The Rise of AI in UK Financial Services: FCA and PRA Strategy, Risks and Regulation
Our expert Financial Services lawyers explore the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the UK financial services sector, and how regulators are responding to its rapid adoption. In March 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its strategy for the next 5 years. The focus of the strategy is to help create a fair and...
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Scoreline vs. Score Draw: IPO Ruling and Key Takeaways for Businesses
Last month, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) published its decision on an application made by an individual, Darren Moore, to register the image below ('SCORELINE') as a trademark, along with its associated opposition to the application from 'SCORE DRAW'. Our Intellectual Property lawyers take a closer look at the outcome and the key...
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Sky v SkyKick: A Landmark Trademark Dispute and the Supreme Court's Judgment
Trademark disputes can have wide-reaching consequences for businesses of all sizes. In this article, our specialist Dispute Resolution Solicitors examine the landmark Supreme Court decision in Sky v SkyKick, exploring its impact on trademark law, bad faith registrations, and its implications for brand protection moving forward. The long-running...
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