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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Keeping the Farm - and the Family - Together: Why Mediation Works in Inheritance Disputes
In the agricultural world, land is more than just property - it’s heritage, livelihood, and identity. For many farming families, the passing down of land through generations is expected but not always properly formalised. Inheritance disputes involving farmland often carry deep emotional and financial stakes. They’re not just about who gets what...
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Supreme Court Rule That The Definition of 'Women' in the Equality Act 2010 Refers to Biological Sex
On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling determining that the terms "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer exclusively to biological sex to the exclusion of transgender women, including those holding a Gender Recognition Certificate. In this article, our Employment Lawyers break down the background to the case...
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Turnover Rent in the Retail Sector: A Flexible Leasing Solution for Challenging Times
The UK retail market has faced a challenging period in recent years. It has had to deal with challenges from a number of factors, including Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, the cost of living crisis, increasing business rates and greater energy costs. Landlords are engaging with tenants to consider more commercial alternatives in respect of...
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Advantages and Disadvantages of an EOT
Employee ownership has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, and many business owners are keen to explore whether it is right for their businesses. Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) offer a structure which gives significant benefits to both the present owners (the selling shareholders) and the employees of the business, however some...
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What Happens If You Die Without a Will?
When someone dies without a Will, their estate is distributed in accordance with the rules of intestacy . But what does this mean, and what happens when a dispute arises? In this blog, our Contentious Probate and Wills, Trusts and Probate Lawyers give their expert view.
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Common Mistakes Property Investors Make and How to Avoid Them
Guest author Thomas Oldham, MSc, C.Eng, Company Director at UK Construction Blog, explores the potential of property investment and reveals common mistakes that can hinder success. Discover practical strategies to avoid costly pitfalls and build long-term wealth.
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Electronic Signatures in Commercial Property Transactions
In March 2020, the Land Registry updated their processes to permit so-called Mercury signing – a hybrid of wet ink and electronic signing – for documents that required registration. This was followed in July 2020 by their permitting the electronic signing of certain documents. The Land Registry formalised their requirements for these methods of...
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Franchise Agreements: The Key Clauses to Consider
A franchise is essentially where an owner of a business (the Franchisor ) grants permission to a third party (the Franchisee ) to use the Franchisor's business model and to trade under the Franchisor's brand, typically in return for payment of an initial start-up fee and ongoing royalty and management fees. A franchise agreement is a legally...
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Adolescence and the Age of Social Media: A Co-Parenting Perspective
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok: social media permeates our everyday lives with viral clips, songs and trends. It dictates what you buy, where you go and our online persona often forms part of our identity. As an adult, it can be both helpful and overwhelming in equal measure and yet these platforms are increasingly being used by the youngest in our...
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Commercial Agents Regulations Retained: What It Means For You
Last month, it was announced that, following a Government consultation, the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 (‘the Regulations’) would continue to apply in the UK. In this article, our Dispute Resolution Lawyers , examine the purpose of the Regulations, the nature of the consultation, and the impact of the decision to retain...
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Navigating Insolvency in the Hospitality and Leisure Industry
The 2024 Autumn Budget introduced substantial changes to employer national insurance contributions (NICs) that will have a far-reaching impact on businesses, particularly in the hospitality and leisure sector. Set to take effect on 6 April 2025, the changes include an increase in the employer NIC rate from 13.8% to 15% and a reduction in the...
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How to Navigate a Demerger: A Complete Guide for UK Businesses
Demergers offer a strategic restructuring manoeuvre for companies seeking to focus their operations on their core business activities, increase shareholder value and streamline operations. Whilst a company demerger may appear to be a straightforward reorganisation process on the surface, there are a multitude of legal complexities and potential...
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