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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Top Tips For Your Farming Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging and complex process, especially when a farm is involved. The crossover between marital and agricultural assets often means that farmers face unique circumstances that a solicitor must carefully consider. Our Agricultural Lawyers , who are ranked in Tier 1 (top tier) of the Legal 500 for Agricultural Law...
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Christmas Clauses and Family Feuds – Unwrapping Hirachand v Hirachand
Christmas comes early for Contentious Probate lawyers eagerly awaiting the decision of a landmark appeal case, Hirachand v Hirachand [2024] UKSC 43. The appeal was heard back in January 2024 and the Supreme Court’s Judgment was finally handed down today, giving Contentious Probate lawyers something to read over Christmas. Our Contentious Probate...
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National Security and Investment Act 2021: Do I Need Consent to Sell My Business?
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) came into force on 4 January 2022 and provides the Government with powers to scrutinise and potentially intervene in business transactions, such as acquisitions and investments, in order to protect national security. Our Corporate Solicitors explore the complexities of the National Security and...
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Life Sciences in the UK – An End of Year Update for 2024
In this blog, our Life Science Solicitors consider the state of play for the Life Sciences sector in the UK as 2024 draws to a close by providing an update on developments regarding the schemes and initiatives we have discussed throughout the year.
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Is An Employee Ownership Trust Right For Your Business?
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become an increasingly popular option for business owners looking to sell their company while ensuring its long-term success and preserving its culture. Introduced in 2014, EOTs provide tax benefits and the opportunity for employees to benefit from the company's future success. If you're considering whether...
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Discharge from Bankruptcy
In this blog, our Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitors set out the process and effect of being discharged from bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a formal process by means of which individuals (commonly referred to 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...
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How To Manage Sudden Wealth: Expert Tips for The Future
The concept of sudden wealth isn’t a new phenomenon, but it has become more prevalent than ever before in recent years. One important point to note about sudden wealth, is without careful consideration, a large portion of the new income can be dwindled through spending, taxes and gifting. Our Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitors provide guidance...
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Armstrong v Armstrong: A High Court Ruling Shaping Contentious Probate and Proprietary Estoppel Claims
The recent high court case of Armstrong v Armstrong, 2024 EWHC 2989 Ch highlights the potential disputes that can arise on the death of a member of an agricultural family. Our Agricultural Lawyers explore the recent High Court case - a pivotal ruling that sheds light on contentious probate disputes and the doctrine of proprietary estoppel within...
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High Street Rental Auctions – What You Need To Know
The nation's high streets look set to be given a new lease of life as the government gives local authorities new powers to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty for long periods. Data shows that in the final quarter of 2023, 1 in every seven shops nationwide were closed. The government has said it is determined to...
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What The Best Christmas Movies Can Teach Us About Family Law
The best Christmas movies, whether streamed on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or caught on Freeview are often filled with festive cheer, love, family bonding and togetherness, but have you ever thought about what your favourite Christmas classic could teach you about Family Law? While the movies are mostly meant to entertain and lift your Christmas...
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The Autumn Budget: What Does This Mean for Stamp Duty Land Tax?
Following the Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024, solicitors and residential property purchasers have been acclimatising to the new stamp duty land tax rules. Our Residential Property Solicitors explore what the new SDLT rules could mean for you.
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What Employers Need to Know About Zero-Hours Contracts and the Employment Rights Bill
Zero-hours contracts offer flexibility that can benefit both employers and workers, yet they are often criticised for fostering job insecurity and enabling exploitative practices. In the King’s Speech, the UK Government reaffirmed its commitment to banning “exploitative” zero-hours contracts. The Employment Rights Bill , however, does not provide...
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