Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes and What Employers Need to Know as Reforms Take Effect
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. It amends the law relating to employment rights to enhance employee protections, bringing major changes throughout 2026 and 2027. With key provisions now in force and further reforms due to take effect throughout 2026 and 2027, our Employment Lawyers outline the...
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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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Understanding Narcissism & Coercive Control in Relationships: Insights from Our Latest Podcast
When a relationship feels overwhelming, confusing, or even suffocating, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what is happening. Many individuals in unhappy relationships describe their partners as narcissistic or controlling, but what do these terms truly mean? Are they simply overused buzzwords, or do they reflect a deeper issue? 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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How Can The Length Of Your Marriage Impact Your Divorce Settlement?
In England and Wales, you must have been married for at least one year before you can apply for a divorce. This can be frustrating, especially if you have separated soon after marriage. However, it does give you time to understand the divorce process, discuss finances, and make any necessary arrangements for the children. Our family lawyers...
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EOT Funding Explained: Unlocking the Path to Employee Ownership
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are trusts established for the purpose of acquiring shares from the current owners of a company and holding them for the benefit of the employees of the company, thereby allowing the employees to have indirect ownership of the company. EOTs have become an increasingly popular option for business owners looking to...
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Companies House ID Verification: What’s Changing and How to Prepare
Companies House will introduce a new identity verification process as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 from 25 March 2025. Our Corporate Solicitors explain what this means for your business and how to prepare.
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Woman Who Moved Her Dying Mother's Hand to Sign a Will Loses in High Stakes Legal Battle
In a case that underscores the complexities of wills and the importance of ensuring proper legal processes, a woman who guided her dying mother's hand to sign a will has lost a high-stakes legal battle over a £700,000 estate. The court's ruling is a stark reminder of the significance of testamentary capacity and the risks involved when wills are...
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An Employment Law Perspective on Elon Musk's Controversial Employee Management Strategy
On Saturday, 22 February 2025, approximately 3 million federal workers in the United States received a centralised HR email entitled "What did you do last week?" inviting submissions on the top 5 things each had achieved in the previous week to justify their positions. It transpired that this had been directed by the Head of the newly created...
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