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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Remediation of Fire Safety Defects Under the Building Safety Act 2022
If you have a qualifying lease in a relevant building, and the defect identified in your building is a relevant defect, restrictions will apply on what costs can be recovered under the service charge for works to remedy those defects under...
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Ofcom Launches a Market Study of Cloud Services in the UK
Ofcom has launched a market study into the supply of cloud services in the UK to: explore whether the market is working well for people and businesses; undertake an assessment of the strength of competition in cloud services; and evaluate the...
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How Do The Intestacy Rules Impact Cohabitees And Stepchildren?
When a person dies without leaving a Will, their estate must be distributed in accordance with the intestacy rules (contained within the Administration of Estates Act 1925). This has often led to people having to contest a will . It essentially...
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Can I Make a Claim Under the Inheritance Act 1975 as a Cohabitee?
I’m a cohabitee – can I make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975? According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of cohabiting couples in England and Wales has risen by 25% from 4.8 million to...
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Business Debt Recovery Claims: Charging Interest on Unpaid Debts
This blog from our business debt recovery solicitors aims to provide information on when interest can be charged on unpaid debts. This legislation adds an implied term in business-to-business contracts for the supply of goods and services, giving...
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Who Is Responsible for Fire Safety in a Commercial Lease?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 imposes various duties on the responsible person with regard to fire safety in commercial properties. Read our latest blog as we discuss who is responsible for fire safety in a commercial lease.
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Is Conduct Ever Relevant in Financial Proceedings?
Divorce proceedings are highly emotional for everyone involved. Our team of expert family lawyers are often asked whether conduct is going to be reflected in the ultimate financial settlement. It is easy to understand why one party to the...
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A Simple Guide to Trespass
What is Trespass? Trespass happens when someone enters a property without the permission of the person who is entitled to possession of the property. A trespasser may also be someone who has been allowed to enter the land but then the permission...
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Top Ten Tips for Responding to a Subject Access Request
Data protection is not just about how your business processes and protects personal data; it gives individuals certain rights over their personal data. One such right is the right of access – this means an individual can ask for a copy of their...
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Procurement Contracts: Competitive Tendering
Procurement contracts: where competitive tenders oblige prospective employers to consider them fairly The procurement process has long been a source of frustration within the construction industry. The time and expense contractors and...
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New Building Regulation Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Electrifying Changes: New Building Regulation Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Points In September 2022, 1 in 10 new car sales in the UK were electric vehicles (EVs), with an estimated 477,000 electric cars on the road and more than...
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The Rise of Insolvency Within the Hospitality and Leisure Industry
The hospitality industry has regularly hit the headlines recently as the number of businesses closing due to unaffordable energy bills has increased dramatically. Many more businesses are now facing the threat of insolvency as a result, with the...
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