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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Buying and Selling a Nursery Business: Key Considerations for Owners and Buyers
With continued demand for quality childcare services across the UK, nursery businesses remain attractive opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you are looking to sell a nursery as part of your retirement plans or acquire an established childcare business, understanding the key legal considerations is essential for a successful...
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AI in Contract Reviews: Risks, Realities, and Responsible Use
Artificial intelligence is already changing the way legal teams review contracts. For busy in-house lawyers, the benefits are clear: faster first-pass reviews, quicker extraction of key terms and less time spent on repetitive document checks. However, AI-assisted contract review is not without risk. While AI can improve efficiency and...
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What Makes a Marriage Legally Valid?
Reports surrounding Olivia Attwood's marriage and the Government's new consultation on reforming weddings law have highlighted an important question: what makes a marriage legally valid? While significant reforms have been proposed, the current legal requirements in England and Wales remain unchanged.
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How Long Does Probate Take?
The probate process is one that many people are forced to approach for the first time in their lives at what can often be a distressing and uncertain time. Of the many questions that arise when probate is required, a common one is “How long does probate take?” Our Wills, Trusts and Probate Lawyers explain the process and timeframes below...
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Employment Rights for Working Parents: Pregnancy Discrimination, Surrogacy and Family Leave
Data from the campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed has revealed that approximately 74,000 women lose their jobs simply for being pregnant or for taking maternity leave. That's the equivalent of one woman being pushed out of her job every seven minutes. On top of this, half of pregnant women, those on maternity leave and those returning from...
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What Is Posthumous Conception and Is It Legal in the UK?
Recent media coverage has highlighted the story of former professional footballer Joe Thompson's widow, Chantelle Thompson, who is expecting a baby boy through IVF treatment following her husband's death. Her story has brought posthumous conception into the public spotlight and prompted questions about how the law regulates the use of stored...
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Manolete Partners Plc v Howarth: When Insolvency Claims Don't Succeed – Preferences and Transactions at an Undervalue
In the recent case of Manolete Partners Plc v Howarth , the court dismissed Manolete’s claim against the former CEO of a collapsed legal firm. In this blog, our Insolvency and Restructuring team explore the background to the case, the court’s decision and what the practical implications of the case are.
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Re Waldorf Production UK Plc: High Court Sanctions Part 26A Restructuring Plan Despite HMRC's Opposition
In the recent matter of Re Waldorf Production UK Plc , the High Court approved the company’s second restructuring plan under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006, exercising its cross-class cram-down power against HMRC. In this blog, our Insolvency and Restructuring team explore the background to the case, HMRC’s objections and the court’s...
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Updates to the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016
On 22 June 2026, amendments to the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 (the Rules) came into force by way of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Amendment Rules 2026 (the Amended Rules). The Amended Rules make several minor and technical amendments to the Rules which originally came into force in April 2017. The intention, according to the...
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Inheritance Rights for Unmarried Couples: What Happens If Your Partner Dies?
Many couples live together for years, sharing a home, finances, and children, believing that time alone provides the same protection as marriage. It doesn’t. In England and Wales, an unmarried partner has no automatic right to inherit, regardless of how long the relationship lasted. To understand your rights and risks, this guide from our...
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Buying a Care Home? Key Property Considerations You Need to Know
Alongside the operational and regulatory considerations that come with running a care business, buyers must carefully assess whether the property itself is capable of supporting both current care standards and future operational needs. From title and planning issues to leasehold liabilities and regulatory compliance, property due diligence plays...
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Gifting or Lending Money to Family: Which Is Right for You?
Providing financial support to family members, whether that be to help them get onto the property ladder, help fund education or support a business venture or to help them in life generally, is increasingly common. However, how that support is structured is just as important as the support itself as it can have important implications that you...
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