Cohabitation reform: why a written agreement could be more important than ever
The Government’s consultation on proposed reforms to the rights of cohabiting couples closes on 14 August 2026. This has prompted considerable debate about how the law should respond when unmarried…
Sharon Giles LLB (Hons)
Partner
Building disputes and hybrid working: avoiding common pitfalls in home improvement projects
With more of us benefiting from hybrid and home working, many homeowners are choosing to create new spaces or improve existing ones. This can range from simple decorative works to…
Kafula Chipasha LLB (Hons)
Associate, solicitor
Outsourced staff & liability: What businesses need to know
What do businesses need to know when it comes to outsourced staff and liability? Our team of employment law experts takes a look at a recent case that could provide…
Hifsa O'Kelly LLB (Hons)
Partner
Whistleblowing disputes: Key lessons for employers & boards
Our expert employment law team looks into a recent case that highlights key whistleblowing lessons for employers and those at board level. McLean v Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust…
Hifsa O'Kelly LLB (Hons)
Partner
Intimidating union group chat messages: Fair or unfair dismissal?
Are union group chat messages protected Trade Union activities? Or was this employee fairly dismissed for comments he shared on WhatsApp? Our team looks at a recent case that provides…
Achante Anson LLB (Hons)
Trainee solicitor
Make work pay: Holiday pay compliance enforcement
Changes to holiday pay compliance could be on the horizon following a consultation launched by the government. Our employment law team looks into what the proposals so far include. The…
Achante Anson LLB (Hons)
Trainee solicitor
Can an employer change bonus payments after approval?
Can an employer change bonus payments after they’ve been approved and communicated with the employee? Our employment law experts look into a recent case that highlights when entitlement to a…
Simon Pathé FCILEx
Partner, chartered legal executive
Changes to MEES for commercial properties: consultation outcome
On 18 June 2026, the Government published an interim response to consultations held in 2019 and 2021 on increasing the minimum energy efficiency standards, known as MEES for commercial properties…
Mekayla Rose-Innes LLB (Hons)
Paralegal
Inheritance tax and pensions: what the 2027 changes mean for estate planning
From 6 April 2027, the UK’s inheritance tax treatment of pensions will undergo a fundamental change, bringing certain pension benefits within the scope of an individual’s taxable estate. For many…
Evie Claridge LLB (Hons), LLM
Solicitor
Company restoration by court order: what business owners need to know
When a company is dissolved (or “struck off”) and removed from the Companies House register, it ceases to exist as a legal entity. However, in some circumstances it may be…
Peter Raybould LLB (Hons)
Partner
Balancing immigration compliance and equality obligations in the workplace
A recent case has highlighted that immigration-related pay differences may be discriminatory unless employers can clearly justify them. How can organisations balance immigration compliance and equality obligations? Our experts explore…
Achante Anson LLB (Hons)
Trainee solicitor
Divorce for business owners: How the 'working together' approach can help
When business and marriage part ways, it is possible to move forward with clarity, respect and without conflict. Head of family law and qualified ‘Resolution Together’ lawyer Sharon Giles shares…
Sharon Giles LLB (Hons)
Partner
Passing off in the digital age
Passing off can help protect businesses when someone registers a misleading domain name that could confuse customers or take advantage of their reputation. Our litigation experts explain the key legal…
Tom Gordon LLB
Trainee solicitor
Updating charity constitutions
When and why would charities update their governing documents, what is the legal process involved, and when is Charity Commission consent required? Our charity law expert shares her insight in…
Charlotte Cowdell BA (Hons), LLB
Partner
The role of DNA testing in inheritance disputes
In the UK, disputes regarding inheritance increasingly involve one key question: who is legally entitled to inherit? In many cases, this turns on proof of a biological relationship with the…
Katie Duthie LLB (Hons)
Senior associate, solicitor
Plans to strengthen legal rights of cohabiting couples
The government has announced plans to strengthen the legal rights of cohabiting couples in England and Wales, potentially affecting more than 3.5 million people who live with a partner without…
Kristie Silsby LLB (Hons)
Senior associate, solicitor
Property misrepresentation and the new TA6 Form: What buyers need to know
The new Property Information Form (TA6) sixth edition became mandatory from 30 March 2026. Our property disputes experts share their guidance on property misrepresentation and the new TA6 form. If…
Kafula Chipasha LLB (Hons)
Associate, solicitor
Family loans and the law: why informal agreements can lead to disputes
When money changes hands between family members, it is often done informally and with the best of intentions. Parents may help children onto the property ladder and relatives may provide…
Tom Gordon LLB
Trainee solicitor
Case law update (June 2026): Protected conversations, drug testing & dismissal
Our employment law & business immigration experts delve into some recent case law that could prove relevant to you and your business. In our June edition of Dispatches, we look…
Simon Pathé FCILEx
Partner, chartered legal executive
Dementia Action Week | A guide to getting affairs in order after dementia diagnosis
Dementia Action Week is an annual awareness campaign led by Alzheimer’s Society, designed to encourage earlier diagnosis, improve understanding, and promote better planning for people affected by the disease. Here,…
Janine Guthrie FCILEx, TEP
Senior associate, chartered legal executive
The benefits of instructing a STEP-qualified lawyer and accredited 'Lifetime Lawyer'
When preparing for the future – whether through wills, estate planning, trusts or seeking advice on later life matters – your choice of legal adviser is crucial. Our expert explains…
Leah Vincent LLB (Hons), LLM, TEP
Associate, solicitor
A landlords' guide to the Renters' Rights Act
This year, the Renters’ Rights Act is bringing significant change to the private rental sector. The key date is 1 May 2026, when many of the reforms will be taking…
Katie Charlton LLB (Hons), MSc
Solicitor
Maintaining zero tolerance without abandoning fairness
Zero-tolerance policies are enforced in workplaces up and down the country, but it’s key that employers remain fair when challenging situations arise. Our team looks into a case that highlights…
Simon Pathé FCILEx
Partner, chartered legal executive
The importance of clarity when making a conditional job offer
There are a number of steps a job applicant needs to follow before they can usually start their new role. This case highlights the importance of clarity in communicating the…
Hifsa O'Kelly LLB (Hons)
Partner
An introduction to the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 will come into effect from 1 June this year. Our team introduces the act, looking into how it could impact your business. The…
Achante Anson LLB (Hons)
Trainee solicitor
The latest increase to national minimum wage & more
Now that we have entered a new financial year, our employment team highlights the latest increase to minimum wage and other rates that will affect your business. Our employment law…
Achante Anson LLB (Hons)
Trainee solicitor
The significance of good faith & public interest in whistleblowing claims
Our employment experts take a look at the significance of good faith and public interest in relation to whistleblowing claims. Under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (‘ERA’), making a protected…
Achante Anson LLB (Hons)
Trainee solicitor
Unfair prejudice petitions: Supreme Court confirms no time limit for claims
The Supreme Court has recently confirmed that unfair prejudice petitions are not subject to statutory limitation periods. Our experts explain what this means. The Supreme Court’s decision overruled the Court…
Mekayla Rose-Innes LLB (Hons)
Paralegal
New data protection complaints procedure requirements
From 1 June 2026, under the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA), organisations will be legally required to have a publicly accessible process for handling data protection complaints…
Frazer Wallace BSc (Hons), Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
Associate, solicitor
Lease terminations: Why it's important to understand your contractual arrangements
When entering into a lease, it’s important that contractual arrangements are understood to avoid mistakes and disruption further down the line. Our real estate team explores a recent case that…
Annabel Hull BA Comb Hons, LLB
Senior associate, solicitor
Reasons to avoid an execution-only service: The risks of preparing a will without tax or estate planning advice
Making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and safeguard your assets for the future. However, creating a will without professional…
Rachel Sugden LLB (Hons), TEP
Partner
Can sole directors operate under model articles of association? A 2026 update
Running a company with just one director is common in the UK, but recent legal developments have raised questions about how much authority that director really has. Can sole directors…
Tess Ciocci LLB (Hons), LLM
Solicitor
Is incorporating a charity right for my organisation?
The legal form a charity adopts shapes how it is regulated, the extent of trustee liability, and how effectively it can hold assets, enter contracts and deliver its charitable purposes.…
Charlotte Cowdell BA (Hons), LLB
Partner
Are you ready for the Employment Rights Act? | April 2026 wave explained
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) will introduce several transformative measures for employers, which are scheduled to take effect in waves over a two-year period. These reforms will impact core…
Jenny Hawrot LLB (Hons)
Partner
Making a will: Discussing all things wills on the radio
Making a will and keeping it up-to-date is a crucial step towards ensuring your wishes are properly carried out, and that those closest to you are looked after when you’re…
Claire Cox LLB
Partner
Common vehicle dispute claims & the legal framework
Our team of experts looks into some of the most common vehicle dispute claims, highlighting the legal framework that should always be considered when making a claim. Vehicle disputes are…
Kafula Chipasha LLB (Hons)
Associate, solicitor
