Beyond the headlines: The Beckham fallout and the power of constructive conversation
Following years of speculation about the nature of their relationship, the Beckham family have confirmed their fall-out in the most…
Inheritance Tax: What is changing?
The UK Government has doubled the Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief for qualifying “business property” and “agricultural property,” increasing…
Electronic Travel Authorisation enforcement to start on 25 February 2026: key messages for visa holders, visitors and dual British citizens
The requirement for non-visa nationals to hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation to visit the UK will be strictly enforced from 25…
Confidentiality agreements – what you need to know
What are NDAs?A confidentiality agreement, often referred to as a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), is a legally binding contract under which…
New Year, New Meaning: Gift Giving after Separation
Christmas is over for another year, the tree is down and the presents have all been unwrapped. January is a busy month for Family Law…
A new era of trust compliance
Trustees across the UK are currently rushing to register their trusts on HMRC’s Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) system to meet the…
Ozempic, Mounjaro and the Legal Weight of a Changing Industry
WeightWatchers (WW International Inc) once a dominant force in the diet industry, filed for bankruptcy in May 2025. This marks a…
Getting your house in order: Taking advantage of the calm before the storm in 2026
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) means that the next 24 months are going to be a busy time for employment lawyers and HR departments.…
Snowed in? What employers should do when the weather outside is frightful
It’s that time of year again – winter! When the weather can be unpredictable and the inevitable panic when the forecast looks like a…
Rockin’ around the Riskmas tree: the Christmas party and tips for employers
The office Christmas party is a festive highlight for many, however, an evening instigated by Noddy Holder’s iconic roar of “IT’S CHRISTMAS…
Tacit Relocation Lives On: Why Getting your Notice to Quit Right is Critical
The Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill (“the Bill”) promised to modernise an area of law often seen as outdated, overly…
One-year delay to Scottish Building Safety Levy
A charge on new residential developments has been delayed until April 2028.The Scottish Government has just announced that the introduction…
Scotland is going to the World Cup – here's what international players and fans need to know about visas
Scotland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an electrifying victory in the final match of their qualifying campaign. The men's…
Employment Rights Bill Series – Bereavement Leave
In this latest article in our series on the Employment Rights Bill, we outline the newly proposed statutory protections for Bereavement…
The changing legal framework around flexible working – what employers need to know
In our latest Employment Rights Bill article, we look at the key changes proposed to flexible working.What is flexible working?Flexible…
Balancing flexibility and fairness with zero-hours contracts
Our latest Employment Rights Bill article, looks at the key changes proposed to zero-hours contracts. What are zero-hours contracts?…
Pregnant Workers' Rights
In October 2025, a consultation was launched on enhancing protections for pregnant workers in the Employment Rights Bill. This consultation…
The potential end of fire and rehire?
In this latest article in our series on the Employment Rights Bill, we consider one of the most controversial practices of recent years.In…
Umbrella company reform: What employers need to know
The UK Government is planning to regulate umbrella companies for the first time. These changes could have a significant impact on employers…
Major overhaul of collective redundancy rules proposed in Employment Rights Bill
The UK Government is set to introduce significant changes to collective redundancy laws as part of the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill.…
Consultation on day one unfair dismissals rights
The UK Government has published four consultations relating to the Employment Rights Bill, which seeks to strengthen workers’ rights. If…