As the UK's Autumn Budget nears, anticipated changes to capital gains tax, relief eliminations, and private equity taxation have investors concerned. Potential tax hikes could impact liquidity and private equity returns, while new incentives may target R&D and small-business investment.

Recent BBC reports centred on a 158-year-old company which went under as a result of a cybersecurity breach.

After more than a decade in the UK media law sector, my return to Sydney to head up Spencer West's expansion into Australia has given me an opportunity to reflect on the transformative changes in our media landscape.

The British Virgin Islands ("BVI") Government has introduced important amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (As Revised) that are contained in the BVI Business Companies...

Kenya has long been recognised as a trailblazer in the African fintech landscape. From the early success of mobile money services to the vast history of innovative digital financial solutions.

Duncan McNair, Partner specialising in litigation and dispute resolution, has been the driving force via his charity Save The Asian Elephants ("STAE") stae.org behind one of the most influential...

The UK government's latest Spending Review has committed £86 billion to science and innovation, a move that has been widely welcomed across the technology and healthcare sectors.

When Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity Partner Kristy Gouldsmith first came to live in the UK, she was entranced by its hedgehogs, which don't exist in her native Canada.

As trusted legal advisers to one of Ireland's leading recycling companies Metcollect we in Spencer West Northern Ireland have had to get to grips with all of the legal requirements for a business...

In a first-of-its-kind consumer rights claim being heard before the Competition Appeals Tribunal, BT's unfair landline pricing from 2015-2018...

As advanced technology becomes increasingly integral to the operation of law firms, the negotiation of IT contracts is a critical business activity. However, many firms struggle to handle these negotiations effectively...

One of the most eye-catching proposals in the Employment Rights Bill 2024 (the Bill) is the proposal to outlaw "Fire and Rehire". This is the practice of dismissing employees who will not accept a change of contract.

Subject access requests are on the rise and you'll likely find one made in almost every dispute situation, from employment issues to parents unhappy with the school.

Real Estate, Lending and Commercial Partner Ishtiaq Nawaz-Chechi's irrepressible energy and creativity has put him in a leadership role in the Firm's expanding Pakistan practice...

The Republic of Cyprus is nearing a significant milestone in its European integration journey as it progresses toward becoming a member of the Schengen Zone, Europe's free-travel area.

How to remain profitable whilst rising to regulatory challenges, including complex ESG compliance reporting requirements and due diligence.

The UK's Employment Rights Bill proposes significant changes, including ending exploitative zero-hour contracts, enhancing sick pay, removing unfair dismissal qualifying periods, and expanding family leave. It also repeals restrictions on trade union actions, with reforms expected by 2026.

For growing businesses, hiring an "Outsourced GC" provides cost-effective, on-call legal support tailored to your needs, resembling an in-house lawyer's approach without the overhead of full-time employment, through a flexible subscription model.

The Migration Department of the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection has announced that from Monday, 7th of July of 2025, it will begin accepting applications for the EU Blue Card...

In today's episode of inspiration comes from unexpected places, we look at race car driver extraordinaire and eight-time Formula 1 World Champion*, Lewis Hamilton...