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The DSA is part of the European Commission's (EC) wider digital services package presented in 2020 which also includes the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DSA fundamentally redesigns...

In 2006 the Housing Corporation permitted private firms to apply for affordable housing grants.

The GALA Global Conference brought together speakers from the UK, the Netherlands, Canada, and New Zealand to tackle a question that's been bubbling away for a while now: why are brands going quiet on sustainability?...

Can Hong Kong employers now expect to enforce longer post-employment restrictions? A recent High Court decision enforcing 12-month restrictive covenants against former Marsh employees might suggest...

In our previous article, Unveiling the Struggles of Hong Kong's Invisible Workforce we explored the challenges faced by foreign domestic workers ("FDWs")...

The High Court examined a case where a Hong Kong securities brokerage company brought conspiracy claims against its own client, alleging an undisclosed discretionary trading arrangement between the client and one of the firm's employees.=

Several high-profile cases, including those involving Clerys and Debenhams, brought inadequacies of the existing collective redundancy legislation into focus in recent years.

Does a business restructure or TUPE transfer have any immigration or employment permit implications? The answer is yes: where a restructure involves a TUPE transfer, liability for employing foreign nationals without valid immigration permission will transfer to the new employer, and both parties will need to address their post-transfer notification obligations under the Employment Permits Act 2024.

The ASA ruled against a promoter who retrospectively changed the terms of a prize draw to allow the prize to be awarded to the prize provider's brother, which violated fair competition practices. The ruling emphasized that promotions must be conducted equitably, and terms should not be altered after a winner is selected

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against Nectar Sleep's "Save up to 65%" promotional campaign, finding that the basis of the savings claim was unclear and materially misleading to consumers. The decision highlights critical issues with how retailers calculate and present competitor price comparisons, particularly when using narrow product selections and averaging methodologies that may not reflect genuine market conditions.

Ofcom has issued a fine of £28 million for systemic failures in the way a company handled customers seeking to cancel their contracts. The regulator's investigation, which covered the period from January 2022...

As part of its work on online pricing claims, the CMA has issued guidance for traders when selling optional extras (like insurance or faster delivery).

In a competitive economy where profit margins can be ‘thin', it is important for suppliers to de-risk their potential exposure, and conversely, for customers, to ensure that they have adequate recourse...

The ASA is throwing the kitchen sink at advertisers this week, so if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!

Beginning your career at a firm which doesn't feel like home to you, could put you off a practice area you would otherwise have really enjoyed and could negatively affect your wider career aspirations.

Lewis Silkin's comprehensive legal and regulatory information hub provides essential details about the firm's policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks. From accessibility standards and complaint procedures to modern slavery statements and privacy policies, this resource center addresses key operational and ethical considerations. How does a leading law firm balance transparency, regulatory compliance, and client service in its corporate governance?

Following a consultation paper in June 2023 and draft legislation in July 2025, these changes should come as no surprise to most businesses.