Coming into force on May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - which replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 - is something which all businesses are expected to comply with.

Data Protection Advisor Jon Baines recently explained the role of the Article 29 Working Party, the guidance it produces, and the introduction of the European Data Protection Board by the GDPR.

Mishcon de Reya has one of the largest dedicated residential property practices in London; our core team members have worked together for over 10 years and have seen highs and lows over that period.

Mishcon de Reya Real Estate Managing Associate Mark Reading featured on BBC 5 Live News commenting on Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) ...

The data covers all properties except those owned by private individuals, foreign-owned companies, charities and trusts.

Following last year's successful launch of MDR LAB, our incubator programme for tech start-ups in the legal space, we are now heading into the second year of the initiative.

The Accord Project, the global leader in developing open source code and specifications for smart legal contracts, is pleased to announce the launch of a working group to focus on developing techno-legal...

A recent Movers and Shakers breakfast presentation by the LSE's Tony Travers highlighted the huge competitive advantage London gains in the global market

The small sites presumption looks like a very positive move to speed delivery and generate certainty.

In December, as part of its Voices Off programme, The Old Vic and Mishcon de Reya explored The Science of Generosity at a panel event hosted at The Old Vic.

In recent years, HMRC has increasingly targeted the 'disguised employment' of self-employed people. Its clampdown is targeted at individuals supplying their services ...

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) was introduced by the Finance Act 2013 and imposes an annual charge on corporate entities holding UK residential property worth more than £500,000.

Publications from the Office for Tax Simplification ("OTS") often lead to changes in UK tax law, so the "Business Lifecycle Report" merits close study.

Taxpayers may settle tax disputes with HMRC by way of contractual agreement and the normal rules of contract law govern whether a binding agreement has been reached.

In Raftopoulou, the defence of reasonable excuse could not apply to a late claim for repayment of tax.

The VAT rules providing that an option to tax (or VAT election) may be disapplied in certain circumstances have been around since 1997 but until recently there has been little case law ...

The latest in a series of podcasts supported by Mishcon de Reya has been launched on FT.com.

The task force will consist of individuals from the Treasury, the Bank of England, and the Financial Conduct Authority.

Mishcon de Reya experts examine how large corporates can transition from AI experimentation to strategic deployment, addressing critical questions around governance, vendor contracts, risk management, and accountability. The discussion provides practical guidance on building frameworks that unite legal, IT, and C-suite leadership while balancing innovation with regulatory compliance and measurable business value.

Under a recent consultation, the government has set out its proposals for new legislation to tackle tax avoidance arrangements where UK traders ...