The Online Safety Act (‘OSA') passed into law in October 2023; we outline a full overview of the Act here.

The Competitively Appointed Transmission Owner (CATO) regime will establish a process by which entities are competitively appointed to construct, own and operate new GB electricity transmission...

New regulations permit plug-in solar systems in domestic properties across Great Britain, removing significant barriers to small-scale renewable energy generation. What practical implications do these changes have for landlords, tenants, and property owners navigating consent requirements, insurance considerations, and compliance obligations?

The CQC has published its 2023 State of Care Report, providing a nuanced and holistic view of challenges faced by the health and social care system in England

An application by Porsche to register a sound trade mark has been refused, the EUIPO finding it non-distinctive and unable to identify trade origin

This article assesses the duties of accountable persons during the occupation of higher-risk buildings under the new building safety regime in England...

There has been a significant and welcome increase in options for structuring ownership of assets in the UAE, but structures may have tax implications in the UK.

While climate risk has increasingly been at the top of the agenda for trustees in recent years, biodiversity and nature risk has occasionally been overlooked, despite...

A recent Supreme Court case has highlighted critical considerations for directors managing real estate joint venture exits. The Saxon Woods decision demonstrates how directors must balance their statutory duties with shareholder agreement provisions, particularly when navigating complex exit scenarios that may require departing from agreed timelines.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant changes to anti-harassment laws taking effect on 30 October, but beneath the headline reforms lie critical nuances that could catch employers off guard. From the expanded definition of "third party" to the evolving landscape of confidentiality agreements, understanding these subtleties is essential for compliance and avoiding potentially uncapped damages with penalty uplifts.

In Industrial Cleaning Equipment v Intelligent Cleaning Equipment and another, the Court of Appeal held that the five-year period for statutory acquiescence starts to run...

The Police Service of Northern Ireland ("PSNI") has suffered its worst ever data breach after personal information of all of its 10,000 staff was mistakenly published online.

Sporting businesses, including larger shoots, generally need to charge VAT on their services, meaning the business faces either passing on more cost to their clients or eating into their bottom line.

On 26 October, the Online Safety Act (the ‘Act') attained Royal Assent, passing into law. We outline a full overview of the Act here.

This is a particular risk for the Fintech world, with its new entrants and bootstrappers with varying levels of legal experience.

Over a year has now passed since the implementation of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the 'Act') which established the Register of Overseas Entities (the "Register").

We take a look at key actions for employers to consider in light of the significant holiday reforms that came into force on 1 January...

The judgment in the case of Newell Trustees Ltd v Newell Rubbermaid UK Services Ltd and another was handed down last week. Among the first significant pensions cases of 2024...

The Technology and Construction Court's recent decision in TTSJV v Bapco Refining demonstrates the significant challenges contractors face when attempting to prevent employers from calling on-demand performance bonds. This case, arising from a US$4.2 billion oil refinery upgrade project in Bahrain, explores the legal boundaries of bond calls following disputes over substantial completion and delay claims stemming from a major hydrogen leak explosion.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised its guidance for regulated firms outsourcing IT functions to the cloud.