The Upper-Tier Tribunal has ruled on a significant Stamp Duty Land Tax case involving Christian Candy's claim for overpayment relief following a contract rescission.

International businesses face a critical challenge that often determines whether market entry succeeds or fails: securing banking access in foreign markets. While incorporation and commercial strategies can move quickly...

Workplace investigations in the UAE have evolved into a critical component of employment risk management, requiring careful navigation of complex legal frameworks across UAE, DIFC, and ADGM jurisdictions. This article examines how employers can conduct fair, compliant investigations into sensitive matters including harassment, discrimination, and whistleblowing while balancing confidentiality, procedural fairness, and regulatory obligations.

The Health and Safety Executive has released its annual workplace fatality statistics for 2025/26, recording 126 worker deaths—the lowest figure ever documented in Great Britain. While construction remains the deadliest sector and falls from height continue as the leading cause of fatalities, these figures raise critical questions about whether established safety controls are being consistently implemented across high-risk industries.

A High Court ruling examines how "Banking Days" clauses operate across multiple time zones in international ship sale contracts, determining whether payment deadlines end at midnight in the place of performance or in the last jurisdiction listed in the contractual definition.

The Court of Appeal's decision in Glint Pay Ltd v Baker examines whether secured lenders can appoint administrators when their primary motive is a hostile takeover rather than debt recovery. This case explores the boundaries of legitimate enforcement action, particularly when a company remains solvent before acceleration, and considers whether an appointment made for a solely improper purpose can be challenged and set aside.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a warning notice on AI misuse in legal practice, clarifying what responsible adoption looks like. While recognizing AI's benefits for document review, drafting, and research, the regulator emphasizes that solicitors remain accountable for their work regardless of the tools used, requiring proper governance, human oversight, and professional judgment to manage risks like hallucinated citations and confidentiality breaches.

From December 2026, UAE businesses that play music commercially—whether in cafés, retail stores, hotels, or entertainment venues—will face new licensing requirements and annual fees ranging from AED 1,500 to AED 50,000.

On 3 July 2016 the UK's civil market abuse regime is changing. The Market Abuse Regulation has been introduced to provide a standard regulatory framework across EU member states to prevent market abuse.