A change in the way we work, ever-improving technology and a shift in workplace culture are just some of the key drivers in changing the way we do business faster than ever before.

Travers Smith represents Jason Jones in a landmark Privy Council appeal challenging Trinidad and Tobago's laws criminalising same-sex intimacy. Partners Caroline Edwards and James Hulmes explore the legal arguments and broader human rights implications of this constitutional challenge in conversation with Jason himself.

National Security & Investment Act - 3rd Annual Report (2023/24)

In this four minute video, Rich Offord, Kirsty Emery and Jonathan Rush discuss what suppliers can do to make sure they get paid. Topics covered include tips on how to push back against customer demands for long payment...

In this short video, Richard Offord, Katie Hindley and Jonathan Rush provide a 5 minute primer on key pricing issues in commercial contracts.

Nick White, Knowledge Counsel in the Pensions team, reviews potential pensions tax options for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the new Government's inaugural Budget.

Accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in the United Kingdom is reliant on whether the installation of EV charging infrastructure can keep up.

In this episode, Associate Katie Hindley from our Technology & Commercial Transactions team discusses ground source heat pumps as an efficient alternative heating solution, which are increasing in popularity due to the UK's ban on heating systems fuelled by fossil fuels. What are the benefits, and what are the key difficulties to consider when installing?

The UK government's plan to roll out smart meters plays a vital role in achieving a more efficient energy system.

In this eighth episode of our Energy & Infrastructure video series, where we explore ten key areas of sustainable infrastructure, John Buttanshaw (Co-Head of ESG & Impact and Partner in our Operational Risk and Environment group) breaks down the types of hydrogen, its robust capabilities, the support system pledged by the Labour government to incentivise its use, and the key challenge to success.

In this episode, John Buttanshaw (Co-Head of ESG & Impact and Partner in our Operational Risk and Environment group) discusses Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology.

Private equity's entry into sports is creating new exit opportunities, from secondary buyouts to IPOs, but success depends on navigating complex regulatory approvals and unlocking value through streaming rights, fan engagement, and global sponsorships. Can investors balance financial returns with the long-term brand authenticity that sustains fan loyalty across generations?

The UK government's National Security and Investment Act continues to evolve in its implementation and enforcement, raising important questions about regulatory scope, transaction timing, and compliance obligations.

This podcast episode discusses immigration sponsorship and right-to-work compliance for employers, highlighting the rise in licence cancellations due to breaches. It covers audit processes, consequences of non-compliance, and prevention strategies.

This episode examines expected Autumn 2024 Budget reforms to Corporation Tax, VAT, and Employer NICs, and considers Labour's proposed Business Taxes Roadmap's potential long-term impact on businesses.

Tax experts outline current carried interest tax rules and explore potential government measures in the Autumn Budget 2024 aimed at closing the "carried interest loophole" to address perceived tax advantages in asset management.

Senior Counsel Elissavet Grout, Joseph Sheldrick, and Associate Amy Broderick discuss current inheritance tax rules and anticipated changes expected in the upcoming Autumn Budget...

This episode discusses potential Autumn 2024 Budget reforms to UK non-domiciled individuals' tax treatment, highlighting Labour's manifesto commitments and recent government updates.

Senior Associate Aimee Hutchinson and Associate Claudia French examine potential Labour reforms to Real Estate taxes, including manifesto pledges and impacts on CGT and carried interest, ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget.

During 2025, HMRC paused their concessionary treatment for administrative errors relating to withholding tax on cross-border interest payments.