If you are responsible for your international workforce, for employee mobility or people resourcing into the UK, this webinar will provide you with insight into the steps to take now for your people and your business.

From October 2026, UK employers will face expanded right to work obligations extending beyond traditional employees to contractors, consultants, agency workers, and platform workers. With civil penalties reaching £60,000 per illegal worker and potential criminal liability, businesses must now assess their entire workforce structure and supply chain compliance before the implementation deadline.

The recent decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Russell and others v Transocean International Resources Ltd is good news for employers in the offshore oil industry who can breathe a sigh of relief following confirmation that onshore field-breaks can constitute annual leave.

With HM Treasury launching its much-anticipated consultation on regulating buy-now-pay-later ("BNPL"), it is an opportune moment to take stock of where we are, how we got here...

When Hasbro alleged that SConnect's Wolfoo animated series infringed Peppa Pig copyrights through unauthorized audio clips, the High Court granted summary judgment based on spectrographic evidence. The case reveals critical lessons about outsourcing liability, international copyright exposure, and the strategic advantages of early litigation decisions.

The fashion industry has faced significant criticism for some time about its impact on the global environment, so it is easy to see why fashion businesses are increasingly keen to promote sustainability...

Can an intermediary acting for a supplier or purchaser, also be a commercial agent, and why does this matter?

The enforceability of non-compete restrictions after an agency, distribution, or franchise agreement has come to an end can be an important factor in deciding how to proceed in many situations.

On the face of it, the onerous obligation may appear unreasonable.

The FCA's new rules on Non-Financial Misconduct take effect on 1 September 2026, requiring SMCR firms to assess and respond to instances of bullying, harassment and other serious misconduct even when unrelated to regulatory activities. With implementation weeks away, firms must ensure policies, procedures and internal processes are embedded and operational, whilst navigating a changing legal landscape that includes new employment law obligations and enhanced whistleblowing protections.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is continuing to focus its attention on individuals who work in the London markets.

Last week the European Court gave a decision that Louis Vuitton had been fighting to avoid since 2015.

The Government has confirmed that significant changes to Companies House accounts filing requirements will come into force from 1 April 2028 as part of the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).

A High Court judgment examines how principals should calculate commission owed to commercial agents under contractual formulas, addressing whether costs must be matched to individual sales or if estimates and averages are permissible. The case explores the interplay between contractual commission terms and the Commercial Agents Regulations in determining payment obligations.

Competitions can be a great form of below-the-line advertising. But if they are not run properly, or in accordance with the law, then they can badly backfire causing reputational damage and regulatory action as well as financial loss.

Minimum purchase obligations in distribution agreements require careful drafting to avoid disputes. This analysis examines critical implementation questions: what counts toward the minimum, how to handle supplier shortfalls, adjustment mechanisms, and enforcement consequences including exclusivity loss, price adjustments, and termination rights.

This follows earlier announcements by the CMA here and here and is part of a wider investigation by the CMA into misleading environmental claims.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping reforms that will fundamentally reshape how fashion retailers manage their workforce, from recruitment and probation to flexible staffing and restructuring.

In last month's issue of Fashion Focus we considered the consequences of fashion brands falling foul of the Competition and Market Authority's Green Claims Code.

A business which acts both as an agent and a distributor for the same supplier can face an important problem when the relationship ends. Under the Commercial Agents Regulations, following termination of the agreement, a commercial agent will, in most situations, be entitled to either compensation or indemnity. A distributor does not have the same statutory rights.