A benefit of Mediation, is that it offers litigants an opportunity to reach an early resolution and avoid getting drawn into protracted litigation.

The statutory data protection regime has openness and transparency at its core. A key component of this is that people (data subjects) have the right to access their personal data.

Anti-competitive agreements reached between businesses are generally prohibited by competition law. The UK's sanctions for businesses found to breach competition law...

ClientEarth has been refused permission in the High Court to continue a derivative claim against the directors of Shell Plc.

Weightmans provides guidance on the Updated Services Code for sex discrimination and gender reassignment, which came into force on August 5th, 2026. Organizations are advised to audit their facilities, assess compliance risks, and carefully balance the needs of staff and service users across protected characteristics including sex, gender reassignment, disability, and religious beliefs.

The Procurement Bill promises to deliver a more transparent and flexible public procurement system.

The Civil Justice Council has now published its response from the consultation. Following our earlier update on the Ministry of Justice ("MoJ") Consultation ("the Consultation")...

UK automotive manufacturers are delaying critical investment decisions as they await potential changes to the Government's Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, creating uncertainty around the pace of electric vehicle adoption. This hesitation could significantly reshape the timeline for insurers' transition strategies, affecting everything from claims profiles and repair costs to autonomous vehicle deployment and underwriting approaches.

We outline possible issues when dealing with franchise agreements, along with good practices for the benefit of franchisors and franchisees.

Self-Invested Personal Pensions are a popular way to save for retirement and increasingly parties are looking at ways in which to share these investments on divorce or dissolution.

What you need to know about the Economic Crime Bill which is likely to become law in 2024. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in business...

The Home Office Employer's Guide to Right to Work Checks advises employers on how to conduct a compliant right to work check to establish a statutory excuse against liability...

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case examines the statutory requirements for workers to exercise their right to be accompanied at disciplinary and grievance hearings. The decision clarifies when this right arises and what obligations employers have when convening such meetings, highlighting a potential gap in worker protections.

If you do not know where your child has moved to, there are several things you can do to locate them.

Some years ago, a fleet operator in the construction sector underwent a group restructuring. Part of the plan involved the large goods vehicles and their drivers...

Director ordered to repay over £50,000 within 5 weeks and 13 year director disqualification ban relating to abuse of the Government's Bounce Back Loan…

Unfortunately dog attacks are not uncommon. The Home Secretary, is currently contemplating banning ownership of the American XL breed of dog.

How will the proposed reforms affect social landlords' ability to take action against anti-social behaviour?

The Government has confirmed that the abolishment of s21 notices will not be introduced until stronger possession is in place

It's important that those looking to use e-bikes are aware of the specific legislation around their use so they stay on the right side of the law...