Intelligence

The UK Government is implementing sweeping reforms to late payment laws that will fundamentally change how businesses manage supplier payments. These changes include substantial fines for persistent late payers, mandatory statutory interest rates, and a prohibition on payment terms exceeding 60 days. With enforcement powers granted to the Small Business Commissioner and a new binding adjudication system...

As overlapping crises from climate events to geopolitical conflicts increasingly strain communities and institutions, the traditional model of crisis response is proving inadequate. This analysis examines how philanthropy can shift from reactive emergency funding to proactive investment in community resilience, exploring the tension between immediate relief and long-term preparedness in building a more robust civil society infrastructure.

The UK government's Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026 proposes sweeping changes to corporate modern slavery reporting, introducing mandatory content requirements, financial penalties up to £1 million or 1% of turnover, and enhanced board-level accountability. Organizations that have taken a minimal compliance approach to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 face significant reputational and regulatory...

Veranova Bidco LP v Johnson Matthey Plc [2026] EWHC 1021 (Comm) addresses a question that M&A lawyers have been watching closely: can you stitch together the knowledge of multiple executives to build a case of corporate fraud? The High Court says no, and every buyer, seller, and M&A lawyer should take note.

A Nottingham-based law firm has partnered with Sharewear Clothing Scheme to tackle clothing poverty and textile waste across the East Midlands. Through donation points at three offices and a sponsored school partnership, the initiative has already diverted 151kg of textiles from landfill while providing free clothing to 100 people in need. The firm's Finance Director explains why addressing clothing poverty matters and how simple donations can create meaningful social and environmental impact.

Eversheds Sutherland provides legal and other services through various separate and distinct legal entities operating globally. The firm's structure encompasses multiple jurisdictions with independent legal practices...