Blog
5 February 2026
The recent judgments handed down in the cases brought by Sandie Peggie and the Darlington Nurses (both determined in the context of last year’s landmark ‘For Women’ decision) appear to have generated greater uncertainty rather...
Blog
28 January 2026
Organisations operating in the care and life sciences sector will be familiar with regulatory engagement and investigation. Key regulators include the Care Inspectorate, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, the Health & Safety Executive and...
Blog
26 January 2026
Afan Valley Ltd v Lupton Fawcett LLP in the Light of Manchester, Stanford and SAAMCO The Court of Appeal’s decision on 5 January 2026 in Afan Valley Ltd v Lupton Fawcett LLP EWCA Civ 2...
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26 January 2026
Companies in the STEM sector routinely receive investment to super charge growth. The financial investment can trigger a change in company dynamic and a founder’s greatest fear can be dilution or being marginalised. The English...
Blog
23 January 2026
Readers of our blogs will be well aware of the trials and tribulations of what ultimately became the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and which passed into law in June of last year. The...
Blog
22 January 2026
A recent Court of Appeal decision makes one thing clear for employers: calling someone a “volunteer” will not necessarily determine their legal status. In Maritime & Coastguard Agency v Groom, the Court of Appeal held...
Blog
21 January 2026
The Scottish Parliament’s long-awaited Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 came into force just over a year ago (6 January 2025) following the Grenfell tragedy just over six years ago. The purpose of the Act...
Blog
19 January 2026
In Scotland, arbitration is one of several Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options available alongside mediation and collaboration. Arbitration is a process in which the parties agree to appoint an independent, suitably qualified third-party, known as...
News
16 January 2026
With the Employment Rights Bill now enacted as the Employment Rights Act 2025, employers across the UK are preparing for one of the most significant periods of employment law reform in decades. To help organisations...
Blog
14 January 2026
The UK Government has announced significant proposals that may affect long-term residence and tax planning for internationally mobile individuals and private clients. No replacement for investor visa The 2025 Budget did not introduce a new...
Blog
13 January 2026
Following the men’s national team’s long‑awaited return to the World Cup, Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has proposed a national bank holiday for Monday 15 June 2026, the day following Scotland’s opening World Cup match...
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12 January 2026
As workplaces become more tech-driven, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is said to be transforming how employers manage recruitment, performance, and decision-making. Its appeal is said to lie in speed, consistency, and the ability to process vast...
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