Comment & Opinion

“If you’re planning a transaction with a UK nexus, it remains important to assess the regime at an early stage. Failing to do so could delay or derail your deal.”

“What are the UK government and regulators doing to speed up, or slow down, this rate of change? In this article we explore these questions, what’s coming next, and how you can prepare.”

“If you’re an employer, you’ll need to review pay, policies and processes now to ensure compliance and manage risk.”

“When you’re drafting a contract, the rate of liquidated damages included needs to be reasonable, protect your commercial interests and should not act as a penalty.”

“With stricter rules on marketing, pricing, inspections and aftercare, the latest New Homes Quality Code update places greater responsibility on how you inform and support customers.”

“This month’s Legal Horizon highlights key developments, including EU reforms reducing the scope of sustainability reporting, strengthened UK enforcement activity on green claims and modern slavery and regulatory action on AI, data use and cybersecurity.”

“There is a real opportunity to strengthen your capital structure, improve equity returns and accelerate growth and value creation.”

“If you’re involved in PE transactions, it’s worth understanding where this technology can help and where human judgement still matters.”

“With planning reforms accelerating project delivery, major investment strategies reshaping capital flows, and climate‑driven regulatory and litigation risks continuing to rise, the landscape presents both opportunity and challenge for businesses.”