News & Insights

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18 December 2025

Employment Rights Bill roadmap — what’s changing & when

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We break down the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) — what’s changing, when it’s happening and how you can prepare.

18 December 2025

Brabners lines up support for historic Lancaster rugby club with shirt sponsorship

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We’re proud to be supporting Lancaster’s Vale of Lune RUFC by sponsoring the team’s away shirts for the next two seasons.

18 December 2025

HyNot judicial review decision highlights the importance of acting promptly

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We explore how the Court considered the requirement of promptness, the arguments made and what this means for claimants considering judicial review.

17 December 2025

Christmas markets & public safety — key legal duties for organisers & retailers

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We explore safety considerations around Christmas markets and outline practical steps to comply with relevant safety legislation.

17 December 2025

Scaling Southport — understanding the needs of a business community

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We explore the challenges and opportunities that Southport faces and outline how we can build a lasting legacy that other places can learn from.

17 December 2025

Southern Housing v Emmanuel — what landlords need to know about forced access

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We explore the judgment and what it means for landlords when tenants refuse access for essential safety checks.

16 December 2025

Brabners advises shareholders of Rural Solutions on strategic acquisition by Celnor Group

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Our corporate team advised the shareholders of Rural Solutions on its acquisition by Celnor Group, an investor in businesses across the TICC sector.

16 December 2025

Lights, camera, litigation — The Lost King case

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We explore the legal and reputational implications of dramatising ‘real life’ events for the screen.

15 December 2025

Building Links network rounds up the key construction law cases that have shaped the industry in 2025

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We provide an overview of key construction law cases from 2025 and explore the practical implications and emerging trends that are shaping the industry.

15 December 2025

Pensions in divorce — achieving equality in retirement through sharing, attachment & offsetting

We explore how pensions are treated in divorce, from entitlement and valuation to division options.

11 December 2025

Unlocking Lancashire’s potential — navigating talent, investment & identity

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We explore the challenges and opportunities facing Lancashire businesses and the solutions they’re building together.

10 December 2025

Procurement Act 2023 — modification provisions for public contracts explained

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We explore how contracting authorities must approach contract variations under the Procurement Act 2023.

9 December 2025

Weight loss drugs in sport — WADA’s watchlist, performance trade offs & what athletes need to know

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We explore what’s known and emerging about GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro and what athletes need to consider as interest and scrutiny grow.

9 December 2025

5 types of financial order on divorce or civil partnership dissolution explained

Financial Orders on divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership

We set out everything you need to know about financial orders — how they work, the different types and more.

8 December 2025

Feeling trapped? Options for succession & exit for law firm partners

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We explore the succession options available to law firm partners — from partner buy‑outs to private equity sales, acquisitions and EOTs.

8 December 2025

Can The Hundred challenge the IPL? 6 potential key changes explained in new era for English cricket

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2025 could well be remembered as the ‘end of the beginning’ for The Hundred.

5 December 2025

Is your AI patentable? Lessons from the Court of Appeal’s landmark ruling

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We explore the key issues from the case and consider the practical implications for those operating in the tech, creative and data-driven sectors.

4 December 2025

Immigration after the 2025 rule changes — protecting the ‘hidden’ sports workforce

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We explore the new immigration changes including higher salary thresholds, stricter qualification levels and limited relief under the TSL.

4 December 2025

Void & voidable marriages — what are they & when can you annul?

We explain how and when a marriage can be annulled as well as how to know if a marriage is void or voidable.

3 December 2025

English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill — what it means for retail leases

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We explore what the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill means in practice and how its reforms may affect both retail tenants and landlords.

3 December 2025

Autumn Budget 2025 — Employee Ownership Trust capital gains tax changes explained

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We explore the Chancellor’s decision to change the capital gains tax (CGT) relief available for disposals to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs).

3 December 2025

Autumn Budget 2025 — key changes for personal estate planning & administration

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We unpack the headline measures and present some practical steps that you can take to optimise your planning and protect your loved ones for the future.

2 December 2025

AI Growth Zones — what the £31bn tech investment means for the North

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We explore the potential of AI Growth Zones to transform the region through investment and job creation while also highlighting ongoing environmental concerns.

1 December 2025