News & Insights

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Here, you'll find the latest legal news, insights and opinions across the services we offer and the sectors we serve.

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Latest insights

2 February 2026

Agricultural & Business Relief reform — what’s been announced so far

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We explore the key inheritance tax updates to Agricultural and Business Relief announced in and after the Autumn Budget 2024.

30 January 2026

SRA compliance — 5 common regulatory pitfalls every solicitor must avoid

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We explore the regulatory risks that threaten solicitors’ clients, firms and professional standing and highlight the five most common pitfalls to avoid.

29 January 2026

Out with PSR, in with SCR — key takeaways for the Premier League’s new financial era

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We explore how the Premier League’s landmark shift from PSR to the new SCR and SSR systems will reshape financial regulation.

28 January 2026

True North: Northern Star — Samuel Remi-Akinwale

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Samuel Remi-Akinwale is the CEO of Young Manchester, a youth-led partnership organisation that champions opportunities for young people across the city.

28 January 2026

Prolonged chemotherapy case study: David Bown's story

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Prolonged chemotherapy treatment at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire has sadly had a devastating and irreversible impact on David's life.

28 January 2026

Brabners' lawyers uncover fresh concerns in cancer care across Coventry & Warwickshire

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Concerns about chemotherapy now point to systemic failings involving neuro-oncology clinicians, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and more at UHCW.

28 January 2026

London expansion & record revenues drive next phase of growth at Brabners

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We’re delighted to announce the opening of a new office in London, marking a major milestone at the end of a year defined by strong financial performance.

27 January 2026

Bad behaviour & divorce — does an affair affect the financial settlement?

We explore how adultery and other forms of misconduct fit into the current divorce framework and when behaviour affects the financial settlement.

26 January 2026

PR under fire — what happens when clients sue?

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We explore the types of claims that PR firms can face when an initial complaint escalates and outline some practical steps to manage the risks.

23 January 2026

A guide to trusts in divorce — 5 practical tips to protect your wealth

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We explore how the courts approach trusts on divorce and outline the key considerations for dealing with them after separation.

21 January 2026

The Crime & Policing Bill — what registered providers of social housing need to be aware of

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We examine the Crime and Policing Bill's proposals and outline what RPs need to know to prepare for the changes ahead.

21 January 2026

2026 horizon scan — key legal & regulatory changes ahead

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We explore the key developments that in-house lawyers should have on their radar and what they mean for your organisation in the year ahead.

20 January 2026

Awaab’s Law — what social landlords must build into their development agreements

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We explore how statutory duties introduced by Awaab's Law interact with development agreements and what social landlords need to consider going forward.

19 January 2026

Procurement Act 2023 — further duties in 2026 that contracting authorities must observe

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We explore the upcoming changes introduced by the Procurement Act 2023, when they take effect and what they mean for contracting authorities.

19 January 2026

Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys — 5 key takeaways for social housing providers (for now)

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We explore the implications of Mazur, its unanswered questions and what to watch out for as the appeal progresses.

16 January 2026

What happens when separated parents can’t agree on a school?

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We explore how decisions around schools are made, the processes available to help parents to reach agreement and the court’s approach when they can't.

16 January 2026

AI, intellectual property & game development — key insights from Games Tech Connect

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We outline the key takeaways from our Games Tech Connect session on how generative AI is being used in video game development.

14 January 2026

ECCTA 2023 — changes to company registers & compliance duties explained

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We explore the key changes that the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act ushers in and outline what they mean for companies going forward.

14 January 2026

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.

13 January 2026

UKIPO proposes significant fee rises — what rights holders need to know

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We outline what you need to know about the UKIPO's proposed fee increases across patents, trade marks and designs.

13 January 2026

Jaguar Land Rover cyber‑attack — protecting your workforce during digital disruption

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We explain the impact of the cyber-attack on JLR's workforce and outline what to do to protect your business and minimise the impact if an incident occurs.

12 January 2026

Cyber-attacks — 8 essential steps to strengthen your response before it’s too late

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We outline eight key steps to put your organisation in the strongest position for a prompt and effective response to any cyber-attack.

12 January 2026

Divorce — what happens to my business in a financial settlement?

We explore the process of valuing a business and reaching a financial settlement upon divorce or dissolution.

9 January 2026

The evolving role of external counsel in corporate transactions

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We break down the recurring challenges that GCs face across transactions and projects and outline how we can help them with practical, flexible support.

8 January 2026