Beyond zero & low hours contracts — how can hospitality work remain flexible?
The Government's 'ending one-sided flexibility' consultation signals significant change for hospitality employers. We explore what employers need to know.
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Drelle v Servis-Terminal — a new insolvency recovery tool for banks, lenders & trade creditors
The Supreme Court's decision in Drelle v Servis-Terminal may provide a powerful new recovery option, with insolvency pressure able to be deployed immediately.
FCA warns football clubs over sponsorship deals with unauthorised financial firms — 5 key steps to take now
Football clubs are facing heightened scrutiny over their commercial partnerships. We explore the risks and steps that they should take to stay compliant.
Football sanctions explained — why Chelsea's punishment has sparked debate
Amid debate over the Chelsea, Everton and Forest cases, Paul Lunt joined Total Sport to explain how football disciplinary decisions are reached and why sanctions can vary.
Collective consultation overhaul — 3 key steps for employers
We explore the collective consultation overhaul and detail what’s changing, the associated risks and how employers should prepare.
Marketing to existing contacts — what the BrewDog story tells us about UK GDPR & PECR
What can we learn from the BrewDog shareholder emails? We outline key compliance risks and practical steps to consider before sending communications.
New VAT relief for social housing land signals the end for ‘golden brick’ transactions
We explain the proposed changes and their significance to those involved in delivering affordable and social housing projects.
Giving evidence from abroad — Family Court confirms a common-sense approach
We explore what the decision means in practice for parties, witnesses and experts based overseas and outline when evidence can be given remotely.
Day one paternity & parental leave — what the reforms mean for employers
From 6 April 2026, paternity leave and unpaid parental leave have become day one rights. Here's what's changed and what it means in practice for employers.
M&A in fashion & beauty — how the EU’s crackdown on burning stock is reshaping deals
We explore the ESPR’s implications for M&A and outline what businesses should be doing in response.
Pre-sale due diligence — 4 benefits for shareholders preparing to exit
We explain what pre-sale due diligence is and break down why more shareholders are undertaking it before going to market.
VAT on dental aligners — what the Upper Tribunal's decision means for dentists & dental laboratories
A recent Upper Tribunal tax decision has changed the VAT treatment of clear dental aligners and will affect dentists, dental technicians and laboratories.
FIFA’s new landmark women coaches rule — what clubs & governing bodies need to know
Competing in certain women’s tournaments must now include women in coaching roles on the bench. We explore the implications for clubs and NGBs.
‘Manchesterism’ goes national — what the rest of the UK can learn from northern regeneration
As Andy Burnham brings ‘Manchesterism’ into the spotlight, we explore what successful regeneration looks like and how it can create lasting prosperity.
Franchise agreements — key considerations for franchisors & franchisees
We outline some of the key commercial and legal considerations for parties considering a franchise arrangement.
Scaling women’s sport — lessons from the Women’s Six Nations 2026 & beyond
We explore how venue strategy has become a broader test of sustainable growth across women’s sport and outline what governing bodies and clubs can learn.
The future of female athlete insurance — trends, gaps & what comes next
We explore what’s changing, who’s driving the changes and what it means for athletes, clubs and insurers.
Roblox & child safety — lessons for online gaming platforms
We explore the allegations against Roblox, wider challenges of protecting children online and steps that platforms are expected to take.
Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions
We've announced our largest-ever round of Partner promotions, with six lawyers joining the partnership following another year of sustained growth.
OpenAI shelves Stargate UK — what it means for the UK’s ‘AI superpower’ ambitions
We explore what Stargate UK reveals about the hidden energy cost of AI and break down what this means in practice.
Franchise agreements under scrutiny — what franchisors need to know about the Vodafone case
We examine the issues at the heart of the claim and outline what the decision could mean for franchise businesses.
Brabners supports leading recruiter on strategic acquisition of employee-owned business
Our corporate team and specialist EO solicitors supported a market-leading recruitment agency on the acquisition of an employee-owned business.
New TRS rules now in force — what trustees need to know
We explore the key changes to the TRS, explain what they mean in practice and outline the steps that trustees should be taking now.
BlueCrest Supreme Court judgment — what LLPs need to know about the salaried member rules
We explore what the judgment means for LLPs and outline the practical steps that firms may now need to consider.
Understanding Letters of Claim in contentious probate — what they are & how to respond
We explore the role of a Letter of Claim during Will and inheritance disputes and outline what it means for those involved.
