News & Insights
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Latest insights
New judicial review guidance explained — AI use & urgent applications
Understand the new guidance on using AI and making applications for urgent consideration in judicial review proceedings.
Brabners backs ambition with landmark Legal Services T Level sponsorship & youth bursary investment
We’ve made a major commitment to technical education and social mobility, becoming the UK’s first founding employer sponsor of a Legal Services T Level.
How to deliver NEC projects in a volatile market — lessons from our Building Links event
Our latest Building Links event explored early warnings, programmes, project culture and the challenges of managing continual change under NEC.
Brabners Partner Jeff Lewis assumes Deputy Vice President role at the Law Society
He'll be one of only four presidents from Manchester in the organisation’s history, having been elected to the position by the Law Society Council in May.
The Times Best Law Firms
We've been recognised in The Times' prestigious annual 'Best Law Firms' list for the third consecutive year.
TCC ruling highlights reach of extended Building Safety Act limitation periods
We explore the Taylor Wimpey judgment and break down the difficult issues arising from extended limitation periods under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Autumn Budget 2026 — what does it mean for Employee Ownership Trusts?
We break everything that you need to know down, looking at Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), the proposed Founders’ Relief and updates to EMI options.
Succession planning, growth & M&A — lessons from the UK coach industry
What can business owners learn from the changing UK coach market? Brett Cooper and Billy Jones, Managing Director of Selwyns Travel, share their insights.
Trade union reform under the Employment Rights Act — trends, priorities & planning implications
We break down the latest and upcoming trade union reforms — from ballot changes and electronic voting to wider union access and new employer duties.
Today’s Budget offered predictable foundations. Next, the Government must back real ambition
Incremental stability is a welcome platform for today but the true test of government follow-through will come, writes our CEO, Robert White.
Brabners appoints Social Impact Manager following B Corp recertification
Freya Grummit will lead the development and delivery of our community initiatives and social and governance (ESG) priorities.
Emotional Perception — UKIPO refuses AI patent application again, this time for lack of inventive step
How the UKIPO applied the Supreme Court’s ‘intermediate step’ in practice and what the decision may mean for the patentability of AI in the UK.
Why clear prenup wording matters — lessons from a £26.6m divorce dispute
The recent divorce case of IC v AD shows how unclear pre-nuptial agreement wording can fuel costly, stressful disputes.
Autumn Budget 2026 — what regeneration leaders need to know
Key policy signals that regeneration leaders should look out for across funding distribution, tax incentives, regional autonomy and skills infrastructure.
Brabners caps busy season of growth with real estate partner appointment
We've continued to invest in our real estate services, with David Cole joining our Leeds office as Partner.
Brabners’ corporate team completes tenth transaction for Happy Days Nurseries
Our corporate team has supported Happy Days Nurseries' position as the UK's leading nursery group as it continues its expansion in the South of England.
Andy Burnham signals reform of non-compete clauses — what could change?
We explain the reforms that could be on the horizon and what employers should be doing now to prepare.
The Building Safety Levy explained — who's affected & what it means for developers
We explore what the Levy is, which developments are in scope, how charges are calculated and the practical steps that developers should take now.
Sale-ready shares — a practical checklist for business owners
We break down how to validate ownership, reconstruct share history and simplify your share capital — and share a pre-sale checklist to protect value.
Panorama, Abramovich & the growing risk of tax fraud investigations
Why taxpayers are facing greater risks, why governance matters more than ever and what businesses should do to ensure transparency and accountability.
Sub-contractor collateral warranties — why they matter when contractors become insolvent
How sub-contractor collateral warranties can preserve a right of recourse and where they fit alongside due diligence and performance security.
Earlier exit planning is reshaping Lancashire business strategies — what business owners should do now
Corporate lawyer Brett Cooper explores why more Lancashire business owners are planning their exits earlier and what it means for future business sales.
The Brabners Foundation reaches milestone amount of £250,000 in donations
The achievement follows the Foundation's most successful Ball to date, held at Manchester Monastery.
