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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.
Brabners advises on sale of Liverpool's iconic Cavern Club
The transaction was supported by our corporate team, led by Partner and Head of Professional Services sector John Spofforth.
Preventing sexual harassment — how employers can meet the new 'all reasonable steps' duty
The changes taking effect in October 2026, what they mean in practice and how employers can strengthen their approach to prevention.
Couples are divorcing later than ever — what the latest ONS statistics mean for families
From pensions and property to child arrangements, we explore the key considerations for couples separating after a long marriage.
Employment tribunal time limits doubled — 5 key priorities for employers
We break down what’s changed, how the transitional provisions work and what employers need to be thinking about now.
Landmark CAS ruling on pregnancy discrimination — 5 lessons for women’s football
Learn more about the background to the case, why the ruling matters for maternity protections in women’s football and the key lessons for football clubs.
DPIA template — when you need one, common triggers & practical steps for UK organisations
Our free DPIA template helps you to identify when a DPIA may be required, assess potential risks and take a structured approach to UK GDPR compliance.
MCC’s female membership consultation — what sports organisations need to know
A look at what the MCC’s consultation may mean in practice, potential legal risks and considerations for organisations looking to increase representation.
Legal 500 UK 2027: Brabners achieves most rankings in North West
We've achieved the highest number of ranked individuals in the North West (73) and the joint highest number of practice area rankings in the region (30).