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Insights from our experts

18 February 2026

Deepfakes & AI-powered cybercrime in sport — how can athletes & clubs protect themselves?

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We discuss the mounting dangers of AI-powered cybercrime across the world of sport with David Andrew — the Founder and Managing Partner of Tiaki.

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17 February 2026

Settlement agreement FAQs

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Find answers to our most frequently asked questions about settlement agreements and executive severance from our specialist employment lawyers.

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16 February 2026

Milano Cortina 2026 — key developments shaping the Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games

We explore how structural, environmental and organisational shifts are shaping the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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16 February 2026

Making acquisitions work — 5 practical lessons from 25 years of deal experience

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We set out the practical lessons, human factors and challenges that shape successful transactions, covering strategy, due diligence and post‑completion.

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13 February 2026

Data Protection FAQs

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Find answers to our most frequently asked questions about data protection and privacy from our lawyers.

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13 February 2026

Supreme Court unlocks the door to UK patents for AI & computer-related inventions

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We explain the importance of the Supreme Court decision and what it means for innovators looking to gain patent protection for computer-related inventions.

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12 February 2026

Unfair dismissal reform under the Employment Rights Act 2025 marks a significant shift for employers

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We explore what the changes will mean in practice — from the new six‑month qualifying period to the removal of the statutory cap on the compensatory award.

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12 February 2026

Supporting employees during Ramadan — a guide for employers

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We explain how employers can build supportive, inclusive environments that recognise both personal needs and organisational realities during Ramadan.

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11 February 2026

Making Places Work — new study reveals the most improved places in the North of England

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Our award-winning regeneration team has launched a new report that uncovers how life and work across the North of England has changed since the millennium.

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11 February 2026

The Fair Work Agency — the quietly radical reform set to reshape UK employment enforcement

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We discuss what the Fair Work Agency is, what powers it’ll hold and what businesses should be doing now to prepare.

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11 February 2026

Employment Rights Act 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.

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10 February 2026

Reversing DEI commitments? Essential legal guidance for employers

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We explain the legal issues that ‘rolling back’ DEI can create and offer some practical guidance to ensure that your organisation remains compliant.

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9 February 2026

Key considerations for local authorities navigating the 2026 below-threshold procurement reforms

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We explore the new Order that gives local authorities a new ability to shape below-threshold procurement markets in ways that were previously off-limits.

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6 February 2026

McLaren v Palou — 5 legal lessons for drafting & managing sports contracts

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We examine the consequences of Palou’s defection and the wider lessons for businesses negotiating contracts with athletes or other high‑value individuals.

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5 February 2026

Brabners delivers fourth consecutive year of dealmaking growth

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We’ve delivered another strong year of dealmaking, achieving 16% growth and advising on more than £900m in transactions.

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5 February 2026

Rewriting the rulebook — rugby union’s new era & what it means for the 2026 Six Nations

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We explore how World Rugby’s newest reforms are reshaping the sport and what they mean for clubs and governing bodies ahead of the 2026 Six Nations.

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4 February 2026

Brabners secures favourable policy construction judgment for Acasta

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Our award-winning litigation team has secured a High Court judgment in favour of Acasta European Insurance Company Limited.

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4 February 2026

4 key drivers making contentious probate expertise essential in 2026

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We take a closer look at the social, demographic and economic trends that are making contentious probate expertise essential in 2026.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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