News & Insights

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Latest insights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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