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Commercial Contracts Law Update: Recent Developments for Practitioners
A practitioner's update on the UK case law and legislative developments reshaping commercial contract interpretation, force majeure, exclusion clauses and digital contracting since 2024.
Company Law and Directors' Duties: A 2026 Update for Solicitors
A solicitor's guide to the Companies Act 2006 directors' duties and the 2025-2026 Companies House ECCTA reforms, including identity verification and the failure to prevent fraud offence.
Employment Law Update 2026: What Practitioners Need to Know
A 2026 status check on the Employment Rights Act 2025 for employment law solicitors, covering commencement dates for unfair dismissal, fire-and-rehire, SSP and zero-hours reforms alongside recent EAT case law.
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Landlord and Tenant Law Update: What Solicitors Need to Know in 2026
A practical status check on the Renters' Rights Act's phased implementation, covering what is now in force, what secondary legislation is still awaited, and the practice points solicitors need for possession, rent and compliance work.
Vulnerability and Domestic Abuse in Family Law Practice: A Guide for Solicitors
A practical guide for family law solicitors to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 definition of abuse, FPR Part 3A special measures for vulnerable parties, and the Court of Appeal's fact-finding guidance in Re H-N.
Estate Accounts and Administration: A Practical Guide for Solicitors
A practical guide to administering an estate, from obtaining the grant and reporting Inheritance Tax to preparing formal estate accounts and protecting personal representatives from personal liability.
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Wills Drafting and Testamentary Capacity: A Guide for Solicitors
A practical refresher on testamentary capacity, the golden rule, and the drafting habits that keep wills out of contentious probate for solicitors advising wills and probate clients.
Leasehold and Freehold Reform: What Solicitors Need to Know in 2026
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 is being implemented in phases, with the abolition of marriage value, 990-year extensions and the leasehold houses ban still awaiting secondary legislation in 2026. Here is what conveyancing and enfranchisement solicitors need to know about what is in force now and how to advise clients in the meantime.
Martyn's Law: Public Protection Procedures for Managers
A practical guide for HR, facilities and operations managers to understand Martyn's Law duties, the standard and enhanced tiers, and the steps to take before the Act comes into force.
Managing Performance Fairly: A Practical Guide for Managers
A practical guide to managing employee performance fairly through SMART objectives, regular feedback, and fair PIPs, while avoiding discrimination risk.
Trade Union Rights and Workplace Access: A Guide for Employers
A practical guide for HR and managers to trade union membership rights, the statutory recognition procedure, and the new 2026 union workplace access reforms under the Employment Rights Act.
Zero-Hours Contracts and Guaranteed-Hours Changes: What Employers Need to Know
Zero-hours contracts face major reform under the Employment Rights Act 2025, including guaranteed hours, shift notice and cancellation pay. Here is what is already law, what is still pending, and how employers should prepare.
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: An Essentials Guide for Managers
A practical, UK-focused guide to running fair disciplinary and grievance processes under the Acas Code of Practice, including the common procedural mistakes that lead to tribunal claims.