The Arbitration Act 2025 introduces targeted reforms to modernise arbitration in England and Wales, enhancing procedural efficiency, legal certainty, and judicial support. This insight outlines the key changes and their practical implications for commercial parties and dispute resolution strategy.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant changes to UK employment law, affecting employers and employees across a wide range of areas, including sick pay, family leave, dismissal rights, workplace harassment and redundancy obligations. With reforms being phased in between 2025 and 2027, this briefing highlights the key changes and outlines the practical steps employers should consider now to prepare for implementation.

Directors today operate under unprecedented scrutiny — from stricter Companies Act duties to evolving compliance demands and rapidly shifting commercial risks. Even experienced leaders can fall into avoidable mistakes that expose both the company and the board personally. This article explores the most common errors directors make, the real consequences they carry, and the practical steps every board should take to avoid them.

From 18 November 2025, UK company directors, LLP members, and Persons with Significant Control must complete mandatory identity verification with Companies House. This article explains who needs to verify, key deadlines, transitional rules, the abolition of statutory registers, and what businesses must do now to stay compliant.