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M&A Deal Insight Report
18/11/2025
Our annual M&A deal insight report, offering comprehensive analysis and insight into key market trends and evolving deal dynamics, based on what we have experienced over a 12 month period.
Reform of late payments and likely impact on the UK construction industry
05/05/2026
In this article we examine proposed late‑payment reforms and what construction businesses should be considering now.
The upwards-only rent review ban is now law
01/05/2026
In this article, we explain what the ban covers, which leases it affects, and what landlords and tenants should be considering when negotiating lease terms now.
Pension Schemes Bill receives Royal Assent at last: the ‘ping pong’ has concluded
30/04/2026
This insight discusses the Pension Schemes Bill which received Royal Assent yesterday, becoming the Pension Schemes Act 2026.
The Harris Tweed® Story
29/04/2026
An insight on the Harris Tweed ® Story, and our involvement over the last 15 years. Published in Landslide, Volume 18, Number 3, 2026. © 2026 by the American Bar Association.
Irritancy in Scottish commercial leases: Lessons from Drury Street v Brightcrew
29/04/2026
This blog covers key lessons for commercial landlords seeking to terminate a lease early by serving an irritancy notice.
Geopolitics meets the supply chain
28/04/2026
In this article we discuss how construction parties manage global volatility through pricing mechanisms, change in law provisions and force majeure drafting.
UK Sanctions Update - Spring 2026
24/04/2026
Welcome to our first major sanctions update of 2026.
Pensions and IHT: what trustees should know
21/04/2026
The Finance Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 18 March 2026 and will bring significant changes to the pensions sector.
UAE to Scotland - the impact of a move for families affected by international conflict
09/04/2026
Gulf conflict has led some UK families to leave the UAE, causing complex child custody disputes when one parent stays abroad, with Scottish courts deciding based on the child’s best interests.
The Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill passes: what this means for Scottish construction and housebuilding
02/04/2026
In this article, we build on our previous analysis of the bill at parliamentary Stages 1 and 2 and consider what the final form means for developers and housebuilders operating in Scotland.
Building Safety: The Scottish Compliance Plan
31/03/2026
In this article, we discuss the Compliance Plan Approach, a new Scottish system enhancing building safety through proactive compliance, oversight, and accountability for high-risk buildings.
Authorised Push Payment fraud: where are we now?
31/03/2026
This blog covers Authorised Push Payment fraud, which is a form of fraud affecting individuals and businesses with concerning frequency.
UK Government proposes ban on retentions in construction contracts
27/03/2026
Here, we discuss the UK Government’s proposal to ban retention payments in construction contracts, aiming to improve payment certainty and reduce financial strain on contractors.
Webinar recordings: Junior Energy In-House Lawyers Webinar Series 2026
27/03/2026
A ten-module online learning programme for junior in-house lawyers looking to increase their knowledge on key topics and issues relevant to the renewable energy sector.
Kulkarni v Gwent Holdings Ltd & Ors: when is a breach of contract capable of remedy?
26/03/2026
This blog unpacks the Kulkarni v Gwent Holdings Ltd & Ors decision and outlines the importance for parties to carefully consider breach consequences when drafting a shareholder agreement.
Odey puts culture on trial: The FCA’s new non-financial misconduct framework explained
25/03/2026
This blog discusses the FCA's new non-financial misconduct framework and what firms should do now ahead of the guidance coming in to force.
A business’s people are its greatest asset – and one of its biggest risks
23/03/2026
Employees are a business’s greatest asset but can become a major risk if talent is lost, disengaged, or hard to replace.
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