By alex wb
From April 2026, new legislation under the Finance Bill 2026 opens agencies and end users to the risk of debt liabilities if an umbrella company fails to correctly pay its PAYE and NI contributions – making it crucial for recruitment agencies and end users to put plans in place ahead of time to ensure they…
By alex wb
A recent court case proved that patents play a broader commercial role beyond protecting your products from imitation – proving that it is more important than ever to have a watertight IP strategy. In the recent case of Abbott Diabetes Care Inc and others v. Dexcom Inc and others [2025] EWCA Civ. 1633, the Court…
By alex wb
Regulatory bodies are tightening up on sustainability claims, so marketing materials now carry a host of regulatory, litigation and reputational risks – making it more important than ever to ensure your green claims are fair, accurate, and do not leave you open to enforcement action. A ‘sustainability claim’ (sometimes called an environmental claim, eco-friendly claim,…
By alex wb
Zoe Rose, Partner at Knights, believes we could see a rise in the number of couples using the same lawyer to take them through their divorce. Zoe specialises in the “one couple, one lawyer” methodology and says she’s seeing a more collaborative approach from splitting couples. One couple, one lawyer method Whether done on its…
By kav
This week has seen a furious bidding war to acquire Warner Bros making headlines, in a move that could reshape the global entertainment industry. Last Friday, it was announced that Netflix had been successful in its bid to acquire the media corporation for a hefty $72 billion (£54 bn), which was soon followed by Paramount…
By kav
Divorce is never easy, and when one party is a serving or former member of the Armed Forces, the financial implications — particularly around pensions — can be complex. Military pensions are often among the most valuable assets in a marriage, and understanding how they are treated during divorce is essential for both parties. Are…
By amber
Sky’s proposed bid to buy the broadcasting arm of ITV would “raise competition law concerns” for the UK’s competition regulator, says top competition lawyer. Proposed Sky-ITV deal could face CMA scrutiny Ellen Huison, a competition law expert at regional legal and professional services business, Knights, says the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s principle…
By kav
DC London Pie Ltd, the entity that operates Pizza Hut’s dine-in restaurants, has entered administration on Monday 20 October 2025. This comes less than a year after DC London Pie Ltd purchased the Pizza Hut restaurants. The administration is expected to result in the closure of around 64 of its restaurant sites and 11 delivery…
By kav
The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to bring about some of the biggest changes to residential tenancy related law in the last 50 years with it set to gain Royal Assent later this year. With discussions returning to the House of Lords on 14th October 2025 for consideration of the House of Commons’ latest amendments,…
By kav
What are the National Minimum Wage rules? The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rules are more complex than many employers realise. Even if you’re paying your workers the correct hourly rate, HMRC’s enforcement officers could still find your business in breach. These mistakes are financially damaging and can harm your company’s reputation. The NMW regulations set…