A hybrid approach to working is being permanently introduced at Leamington-based law firm Wright Hassall, which will see the majority of the company’s workforce given the option to split their time between their home and the firm’s offices.

Over the last few years, the opportunity for businesses in financial difficulty to be rescued by proposing a restructuring plan rather than entering an insolvency procedure has generally been well received by stakeholders. Making this measure more accessible to SMEs may see it become an even more popular regeneration option for businesses and their creditors.

The announcement by the Prime Minister in October 2023 that he was cancelling Phase 2 of HS2 was met with a justified barrage of criticism by proponents and opponents alike. The question now, is whether or not those who have had their land compulsorily purchased but which is now surplus to requirements, will be able to recover it and, if so, how.

Throughout this campaign, we give insight into how we can save the UK’s High Streets and inspire others to aid their survival. Although their solutions differ, the industry voices we have brought together in this report identify many of the same problems.

Most licenced sponsors and employees with time-limited immigration permission will know that the Home Office has committed to a “digital by default” economic migration system in the UK. Roll-out is getting underway and should be complete by the end of the year. Stacey Lambert, Associate in our Business Immigration team, explains what is happening and offers top tips to employers and their sponsored employees for managing their status.

In her latest article, Claire Waring, Partner in our Development team takes a closer look at ransom strips in strategic land.

There has been much discussion in the media and on social media subsequent to calls for bras not to be subject to VAT. In this article, we will set the debate on a factual footing and consider the broader context of the subject.

Are adult children entitled to reasonable financial provision from an estate whereby they are not named in the will?

The number of people entering into equity release schemes has been on the rise in recent years as a result of their apparent ability to help with a multitude of financial issues.

At 11pm today, the UK leaves the EU. Concern about immigration was a key driver of the leave vote. There has been plenty of media noise and many announcements from Government about how Brexit will enable the UK to “take back control of our borders” There will be changes ahead.