A government consultation issued in February 2025 sought views on the proposed changes to the energy efficiency regulations (MEES) as they affect private rented property. The government is proposing to strengthen these regulations further by introducing new metrics against which to judge a building’s energy efficiency.

We recognise the importance of ensuring you have robust security in place when granting a commercial lease to a tenant. In this article, we will focus on three possible types of security for your commercial lease.

Anna Sutcliffe, Legal Director in our Contentious Probate discusses how to go about contesting a Will and lessons that can be learnt from the case of Gowing and Others v Ward and Another.

This article looks to provide an overview of what was discussed in respect of the two employment law bills and the likely timings of these changes to help employers better prepare for the future.

Whatever the type of will dispute, our guide explores what you need to consider and what is possible if you are thinking of contesting a will whether this is in relation to the way that the will has been made or the way the will is being executed.

This month's update includes detail of legislation due to come into force from 6 April, plus regulations amending the Equality Act 2010 which are already in force. We also alert readers to the government's proposed Code of Practice to regulate 'Fire and hire' practices and draw attention to our new suite of employment guides.

Forward planning is vital to ensuring your financial future and enables you to have security, freedom and be prepared for those bumps in the road that you're bound to encounter.

For several decades has assumed that there is no limitation on the period within which minority shareholders can bring an unfair prejudice claim. But the Court of Appeal has now held that statutory limitation does apply to this remedy, and that the exact period of limitation depends on the type of relief being asked for. This has implications for all company directors and shareholders involved in corporate disputes.

People are a key business asset, but once the relationship with an employee or contractor ends they may become a liability, threatening the business’s continued success. The right to work does not outweigh the right to protect legitimate business interests, but employers need to properly use the available safeguards to ensure their enforceability.

Matthew Davies, Partner and Head of Business Immigration at Wright Hassall, rounds up what is being promised – and what might be delivered.