8/7/2025 8:52:13 AM Recognition for nature: River Test granted legal rights – what it means for commercial stakeholders By Andrew Quick On 23 July 2025, Test Valley Borough Council formally recognised the River Test (a globally rare chalk stream) as possessing “intrinsic...
8/6/2025 5:32:56 PM The Great British strike off: targeting fraudsters By Lucy Trott The National Crime Agency (NCA) has announced that 11,500 companies have been struck off following a collaborative investigation by the...
7/31/2025 4:41:52 PM Chancel repair liability - a thing of the past? By Jack Lightburn On 15 July 2025, the Law Commission published a consultation paper examining potential reforms to the law surrounding chancel repair...
7/31/2025 3:40:59 PM Arbitration Act 2025: new legislation comes into force on 1 August 2025 By Catherine Penny Lorna Sleave The government has published regulations confirming that the long-awaited Arbitration Act 2025 will come into force on 1 August 2025....
7/28/2025 1:28:20 PM UK government to target late payments in new small business strategy By Helen Martin The government is preparing to introduce a new small business strategy aimed at addressing persistent challenges faced by small and...
7/21/2025 4:15:16 PM CLC releases new practical guidance for Building Control approval applications on Higher-Risk Buildings – what’s inside? By Lauren Melnyk The Construction Leadership Council (CLC), in collaboration with the Building Safety Regulator and industry experts, has published a...
7/18/2025 12:38:11 PM Turning up the heat: Insolvency Service sets out new Investigation and Enforcement Strategy By Helen Martin The Insolvency Service has published an ambitious five-year Investigation and Enforcement Strategy, outlining its approach to tackling...
7/16/2025 6:13:58 PM Standish: Intention trumps ownership in a divorce By Penny Marshall The Supreme Court’s decision in Standish marks a major moment in family law, offering long-awaited clarity on how non-matrimonial assets...
7/11/2025 1:48:34 PM Shelf-help - suppliers take action to protect themselves from Poundland risk By Helen Martin The Times reports that Poundland is struggling to keep its shelves stocked due to supplier concerns over the retailer’s financial health....
7/8/2025 5:30:53 PM A turning point in family law: recognising coercive influence in marital agreements By Victoria Batstone The recent Family Court case of PN v SA [2025] EWFC 141 represents a pivotal moment in the legal treatment of coercive control within the...
7/8/2025 9:20:00 AM Helpful changes for pre-settled status holders under EUSS scheme By Jackie Penlington The Home Office has confirmed it will adopt a more flexible approach to the residency requirements when assessing whether those with...
7/7/2025 2:31:33 PM Healthcare financing and reimbursement in the UK – Stevens & Bolton’s recent contribution to the International Bar Association By George Harrington Charlotte Tillett Gustaf Duhs Kate Hamson-Maguire +1 more... Show less We were delighted to participate in the International Bar Association (IBA) Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Committee 2025 survey on...