Business Law and Corporate Law

The greatest risks in a transaction don't always appear at the beginning. They often emerge when everyone believes the hard work is done. After months of negotiation, due diligence, and drafting, fatigue and urgency can begin to influence decision-making in subtle but meaningful ways.

The Charity Commission has reminded charities that they should be preparing for the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) updated Equality Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations.

From 1 October 2026, businesses that subcontract the delivery of services or operate platforms matching workers with clients may need new terms in their commercial contracts, or risk losing their defence against illegal working penalties of up to £60,000 per worker. This comes from a major overhaul of the UK's right to work regime under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, which extends liability well beyond the traditional employer-employee relationship.