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Construction Look Ahead 2026: What You Need to Know, Key Legislations and Updates

Construction Look Ahead 2026: What You Need to Know, Key Legislations and Updates

In this article, we outline the key recent and anticipated changes affecting the construction industry in 2026 and consider their ...
Going through the change…of job?

Going through the change…of job?

Many employers are increasingly focused on creating workplaces where employees feel comfortable discussing the menopause ...
Herrington Carmichael’s corporate team advised Anglotech on a trio of acquisitions with an aggregate value of more than £7 million

Herrington Carmichael’s corporate team advised Anglotech on a trio of acquisitions with an aggregate value of more than £7 million

Anglotech has been growing through a series of buy-and-build strategic purchases. It has most recently acquired Cos Systems Ltd (Cos ...
What to Expect From Your First Term Sheet

What to Expect From Your First Term Sheet

Receiving your first term sheet is an exciting milestone in any fundraising journey. It marks a shift from informal discussions ...
Taylor Swift Moves to Block “Swift Home” Trade Mark: What This Dispute Tells Us About Brand Protection in the UK

Taylor Swift Moves to Block “Swift Home” Trade Mark: What This Dispute Tells Us About Brand Protection in the UK

Earlier this month, it was reported that Cathay Home Inc., a bedding and home goods company supplying major retailers such ...
What’s mine is yours? Understanding debt on divorce

What’s mine is yours? Understanding debt on divorce

When a relationship ends, many people focus on how their assets will be divided, but determining who is responsible for ...
Capping Liability in Commercial Contracts: The Fundamentals

Capping Liability in Commercial Contracts: The Fundamentals

A supplier charges £50,000 for a services contract. A year later, a dispute arises and without a cap on liability, ...
Humour or Harassment? A £69k Lesson in Workplace Culture

Humour or Harassment? A £69k Lesson in Workplace Culture

What starts as ‘banter’ can very quickly become a Tribunal award with a £69,000 price tag ...
Leasehold Reform Bill 2028: What the £250 Ground Rent Limit Means for You

Leasehold Reform Bill 2028: What the £250 Ground Rent Limit Means for You

The Government have recently published a draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill. If an existing lease contains an onerous level ...
Birdnesting: A Modern Twist on Post‑Separation Parenting

Birdnesting: A Modern Twist on Post‑Separation Parenting

When parents separate, questions about child maintenance often sit alongside decisions about how a child’s time will be shared ...
Say that again? – Tribunal rules ‘English language only’ instruction to be discriminatory

Say that again? – Tribunal rules ‘English language only’ instruction to be discriminatory

A recent Employment Tribunal judgment highlights the growing importance of managing workplace expectations in a way that respects and accommodates ...
Boundary Disputes

Boundary Disputes

A boundary dispute is where two parties disagree about the exact location or ownership of the dividing line between their ...