Caroline Greenwell and Bella Henry write for FT Adviser on the SFO’s annual report

The Serious Fraud Office recently published its annual report providing an overview of the SFO’s performance, objectives and future strategy.

People Management quotes Michael Powner on the upcoming Worker Protection Act

The Worker Protection Act is set to take effect from 26 October 2024, requiring employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment of their employees.

Nick Hurley and Isaac Bate write for Law 360 on the Labour Party’s worker reform plans

The newly elected Labour government in the UK stands ready to enact generational reforms to employment law and signal a new chapter for workers' rights in an effort to kickstart economic growth.

Law 360 quotes Caroline Greenwell on the UK’s APP fraud reimbursement plan

The mandatory reimbursement requirement for APP fraud comes into force on 7 October 2024.

Dan Pollard writes for Personnel Today on day-one rights

The government’s plan for day-one rights is likely to lead to a significant uptick in dismissals over the coming months as employers seek to exit staff to head off the change...

Joe Cohen comments on the Generative AI rollout at our Firm in an interview with Artificial Lawyer

In a video interview, Joe Cohen and Artificial Lawyer's Richard Tromans discuss the upcoming Legal Innovators conference, our development of legal products, Generative AI usage in our Firm, and other topics.

Thomas Moran and Ruth Morris write for Prime Resi on the future of London's prime property market

While Paris and Milan are making strides, London’s position as a prime property hotspot is not solely based on tax advantages and the residential property market is in our view likely to remain robust.      

Property Week quotes James Souter on a legal case relating to Annington Properties and the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act

“It isn’t surprising to see Annington take this step and I would expect to see others follow suit."

Asian Private Banker quotes Dominic Lawrance and Julia Cox on anticipated tax changes in the UK

Following the summer’s election of a Labour government, wealthy individuals with UK exposure will likely face more stringent treatment when it comes to taxation

Estates Gazette, New Civil Engineer and BE News quote David Savage on the Grenfell Phase 2 Inquiry report

David Savage comments on the findings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. The report reveals that the tragedy was “the culmination of decades of failure by central government and other bodies in positions of responsibility in the construction industry”.

Hubbis quotes Jeffrey Lee on succession planning

Are business families doing enough to prepare the next generation for succession, ownership and control of the business?

Property Week quotes James Souter on a legal case relating to Annington Properties and the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act

“It isn’t surprising to see Annington take this step and I would expect to see others follow suit."

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Mirova on its $20 million debt funding to ManoCap Energy

We have advised Mirova, which aims to provide debt support to SMEs that generate and provide clean energy, on its $20 million debt funding to ManoCap Energy.