Stéphane De Lassus and Hugo Thélot write for L'Agefi on the new French legal regime for management packages

The French administration has recently commented on the new legal regime for management package earnings, which invites all managers with an interest in capital to check the tax treatment of their package, whether current or under negotiation.

Jersey Finance interviews Amira Shaker-Bortman on changes in the family office space

In a feature for Jersey Finance,  Amira Shaker-Bortman, Private Client Partner, discusses the professionalisation of family offices and evolving expectations for advisers.

Maddie Dunn writes for Food Manufacturer on whether the UK's Government’s vision for food and farming has come into focus

How much clearer are we on the government’s vision for food and farming and how that might be achieved?

SoGlos interviews Shona Alexander on how best to navigate the divorce process

In an interview with SoGlos, Shona Alexander, Family Partner, discusses navigating the divorce process in a way that prioritises family interests. 

Real Deals quotes Alexis Karim on larger private equity firms moving into the midmarket

Alexis explains that although larger private equity firms have the resource base and the brand to move into the midmarket, and are increasingly doing so, midmarket firms still retain a competitive edge.

Law 360 quotes Owen Chan on changes to the Skilled Worker visa route

From 22 July 2025, chefs, catering and bar managers, and around 180 other roles classified as skill level RQF 3 to 5 will no longer be eligible for new Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Miranda Fisher and Charlotte Posnansky write for the FT Adviser on the Supreme Court judgment in Standish - clarifying the reach and limits of the 'sharing principle' on a divorce

The landmark Supreme Court case involving Mr and Mrs Standish has significant implications for financial remedy cases in England and Wales.

International Employment Lawyer quotes Michael Powner on the upcoming NDA law change

The direction of travel in this regard has been clear for some time. Employers have been under a duty to take reasonable steps to proactively prevent sexual harassment in their organisations since October last year.

Professional Adviser quotes Julia Cox on the potential for a future UK 'wealth tax'

Julia Cox argues that the fact that there has been no ruling out of a wealth tax by UK Government "is telling".

Georgina Muskett and Laura Bushaway write for Property Week on whether drone use can become trespass

Personal and commercial use of drones has increased significantly over the past few years, but the law surrounding their use is still relatively new and uncertain.

Real Deals quotes Andrew Collins on the state of the take-private market in 2025

Andrew explains that there "is no such thing as a 'Takeover Code-light' deal, and for smaller targets, the economics of a take-private often don't stack up".

James Elliott-Hughes writes for Wealth Briefing on Post-Separation Accrual

For those going through divorce, the day the parties separated can be a key inflection point, resulting in emotional and logistical changes to the relationship. This date can also have important consequences in establishing how assets are to be divided on divorce.

Maddie Dunn writes for Farmers Guardian on last month’s Spending Review and the Government’s attitude to farming

In an article for Farmers Guardian, Maddie Dunn, Legal Director in our Private Wealth Disputes team, says the government must prioritise transparency, community engagement, and timely communication to support sustainable farming practices.

Property Week quotes Michael O'Connor on the Court of Appeal rejecting Get Living's appeal against Triathlon over fire safety defects

Michael explains that the ruling is “a landmark moment for one of the new rights of action made available to innocent parties affected by defective cladding under the BSA”. 

Thomas Moran and Ruth Morris write for Prime Resi on the Prime London market and the wider impact of rental reform

In an article for Prime Resi, Thomas Moran (Partner) and Ruth Morris (Knowledge Development Lawyer) in our Private Property team offer a legal perspective on the Prime London market and report on two key themes involving regime changes and internationally mobile.

Oliver Park writes for Estates Gazette on a recent rebuke to the FTT over its management of a remediation order case

The decision of the FTT was best known for the significant doubt it had cast on the approach to measuring “higher-risk buildings”.

CDR Magazine quotes Simon Le Wita on the Keystone XL pipeline ICSID arbitration

The dispute over the cancelled Keystone XL pipeline continues, with the US disclaiming liability under an amended multilateral treaty.

The Law Society Gazette quotes Miranda Fisher on the upcoming Supreme Court Standish v Standish judgment

The Supreme Court is poised to rule in a case which should clarify the law in relation to the treatment of non-matrimonial property.

Liz Gifford, Janine Regan and Courtney Benard write for New Law Journal on an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill which will allow UK charities to send direct marketing emails to supporters without prior opt-in consent

Writing for New Law Journal, Janine Regan, Legal Director (Commercial), Liz Gifford, Senior Associate (Charities) and Courtney Benard, Trainee Solicitor (Commercial) explain how the change aligns charities with commercial entities, but warn that it comes with caveats.

Joseph Evans, Ethan Khurwolah and Simon Heatley write for Thomson Reuters Practical Law on litigation funding and PACCAR

In an article for Thomson Reuters Practical Law, Joseph Evans, Partner, Ethan Khurwolah, Paralegal, and Simon Heatley, Knowledge Lead discuss the implications of the CJC's report, highlighting the potential for sweeping changes in litigation funding and the importance of government action to implement these recommendations.

Nick Hurley and Emily McPartland write for Personnel Today on 'quiet cutting'

Some commentators suggest that some employers are "deploying a way of sowing disenchantment among workers to trim numbers". But there are major risks attached with this approach.