UK Crypto Regulation 2026: What Every Crypto Business Must Do Before September
The rules have changed. If you run a business that touches cryptocurrency in the UK — whether you’re an exchange, a custodian, a stablecoin issuer, or even a DeFi platform with a UK-facing interface — the legal landscape beneath your feet shifted dramatically on 4 February 2026. That was the day the Financial Services and Markets Act […]
How to Set Up a UK Company as a Non-Resident: A Complete Guide
The short answer to how to set up a UK company as a non-resident is this: you can do it entirely online, without ever setting foot in the United Kingdom. The UK has one of the most open and straightforward company registration systems in the world, and overseas nationals and foreign businesses are fully entitled […]
ESG Disputes: Can You Be Sued for Your Supply Chain’s Carbon Footprint?
As we move through 2026, the era of “voluntary” sustainability reporting has come to an abrupt end. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have transitioned from marketing slogans to hard legal obligations. For directors and legal teams, the most significant shift isn’t what is happening within their own four walls—it is what is happening miles […]
Earned Settlement in the UK: Our Client Questions About the Proposed Changes to ILR
Following our previous update on the Government’s proposed “Earned Settlement” reforms, many clients have contacted us with questions about how the new rules may affect their personal circumstances. The proposals, which are currently under Parliamentary scrutiny following the recent committee session, would significantly change how migrants qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). In particular, the standard 5-year […]
Easter Child Contact Guide for Separated Parents (UK): How to Agree Holiday Arrangements Without Conflict
Easter should be a time of family, celebration, and spring renewal. But for separated or divorced parents, the school holidays can quickly become stressful, especially when both parents want meaningful time with their children. Whether this is your first Easter co‑parenting or you’re refining an existing routine, understanding your legal position and planning early can help […]
The Future of the Road in 2026: How Self-Driving Cars and E‑Scooters Are Transforming UK Transport and the Law
The British high street and motorways have undergone a quiet but profound transformation over the last decade. Many of us will remember the “Green Cross Code”, the construction of the Dual Carriagways, Robin Reliant cars and Leyland Motors. All of course, in the name of expansion and growth of the modern highway system and travelling for […]
Selling a Home in 2026: Why Upfront Information Has Replaced “Sold As Seen”
For decades, the English and Welsh property markets operated under a simple, if somewhat stressful, mantra: ‘Caveat Emptor’ a.k.a Buyer Beware. The burden was on the buyer to uncover defects, and the seller’s goal was often to reveal as little as possible until the last moment. In 2026, that era is officially over. The landscape of UK […]
UK Family Law Reform 2026: What You Need to Know
The family law landscape in England and Wales is undergoing its biggest transformation in over 50 years. For decades, outdated laws especially the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 have left separating couples navigating unpredictable outcomes, unclear rights, and heavy financial burdens. In 2026, everything changes. The UK Government has launched an unprecedented consultation aimed at modernising divorce law, […]
British Citizenship by Descent: How Children Born Abroad Can Still Become British
Many parents assume that British citizenship will automatically transfer to their children regardless of where they are born. In practice, the law imposes strict generational limits and detailed eligibility requirements which can significantly affect children born overseas. This blog examines these issues through a practical case study, demonstrating how British nationality law operates in real […]