Buying or selling a business is one of the most significant transactions most business owners will ever undertake. It is also one where the legal work can make the difference between a deal that delivers what you expected and one that results in years of dispute, unexpected liabilities, or a significant financial loss. Whether you […]
Whether you are buying your first home, moving up the ladder, or investing in a second property, understanding the current stamp duty rules is essential before you make an offer on a property. In this guide, our residential property team explains how Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) works in 2026, who pays what, and how […]
Picture this. Two friends start a business. It goes well for three years. Then one of them wants to sell their shares to an outside investor the other partner can’t stand. Or one of them stops showing up. Or one of them gets divorced, and their spouse is now technically entitled to half their shares. […]
The tenancy agreement that almost every private landlord in England has relied upon for the past 30 years — the Assured Shorthold Tenancy, or AST — no longer exists in law. As of 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 swept away the AST framework that has governed the private rented sector since 28 […]
The question we are hearing most from crypto founders and business owners right now is a simple one: “Does this apply to me?” It is a fair question. The new UK cryptoasset regulatory framework, brought in by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026, is comprehensive. But not every business that touches […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
