Could terminating a contract incorrectly for breach by the other party be worse than the original breach?   When parties enter into a contract, they do so with the expectation that each side will perform its obligations. However, when a party is…

If your brand matters to your business, protecting it with a registered trade mark should be a priority. Oliver Williams and Estelle Dekker of our IP team explain the benefits of registering UK trade marks to protect your business brand. How To…

If 2025 was the year of legal reform, 2026 is the year of real-world impact.   Across consumer law, data regulation and commercial practices, businesses are no longer simply preparing for change, they are being held to account. Regulators are actively enforcing…

In this article, we outline the key recent and anticipated changes affecting the construction industry in 2026 and consider their potential impact on the sector. Some of these developments are already in force, with the relevant legislation enacted, while others remain at…

In one of our previous articles, we discussed managing construction insolvency risk, and how to spot and minimise disruption in a supply chain. We also talked about how the construction industry experiences the highest number of insolvencies in England and Wales using…

Cyber incidents have shifted from rare events to a common occurrence. The legal and commercial consequences can be severe, ranging from reputational damage to regulatory fines and litigation. Here are some useful tips from a legal perspective: Be prepared   Have your…

In a financial services context, the term regulated activity carries significant weight. It refers to specific types of business activity that are subject to oversight by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) due to their potential impact…

When the FCA talks about governance, it is not just a tick box exercise. It is about demonstrating resilience, taking accountability and showing that you have mechanisms in place to respond when things go wrong. If the CrowdStrike outage in July 2024…