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What the new Companies Act amendments mean for your business in 2025

The legislative changes coming into effect this autumn carry significant implications for directors, shareholders, and SMEs operating across multiple jurisdictions. Our corporate team breaks down exactly what you need to know and what action you should be taking now.

By Adaeze Okafor · June 2025 · 8 min read

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Property

Due diligence in a fast-moving property market

When timelines compress and competition intensifies, the temptation to cut corners on due diligence grows. We explain why that is always a mistake.

May 2025 · 4 min read · Arjun Mehta

Employment

Navigating flexible working rights post-reform

New legislation significantly strengthens the right to flexible working from day one. Here is what employers need to prepare for.

April 2025 · 6 min read · Marcus Reid

Tax

Inheritance tax planning after the Autumn Budget

The changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief have fundamentally shifted estate planning calculus for many families.

March 2025 · 7 min read · Claire Weston

Dispute

Dispute Resolution

Mandatory mediation: what it means for commercial disputes

From May 2025, mediation became a compulsory step in most civil proceedings. We assess the practical implications for businesses.

February 2025 · 5 min read · Priya Nair

Data

UK GDPR in 2025: key enforcement trends and what they signal

The ICO has significantly increased enforcement activity. We review the major decisions of the past 12 months and what they reveal about regulatory priorities.

January 2025 · 6 min read · James Hartley

Lease

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act: a practical guide for property owners

The most significant overhaul of leasehold law in a generation is now in force. We explain what rights leaseholders now have and how to exercise them.

December 2024 · 9 min read · Arjun Mehta

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