The UK Government’s recent announcement of a new organised crime crackdown aimed at high street businesses has sent a clear message to regulated professionals: anti-money laundering (“AML”) compliance in commercial property transactions is under sharper scrutiny than ever before. At…
The UK Government is continuing its plan to reform the leasehold system in England and Wales. One of the latest proposals is a cap on ground rent for existing residential leases, which could significantly change the way leasehold properties operate….
On 25 February 2026, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom delivered a landmark judgment in THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd, confirming that unfair prejudice petitions brought under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 are not…
(Based on ARC Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund & Ors v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2025] EWHC 2751 (Admin)) The Divisional Court has issued a major judgment on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024,…
(Based on the Home Office Consultation: “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement-2025”) The UK Government has published a major consultation proposing a complete redesign of the rules for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The proposal replaces the current 5-year route with…
Proper service of documents is one of the most important procedural steps in civil litigation in England and Wales. It ensures that all parties are properly notified, deadlines run correctly, and the case progresses fairly. The rules for service are…
It feels like the goalposts are shifting again – and they are. The UK government has introduced another round of immigration reforms on 14 October 2025 under what it calls the Plan for Change. On paper, it’s about creating a…
The Court of Appeal has recently clarified a long-standing legal question in the telecommunications sector: do telecoms site agreements create tenancies or merely licences? In AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd v On Tower (UK) Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 971, the…
On 1 July 2025, the Home Office released a significant Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, ushering in wide-ranging reforms to the Skilled Worker visa route. These changes, taking effect from 22 July 2025, are part of the government’s…
In May 2025, the UK Labour Government has published its long-awaited Immigration White Paper, outlining a major overhaul of the UK’s immigration framework. These proposals represent the most significant policy shift since the introduction of the post-Brexit immigration system on…