ABC v Huntercombe (No. 12) Ltd and others [2026] EWCA Civ 1161 The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a new employer does not inherit, under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE”), the former employer’s vicarious…
In June 2024, we reported on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 and the significant changes it was intended to bring for leaseholders in England and Wales. The Government has now announced that it intends to introduce a further…
On 09 July 2026, KTS Legal achieved a successful outcome for its client (“Claimant”) when the Court ordered possession of a property occupied by the Defendant following lengthy and contested proceedings. The matter was handled by a team of lawyers…
Right to work checks have traditionally been treated as a matter for an employer’s HR or onboarding team. Since 1 October 2026, some businesses need to consider them earlier, when they agree how work or services will be delivered through…
The introduction of the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”) represents one of the most significant developments in UK corporate criminal liability for many years. Although the offence came into force…
(Based on the House of Lords Justice and Home affairs Committee’s report, “Settlement, Citizenship and Integration” (HL Paper 13), on 23 June 2026) The Government’s proposed Earned Settlement reforms continue to attract significant attention. While the proposals remain under consultation…
The department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has signalled a decisive shift in the UK’s net-zero landscape by mandating an EPC rating of B or higher for commercial buildings over 1,000 square metres from 2031. If legislated, the…
For many businesses across the UK, securing a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence is no longer just an administrative milestone, it is a lifeline. From independent retail chains to busy high street restaurants, the ability to sponsor international talent underpins daily…
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….