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When founders are asked what truly keeps them awake at night, the answer is rarely “legal change”. More often, it is people: finding and retaining the right talent, managing absence, addressing conflict before it escalates, maintaining morale, and building a culture that customers can sense from their very first interaction with the business. This is precisely why employment law deserves a place at the top of your 2026 priority list. Your employees are the heartbeat of your company. When employment practices are consistent, fair and

Consumer protection law is set to feature prominently on the regulatory agenda this year. In the UK, elements of the new subscription contracts regime introduced by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) are expected to come into force. At the same time, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is likely to begin testing its expanded enforcement powers under the Act, particularly in relation to unfair commercial practices. At the EU level, the European Commission’s recently published 2030 Consumer Agenda is expected to

Becoming a parent is life-changing, but when your baby needs extended medical care, balancing work and family responsibilities can become especially challenging. To support families during these critical moments, the UK government introduced the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, effective from 6 April 2025. This is a significant new statutory entitlement, designed to ease the pressure on parents whose newborns require prolonged hospital care. As a solicitor, I know that keeping up with legal changes can feel overwhelming for business owners.