New tax rules apply to all furnished holiday cottages and are designed to encourage more long-term lets to help counter the shortage of suitable rental properties. Even those holiday lets that would not be suitable for long term rent, such as many of those on farms, will be caught by the new rules.

The overnight closure of the SFI24 scheme on 11 March, without the promised six weeks’ notice, was a major shock. Reaching the budget cap was the given reason but the sudden axing of the scheme has left many farming businesses’ budgeting in serious disarray.

Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) are a fundamental right under data protection laws, allowing individuals to access the personal data about them that is being held by organisations. However, there is a growing trend where disgruntled employees utilise DSAR not for genuine data access, but as a tool to burden employers, especially during disputes or litigation.

As the UK commercial property landscape continues to evolve, businesses—particularly in the retail and office sectors—are increasingly seeking legal advice to renegotiate their leases.

In 2025, the UK property market is experiencing a resurgence, with both residential and commercial sectors showing signs of renewed activity. As transaction volumes increase, so too does the complexity of deals - particularly in high-value and distressed markets. For buyers and sellers alike, legal due diligence has become a top priority.

In today’s tense global trade environment - marked by surprise US tariffs on BRICS, China’s rare earth controls, and retaliatory EU measures - there’s a less visible but equally powerful force at play: intellectual property. Recent shifts suggest that IP isn’t just a legal matter, it's policy currency.

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association’s (“ISDA”) 2023 Digital Assets Legal Group and its follow-up 2025 commentary have highlighted a pressing question: what happens to digital collateral posted under standard Credit Support Annexes if the intermediary fails?

The Palou–McLaren dispute highlights key lessons in sports contract drafting, from exclusivity to exit clauses and the commercial impact of sponsorship fallout.

We are often asked about whether the distress caused by negligent professionals can be compensated in damages. The answer is almost always ‘no’ and the basis for this has again been set out in a recent case. The judgment also provides some interesting points on case management and when it is too late to amend your claim.

It is widely reported that in recent years the number of people contesting a will has increased dramatically. It is a favourite topic attracting national media interest with many high profile cases dividing public opinion on the merits of being allowed to challenge someone’s final wishes.