News & Insights
FSP advises SWIF on Circular 11 investment
FSP’s Private Equity & Venture Capital team has advised the South West Investment Fund acting by its fund manager The FSE Group on an investment in Circular 11 as part of a £2.4 million funding round.
Package of stronger new laws to tackle overdue payments
Government publishes its response to the 2025 late payments consultation.
Update on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Requirement for Commercial Property
2027 ‘C’ EPC requirement scrapped in favour of long term 2031 goal of B.
ETIAS and Criminal Records
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System is expected to come into force in late 2026, leading to concern for those with criminal records that they may no longer be able to travel to mainland Europe.
Why does Mediation continue to be so popular for resolving Contentious Probate disputes?
In the light of the increasing popularity of mediation as a form of dispute resolution in contentious probate, Emma Shepherd considers why it is so effective as an alternative to Court proceedings.
What is it: A Side Letter
Understanding the document that alters agreed contractual terms
Anonymous Surrogacy: A Stern Warning from the Court
Consideration of recent anonymous surrogacy cases Re H (Anonymous Surrogacy) [2025] EWHC 220 and Re B and C v D and H (Anonymous Surrogacy) [2025] EWFC 366