
Changes to comparable trade marks from 1 January 2026
From 1 January 2026, owners of comparable trade marks will no longer be able to rely on use of the trade mark in the EU to defend their rights in the UK.

From 1 January 2026, owners of comparable trade marks will no longer be able to rely on use of the trade mark in the EU to defend their rights in the UK.

The stalemate is over. With Royal Assent imminent, businesses must prepare for major reforms, including sick pay changes, fire-and-rehire rules, and unfair dismissal updates.

Katie Wiesendanger discusses the upcoming change within the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 which puts an end to the ‘AST trap’.


With major reforms to consumer subscription contracts on the horizon under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), businesses must prepare to adapt their processes and documentation to meet the new requirements ahead of the expected implementation in Autumn 2026.


With the Government’s proposals for “earned settlement” introducing significant additional complexity, Callum De Freitas, an Associate in our immigration team summarises the key announcements and answers your burning questions on the future of Indefinite Leave to Remain.

A recent case in which the High Court found a UK company liable for copyright infringement and passing off after distributing wine bottles featuring labels supplied by an Argentinian winery acts a salutary lesson for all UK importers

Changes to Income Tax, ISAs and Capital Gains Tax
