Under section 136 of the Equality Act 2010, establishing where the burden of proof lies follows a two-stage test. First, the claimant...

In a firm reminder that longevity does not guarantee a lengthy exit period, the Privy Council in Anheuser-Busch International Inc v...

Following the announcement in last week’s King’s Speech the UK government introduced significant legislation in the House of Lords on...

Many businesses find themselves in long‑running commercial arrangements that may have become commercially unattractive over time. Such...

Austin based marketplace and data platform for small biz acquisitions raised $5m in Seed funding led by Valor Equity. 

Finland based finance operating platform for SMEs raised €10m in Series A funding led by 3TS Capital Partners.

San Francisco based embedded financial solutions provider for small businesses raised $16m in new funding led by Fin Capital and MaC...

In conjunction with the launch of the National Housing Bank (NHB) last week, the Investment Prospectus 2026 (the “Prospectus”) was...

A granted patent offers a strong monopoly right which allows an applicant to prevent other businesses from implementing their patented...

On 1 February 2026, the latest tranche of Companies House fee changes were implemented. This includes increases to incorporation and...

I’ve always enjoyed buying from small businesses. There’s something thoughtful about the experience. The products often feel more...

San Francisco "private bank" for HNW business owners raised $60m in Series B funding led by Portage.

Section 17 of the Local Government Act 1988 restricts local authorities from taking into account 'non-commercial considerations' when...

London based fintech focused on business overdraft raised £3.5m in new funding led by NatWest Group.

Introduction Data centres have rapidly evolved from niche infrastructure to strategic assets at the heart of the UK’s digital economy. As...

On 30 July 2025, the UK government announced a package of legislative proposals to tackle late payments and ensure businesses,...