27 July 2026
Commercial Real Estate

What every business should know about commercial leases

Understand the key commercial lease clauses that can affect your business, including break clauses, security of tenure, repairs, alterations, rent reviews and assignment rights. Learn what tenants and landlords should consider when negotiating lease terms.

23 July 2026
Immigration

New Priority Service for British citizenship applications: Faster decisions now available

The Home Office has introduced a new Priority Service for British citizenship applications, allowing eligible applicants to receive a decision on their naturalisation or registration application in around 30 working days, rather than waiting the standard processing time of up to six months.

20 July 2026
Privacy and Data Protection

Personal Data FAQs

Explore comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions about personal data, GDPR compliance, and your rights.

16 July 2026
Corporate and M&A

EMIs – The basics

Discover the essentials of Enterprise Management Incentives (EMIs), an HMRC-approved employee share scheme offering tax advantages. Learn how EMIs incentivise staff, eligibility requirements, and how Clarkslegal can help tailor a scheme for you.

15 July 2026
Employment

New guidance on interim relief: More applications, same high threshold

In certain limited unfair dismissal claims (such as those for automatic unfair dismissal relating to a protected disclosure) claimants can apply for interim relief. This is an emergency measure which essentially prevents a dismissal from taking effect until the claim has been heard.

09 July 2026
Immigration

Right to Work Checks are changing from 1 October 2026: Is your business ready?

The Home Office’s new rules, effective 1 October 2026, will overhaul right to work checks and raise the risk of civil penalties for UK businesses.

08 July 2026
Privacy and Data Protection

ICO prosecutes employee under the Data Protection Act for forwarding client data to his personal email address

The issue of employees taking confidential business information or personal data when moving to a new employer remains a significant concern for businesses.

07 July 2026
Employment

6 month unfair dismissal rights: What employers need to know

Under the new Employment Rights Act 2025 the minimum period of service required to qualify to bring a statutory claim for unfair dismissal has been reduced from 2 full years to 6 months from 1 January 2027 onwards.

02 July 2026
Litigation and dispute resolution

Litigation and Artificial Intelligence: Where are we now?

In the recent case of Cork and another v Smith, the High Court publicly admonished a law firm and two of its solicitors after they had produced and submitted two AI-generated letters to the court containing misleading and false information in relation to a block transfer application made under Rule 12.37 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016.

26 June 2026
Corporate and M&A

Exit Readiness Consultation: Prepare your business for a successful sale

Take the first step toward a smoother, more profitable business exit. Our Exit Readiness service provides tailored health checks, expert guidance, and a free initial consultation—helping you address potential issues early and maximise your sale value.

25 June 2026
Immigration

Justice and Home Affairs Committee – Settlement, Citizenship and Integration: What the House of Lords Report Means for Migrants

Discover how the House of Lords report influences UK settlement, citizenship, and integration policies. Learn what it means for migrants and employers.

24 June 2026
Employment

What are employer’s obligations during a heatwave?

During the summer, employers can come across employee issues relating to the heat and hot weather. How can employers handle hot weather and what are employer obligations during a heatwave?

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