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Procurement Challenges under the Procurement Act 2023

Procurement Challenges under the Procurement Act 2023

01 January 2026

Taking prompt advice is essential if you want to challenge the outcome of a procurement, as unsuccessful bidders have just eight working days within which to issue court proceedings if they want to benefit from the automatic suspension provided for in the Act, which prevents the contracting authority from awarding the contract to anyone else.

Otherwise, there is a time limit of 30 days to issue proceedings. This guide sets out the key information about public procurement challenges that bidders and contracting authorities need to know under the Procurement Act 2023.

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GDPR Packages

22 December 2025

Ready to take control of your data protection strategy? Explore our comprehensive GDPR Packages designed to help organisations navigate the complexities of data protection and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Spouse Visa UK Guide 2026

13 October 2025

Our immigration solicitors have a proven track record of obtaining fiancé, spouse and unmarried partner visa for applicants wishing to come to the UK as the partner of a British/ Irish citizen or person present and settled in the UK.

Get your Tech business ready for market

Get your tech business ready for market

13 October 2025

Selling a business is never straightforward — and in today’s market, tech businesses face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. With buyers carrying out increasingly rigorous due diligence, particularly around compliance and regulatory matters, it’s essential for tech founders and SME owners to be well-prepared ahead of a potential exit. Early preparation can drive up value, reduce transaction costs, and help avoid delays during the sale process.

We recommend taking the following steps to ensure your business is best placed to capitalise upon a quick and efficient sale process.

Recruiting teachers from overseas publication

Recruiting teachers from overseas

05 March 2025

Our immigration solicitors schools increasingly rely on international talent to fill teaching and administrative roles, navigating the complexities of the UK’s Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) and Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) processes has become more critical than ever.

Privacy matters: How the 8 data subject rights protect personal data

03 March 2025

In this guide we explore the 8 data subject rights under the UK GDPR and discover how they play a vital role in preserving your organisation’s privacy standards in an increasingly interconnected world.

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A guide on redundancy and settlement agreements

07 February 2024

A short guide on redundancy and settlement agreements

Freehold Block Management – Regulation of ASTs

28 July 2023

This guide is correct as at July 2023. The regulatory requirements have, in recent years, become greater and more complex, and mistakes or omissions at the time an AST is granted can lead to problems for freeholders in obtaining possession further down the line.

Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – Right to manage

08 June 2023

This guide aims to provide freeholders and managing agents with a brief overview of the ‘Right to Manage’ procedure including when it applies and what to do if leaseholders serve notice under the CLRA.

Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – collective enfranchisement

04 May 2023

This guide aims to provide freeholders and managing agents with a brief overview of the first of these two procedures – collective enfranchisement- – including when it applies, how the freehold is valued, and what to do if leaseholders serve notice under the LRHUDA.

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  • 06 May 2026
  • Corporate and M&A

Community Interest Companies – What do you need to know?

This article seeks to provide an overview of the CIC structure’s key characteristics, the types of enterprises it suits, and some practical tips on the application process.

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  • 06 May 2026
  • Privacy and Data Protection

Use of Personal Devices at Work: Why a Bring Your Own Device Policy is Essential

If you have employees who bring their own devices into the workplace and use said devices to deal with company data, you may want to consider a Bring Your Own Device (“BYOD”) policy.

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  • 29 April 2026
  • Privacy and Data Protection

UK Data Protection – what’s new?

Having come into force on 19 June 2025, it comes as no surprise that we are now seeing the effects of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (‘DUAA’). This article highlights a few of DUAA’s fundamental reforms, delves into one in particular, and examines how this will impact the recruitment sphere.

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  • 29 April 2026
  • Employment

Employment Rights Act: Changing key contract terms will be harder from January 2027

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”) introduces a new regime that restricts how employers can change certain core contractual terms, with the key provisions now expected to commence on 1 January 2027.

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  • 28 April 2026
  • Immigration

Proposed expansion of right to work checks from 1 October 2026: what employers need to know

The Home Office has published a consultation on a draft Code of Practice addressing how employers can avoid unlawful discrimination while preventing illegal working. The draft indicates a planned expansion of right to work (RTW) check obligations to take effect from 1 October 2026.

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  • 27 April 2026
  • Corporate and M&A

Quarterly Insights: Key Corporate & Commercial Topics – Q2 2026

Join Stuart Mullins and Emma Docking as they explore key corporate and commercial topics, including SME growth and exit strategies for 2026, EMI schemes for employee incentives, and the importance of drag along and tag along rights.