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The Arbitration Act 2025 – Factsheet - Publication Front Cover

The Arbitration Act 2025 – Factsheet

09 July 2026
This factsheet covers the major reforms introduced by the Arbitration Act 2025, highlighting how these changes update and clarify key aspects of arbitration law in England. It outlines significant new provisions impacting summary disposal, jurisdictional challenges, emergency arbitrators, arbitrator disclosure duties, and governing law in arbitration proceedings.

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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.

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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 07 July 2026
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Accelerating arbitration: Expedited procedures and key changes in the new ICC Rules – Episode 2

In episode 2, Jack Hobbs (Clarkslegal) and Christopher Howitt (Three Stone) explore how the latest expedited and highly expedited procedures under the ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 are transforming the landscape of dispute resolution.

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  • 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.  

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  • 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.

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  • 30 June 2026
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Overview of the new ICC Arbitration Rules: Key changes – Episode 1

In this episode, Jack Hobbs (Clarkslegal) and Christopher Howitt (Three Stone) discuss the major updates in the ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 and what they mean for practitioners, clients, and the future of international arbitration.