The UK’s Autumn Budget 2025 has finally put an end to months of speculation. What are the major announcements that will impact businesses? In our latest podcast, join Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Founder of Goringe Accountants and Co-Founder of Succession Planning, as they delve into the key updates from the Chancellor’s announcement, with a focus on what matters most for businesses looking to buy and sell.

Key Highlights:

Unchanged policies:

• The VAT threshold remains unchanged.
• No NI changes for limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
• No changes to BADR allowances.

Significant changes to businesses looking to buy or sell: 

• Tax changes to acquisition through employee ownership trusts (EOT’s)
• Increased thresholds for Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI).

If you’d like to discuss any of the topics covered in this episode, please contact Stuart Mullins or Nicky Goringe Larkin who would be happy to help.

The UK's Autumn Budget 2025 is scheduled for November 26 and is expected to be an important event for businesses across the country. In our latest podcast, join Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Founder of Goringe Accountants and Co-Founder of Succession Planning, as they discuss some of the likely implications of the Autumn Budget 2025 for those looking to buy and sell businesses. 

For those looking to buy a business, the podcast will cover topics such as: 

• Changes in pensions 
• Income tax and wage pressures 
• EMI and share schemes 
• LLPs 

For those businesses looking to sell, the discussion will include:

• Capital Gains Tax and VAT 
• Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) 
• Inheritance Tax and company structure 
• ISA changes 

If you would like to discuss any of the topics covered, please contact Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin, who would be happy to help.

In October 2024, the Government unveiled its Employment Rights Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament to become law. This Bill introduces major reforms to workers’ rights.

In part 4 of the Employment Rights Bill podcast in the ‘Talking Employment Law’ series, Amanda Glover and Shauna Jones, members of the employment team at Clarkslegal, will discuss the key changes the Employment Rights Bill will bring to industrial relations and trade union rights. These changes include: 

• Different statutory union recognition thresholds to enhance workers’ rights
• Increased ease of access to the workplace for unions
• Reducing notice periods for strike action and increasing strike mandates
• Stronger protections for trade union members 

Understanding these changes is crucial for your business. If you need guidance on how to navigate these proposed reforms, don’t hesitate to reach out to our employment team. Preparing now will ensure you’re ready when these changes take effect.

Join us for the tenth and final episode of Clarkslegal’s TUPE Podcast series, featuring Katie Glendinning, a Partner in our employment team. In this episode, Katie will delve into the intricacies of commercial contracts within the context of service provision changes.

Key topics include:

• Types of service provision change:
  • Outsourcing 
  • Change of contractor 
  • Insourcing
• Types of contracts:
  • An overview of various contracts that may be involved
• Common terms in commercial contracts:
  • Information requirements 
  • Warranties
  • Indemnities for actions
  • Specific issues related to TUPE
  • Restrictions on promises and staff transfers
• Entry and exit considerations

If you have any questions or require assistance regarding TUPE, please don’t hesitate to contact our expert employment lawyers. 

On 1 July 2025, the Home Office unveiled a pivotal Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 997), building on the Government’s Immigration White Paper. This marks a significant step in what the Government describes as a “complete immigration reset,” aimed at reducing net migration, tightening work visa criteria, and enhancing compliance.

In our latest podcast episode, join Ruth Karimatsenga and Monica Mastropasqua from the Clarkslegal immigration team as they guide you through the new 2025 UK Immigration Rules.

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

• Skilled Worker Routes: New higher skill and salary thresholds
• Phasing Out of the Immigration Salary List: Introduction of a new Temporary Shortage List
• Changes for Adult Social Care Workers: What you need to know
• Closure of the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) Scheme
• Neonatal Care Leave and Sponsorship Absences: Key updates

If you have questions or need assistance with workforce audits, compliance training, or visa strategy, our immigration team is here to help. We also support individuals in assessing their options—whether it’s switching visa routes, bringing family members over, or planning for indefinite leave to remain.

Tune in to stay informed and navigate these changes effectively!

In October 2024, the Government unveiled its Employment Rights Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament to become law. This Bill introduces major reforms to workers’ rights.

In part 3 of the Employment Rights Bill podcast in the ‘Talking Employment Law’ series, Louise Keenan and Lucy White, members of the employment team at Clarkslegal, will discuss some of the main provisions of the Bill, including changes to: 

• Fire and re-hire practices
• Sexual and Third-Party Harassment
• Zero-hour contracts
• Tribunal Limitation Periods

Understanding these changes is crucial for your business. If you need guidance on how to navigate these proposed reforms, don’t hesitate to reach out to our employment team. Preparing now will ensure you’re ready when these changes take effect.

The Employment Rights Bill Podcast Series

• Part 1: Unfair dismissal and family rights
• Part 2: Changes to collective redundancies, flexible working and sick pay
• Part 3. Changes to fire and re-hire practices, harassment, zero-hour contracts and tribunal limitation periods

Professional services firms are becoming increasingly attractive to investors, but preparing your firm for sale involves navigating unique challenges specific to this sector.

In our latest podcast, join Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Managing Director at Succession Planning, as they explore the complexities of valuing and preparing professional services firms for the market, whether for sale, merger, venture, or fundraising.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• The importance of valuing recurring income and revenue
• The critical role of staff before and after a deal

 If you’re a professional services business looking for expert guidance on preparing for an exit or wish to discuss any of the topics covered, please contact Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin, who would be happy to help.

On June 19, 2025, the highly anticipated Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent, marking a significant milestone in data protection legislation.

Join us as we delve into the key changes introduced by this Act. In this episode, our data protection experts, Melanie Pimenta and Harry Berryman, will explain what the Act means for your organisation and how to ensure compliance with the new regulations.

In this episode, we’ll cover: 

• Key changes in data protection legislation
• Best practices for compliance
• Practical steps for organisations to adapt

Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, or simply interested in data protection, this podcast is essential listening.

If you have questions or need support reviewing your privacy notices, data protection policies, or guidance on data-sharing agreements, particularly for international transfers, please contact our data protection team.

Preparing your tech business for sale can be complex and time-consuming, requiring careful planning. Unlike other sectors, tech businesses have unique life cycle timelines that owners must navigate.

In our latest podcast, join Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Managing Director at Succession Planning, as they delve into how tech business owners can maximise their value and effectively prepare for the market. 

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• Strategies for growing your tech business to exit
• The critical importance of IP ownership
• Key differences in valuing a tech business compared to others

 If you’re a tech business owner seeking guidance on preparing for an exit or want to discuss any of the topics mentioned, please contact Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin, who would be happy to help.

WhatsApp is a convenient and quick way to communicate with colleagues and clients, but is it legally safe to use in the workplace? 

In this podcast, Lucy White and Monica Mastropasqua, members of the Data Protection team at Clarkslegal, will address frequently asked questions from clients regarding the use of WhatsApp at work. 

Key topics include:

• The difference between personal and professional boundaries when using WhatsApp 
• The fact that WhatsApp messages are not stored on company servers 
• The widespread use of WhatsApp on personal devices 
• Commonly overlooked issues related to data retention and GDPR compliance 
• Steps employers can take to mitigate risks

If your organisation needs help reviewing your GDPR policies and practices or employee training on data protection requirements, please contact our Data Protection Lawyers.