In this episode, we discuss the key elements of the Directive, the reasons behind these reforms, and what employers should expect next. Join UK Partner Tom Player and France Partner Manon Lamotte, who brings a valuable European perspective.

2026 will bring some big changes to the planning system with the new Planning and Infrastructure Act aiming to refresh and streamline the planning process, and the government consulting on significant reform to the National Planning Policy Framework.

Join Paul Maile, Head of Planning and Infrastructure Consenting, as he considers the practical effect of some of these changes, and the likely impact for developers and others navigating the planning system.

Following the release of our InFocus Litigation – Winter 2025 edition, Anna Bevan -Jones and Carly Fishwick sat down to explore the themes shaping today's litigation landscape.

From emerging risk areas to how disputes are evolving in practice, the discussion builds on the insights from the Winter edition and looks ahead to what businesses and advisers should be watching next.

Wondering what's on the horizon for UK commercial lawyers in 2026? Find out in our latest Commercially Connected Bitesize podcast, where Angela and Sara from our Commercial PSL team discuss key regulatory developments that we're expecting to impact on commercial contracting and supply chains this year, including in the fields of ESG, consumer law, cyber law, UK-EU relations and payment practices.

Join Head of Living Investment Balraj Birdi and Principal Associate Steven Thom, who will be discussing the Renters' Rights Act, and the imminent changes to the private rented sector, likely impact on the market and how landlords can start preparing now.

As we step into 2026, the pensions landscape is evolving rapidly. To help you stay ahead, we've brought together leading experts in DB, DC, and pension policy to explore the changes that matter most, and what you need to do now to prepare.

In our latest Commercially Connected Bitesize podcast, Angela Kindness and Sara Ellis from our Commercial Professional Support Lawyer team look back on some of the key contract law cases from 2025, and discuss their impact on drafting commercial contracts.

In this episode, Matthew is joined by Eversheds Sutherland partner Lizzy Tindall to explore the resilience of the UK private equity market, challenges in global expansion, and how technology and AI are reshaping investment strategies—plus the rise of private market democratization.

In the final episode of our Middle East employment law education podcast series, Corrine Sobers and Lucrezia Berto discuss the topic of social media and online resources.

In this episode, Matthew is joined by Eversheds Sutherland partner David Kaleda to unpack ESG investing, regulatory and political shifts and emerging opportunities from creativity in investment processes to potential ERISA litigation reform.