Whilst employers are aware that employees with disabilities have legal protections under the Equality Act and that they may need to make reasonable adjustments for them, can stress be considered a disability? In this episode, Greg Clark from our employment team explores this question and offers key insights for employers to consider.

Only 14% of UK adults have registered a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), but the numbers are on the rise. As more people recognise the importance of planning ahead, LPAs are quickly becoming an essential part of future proofing your finances and healthcare. In this episode of The Legal Maze, Naadim Shamji, from our private client team, delves into what a LPA is, and whether they are necessary even for those who are young and healthy.

From April 2026, significant reforms to inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs will take effect, reshaping the landscape for business owners. In this episode of The Legal Maze, Naadim Shamji, from our private client team, explores what these changes are and the steps you can take to stay ahead of them.

In this episode, Beth Miel, from our corporate and commercial team, and Greg Clark, from our employment team, discuss whether Brexit is still impacting businesses and what should be taken into consideration with any future political changes.

In this episode, Beth Miel from our corporate and commercial team explores the impact of the upcoming inheritance tax (IHT) reforms on business owners and directors, and what can be done to prepare for these changes.

From 18 November 2025, some of the new legal requirements regarding identity verification will come into force.  In this episode, Beth Miel, from our corporate and commercial team, highlights what companies should be aware of ahead of this looming deadline.

In the final episode of our series on due diligence, we're tackling the worst-case scenario: when it goes wrong. Our dispute resolution partner, Simon Carroll, shares the key considerations buyers and sellers can take to help avoid litigation.

In this episode, we continue to explore the due diligence process, this time delving into what employment and HR issues should be considered with our employment partner Alix Beese.

In this new season of The Legal Maze, we are taking a deeper look at an important step in mergers and acquisitions - due diligence. In this episode, corporate and commercial partner David Smellie explores what due diligence is and why/when it would be needed.

In this episode of The Legal Maze, our contested probate team continue to explore what you should consider when disputing a will, delving into the different steps involved in the process and the costs involved.