Collective power to change: driving sustainable fashion forward – a drinks reception at the Design Museum | 5 October 2026
On the 5 October, we will be bringing together an extraordinary community of innovators, campaigners, brands, policymakers and business leaders who are spearheading the change on how fashion is designed, produced, sold and consumed. From circular business models and regenerative materials to supply chain innovation, responsible governance and policy reform, we will explore how collectively …
When AI becomes a management tool: what are the employment law implications?
AI is fast becoming embedded in day-to-day people management. Employers are experimenting with algorithmic tools to shortlist candidates, score interviews, allocate shifts, forecast demand, monitor productivity, flag performance issues, support redundancy exercises and even trigger investigations and dismissal processes. Whilst in recent years, the adoption and integration of AI has been concentrated in large tech …
Navigating the refreshed Charity Governance Code: key takeaways from our panel event
On 10 September, we hosted a discussion on the refreshed Charity Governance Code, bringing together Radojka Miljevic, Independent Chair of the Code Steering Group, Mo Wiltshire, Senior Governance Consultant at NCVO, and Mark Abbott, Partner at Bates Wells. The session was chaired by Bates Wells Partner Simon Steeden. As Radojka Miljevic explained, this is the …
Article 10: A new key to unlock access information held by public authorities
The Upper Tribunal’s recent decision in Cruelty Free International v Information Commissioner and Home Office [2026] UKUT 328 is one of the most important freedom of information judgments in recent years. The specially convened three-judge panel finally recognised that UK law includes a right (under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights) to …
Residential tenancy review
The Renters’ Rights Act has caused a fundamental shift in the private rented sector and has changed how landlords can operate. Whilst the Act has received royal assent, the regime is being rolled out in stages, with the confirmation a Private Rented Sector Database launching in December 2026, creating further compliance requirements for landlords. To …
Right to Work checks are changing – is your organisation ready? Download our checklist
From 1 October 2026, the Right to Work (RtW) regime expands beyond traditional employment to include worker contracts, individual sub contractors, and online matching services. This critical shift means civil penalties of up to £60,000 per illegal worker may extend beyond the direct employer and, in some circumstances, up the supply chain. The new provisions …
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