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Strategic M&A for Awarding Organisations: a practical legal guide to doing it safely

Mergers and acquisitions can help Awarding Organisations (AOs) scale, enter new markets, and broaden their qualification portfolios, but they also introduce real legal, regulatory, and governance risk if they’re not planned carefully. Because most AOs are also charities, you’ll usually need to navigate both the Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition and charity law. This article …
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Why media tech is central to the UK’s tech and talent strategy

Media tech, where creative industries, digital platforms, adtech, createch, gaming and AI-enabled content are rapidly converging, plays a big part in the UK’s tech strategy. But alongside long-term investment in infrastructure and innovation, the UK needs to deepen its pool of world class AI researchers and engineers. The talent is scarce, highly mobile and decisive …
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What should you do if you’re accused of copyright infringement? Frequently asked questions

Following our recent webinar, we have produced a summary of frequently asked questions around what to do if you have been accused of copyright infringement. We have also produced a guide on how to bring a copyright claim, which can be found here. I’m not in a dispute and haven’t been accused of copyright infringement so …
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Protecting your assets by bringing a copyright claim: frequently asked questions

Following our recent webinar, we have produced a summary of frequently asked questions around bringing copyright claims. We have also produced a guide on what to do if you are accused of copyright infringement, which can be found here. Why would I want to bring a copyright claim? The logos, images, text and other content …
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The Independent Football Regulator: what clubs need to know now

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is now operational under the Football Governance Act 2025. The IFR has been conducting a series of consultations to shape the detail of how the licensing regime will operate in practice. The second of these consultations closed on 5 May and the final licensing guidance is due to be published …
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Work in tech? Here are your UK immigration options

London Tech Week this year runs from the 8th to the 12th June and the UK tech sector, valued at nearly £1 trillion and Europe’s largest digital economy, remains one of the most dynamic and exciting in the world. With the sector continuing to grow at pace, demand for skilled talent is intensifying. According to research …
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Gender identity, protected beliefs and single-sex facilities in the workplace: a review of LS v NHS England

The recent influx of Employment Tribunal (“ET”) cases relating to gender identity, protected beliefs, and the use of single-sex facilities in the workplace continues this month; with the case of LS v NHS England (“LS“) (the judgment for which can be found here). This is the fifth ET case in the last six months or …
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Right to Work checks are expanding: what employers need to do now

It is expected that in Autumn 2026, section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 will expand the scope of UK right to work (“RTW”) compliance – beyond the current requirement to carry out RTW checks on employees, to include various casual and zero-hours workers, with potential fines of up to £60,000 …
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Updated Services Code laid before Parliament

The long-awaited draft Equality and Human Rights Commission’s ‘Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations’ has now been published and laid before Parliament. Read the full guidance here. This updated Services Code will provide guidance on the application of the Equality Act 2010 in light of the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment For Women Scotland, …
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Home Office reverses extension of sponsor right to work duties

On 20 May 2026, the Home Office corrected an error in its 8 April 2026 sponsor guidance regarding sponsors’ right to work check duties. This is a welcome update for sponsors. The Home Office has confirmed that the position prior to 8 April 2026, that right to work checks are only required for employees and …
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Mediation in legacy disputes: top tips for charities

We recently hosted a mediation masterclass at the ILM Annual Conference 2026. The session drew on legal and in-house charity perspectives to explore when mediation is appropriate, and practical ways that legacy teams can manage mediation with confidence. We heard useful insights from guest speakers, Megan Paul (Cancer Research UK) and Kate Vowden (British Heart …
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what faith-based charities need to know

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and represents one of the most significant reforms to the private rented sector in decades. Although not yet fully in force, the Government is implementing its provisions in phases, allowing landlords – including faith-based organisations and charities providing housing or accommodation as part …
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