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As businesses increasingly use AI to generate names, logos, slogans and other branding assets, they can develop creative concepts faster than ever. However, what AI can generate quickly may already be protected by existing intellectual property rights, creating legal and commercial risks for businesses that fail to conduct proper checks before launch.

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October 2026 will see a number of significant changes introduced under the Employment Rights Act, affecting tribunal procedures, workplace harassment obligations, and trade union rights. HR teams are encouraged to policies, strengthen processes and ensure they can evidence compliance if challenged.

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A statutory demand can be a powerful and cost-effective way to recover an unpaid debt, but only where the debt is clear and undisputed. Knowing when to use one, and when not to, is critical.

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The new subscription rules will come into force in January 2027. Businesses should review their arrangements now to ensure they are ready.

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The Government's proposed Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill represents one of the most significant reforms to residential property ownership in recent years.

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On 1 July 2026, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment on BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP v HMRC, providing important clarification on when LLP members can be treated as self-employed partners, rather than employees, for tax purposes.

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The growing use of AI in business brings a key legal risk: uploading confidential litigation-related documents to AI platforms could jeopardise legal privilege.

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New land transparency rules will introduce disclosure obligations for certain land agreements, including options, pre-emption rights, conditional contracts and promotion agreements. While the regime comes into force in April 2027, transitional provisions mean some rights granted from 8 June 2026 may already need to be reported once HM Land Registry’s system goes live.

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Upwards-only rent reviews have been a feature of commercial leases for decades. They provide landlords with certainty that rent can increase at review but cannot decrease, even where market rents have fallen.

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Energy performance is becoming a key legal and commercial issue for the property sector. Landlords, developers and investors should review their EPC ratings, leases and asset strategies now to prepare for potential future regulations and protect long-term asset value.

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Recent cases confirm that even short-form transaction documents can be legally binding, regardless of labels like “term sheet” or “subject to definitive agreement”, if the drafting and context indicate a clear agreement.

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For most individuals and businesses, property represents one of their most valuable assets. As property fraud becomes more sophisticated, owners are increasingly looking for practical ways to safeguard their interests.

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The Home Office has introduced a significantly tighter student sponsor compliance regime, marking an important shift in the regulatory environment for UK universities that recruit international students.

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If you sell D2C with a subscription offering, you will likely need to change your current cancellation policy, and checkout flows as consumers will have more cancellation rights starting from Spring 2027.

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For founders and startups, raising capital is one of the most critical steps for any growing business. There are several funding options available to businesses, Convertible Loan Notes (“CLNs”) are one favoured option for their flexibility and ease.

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Senior Associate RIchard Showan reflects on why close collaboration between conveyancing solicitors and estate agents is essential to achieving successful property transactions.

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Sustainability and ESG have moved beyond aspirational values to become essential foundations for trust, credibility and long‑term growth in an environment where businesses are increasingly expected to prove what they stand for.

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Joelson has contributed to HSBC Innovation Banking's Venture Capital Term Sheet Guide for 2026.

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Stricter Home Office Sponsor Guidance rules are placing greater compliance pressures on UK employers who hire migrant workers.

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