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When US non-competes collide with UK law

A High Court ruling shows why US-style restrictive covenants often fail when tested against English restraint-of-trade principles

Nick Ephgrave’s SFO: reform, results and uncertainty

Nick Ephgrave’s surprise departure prompts reflection on his reforms, achievements and what lies ahead for the Serious Fraud Office

Generative AI in law: opportunity, risk and responsibility

AI promises efficiency in legal practice, but unchecked use risks errors, sanctions, and damage to public confidence

The UK anti-corruption strategy: pillar one in focus

How the UK’s latest Anti-Corruption Strategy seeks to disrupt corrupt networks, incentivise whistleblowers, and strengthen enforcement

FCA priorities and predictions for 2026

A forward-looking assessment of the FCA’s recent focus and what FS regulatory lawyers can expect in the year ahead

What the 2025 Budget means for pensions

The Budget signals significant pensions reform, with salary sacrifice caps, surplus flexibilities and tax changes taking shape

How AI will redefine legal knowledge management in 2026

Conversational AI, human oversight, and MCP-driven automation are reshaping how firms manage knowledge and execute complex workflows

Direct recovery of debts: HMRC’s renewed enforcement power

HMRC’s revived DRD regime strengthens tax collection while raising significant issues of proportionality, vulnerability assessment and administrative fairness