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May 08, 2026

The Draft EU Merger Guidelines – Key Takeaways for Dealmakers

On 30 April 2026, the European Commission released its much awaited draft merger guidelines (“Draft Guidelines”). The Draft Guidelines are intended to replace two current and dated guidance documents:…
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Apr 30, 2026

Can a conditional job offer be withdrawn after acceptance?

Job offers are frequently made “subject to” various conditions. The conditions might include satisfactory references, right to work checks or a medical examination. The nature of these conditions can…
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Apr 30, 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025: Consultations, NDAs and TUPE in focus

Following on (mostly) from the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA), the government has this month introduced consultations, calls for evidence and guidelines.
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Apr 30, 2026

Improving the building control process for Category A and B work on higher-risk buildings

In this article, first published in PLC Construction, Katharine Tulloch considers the government's consultation on proposals to improve the proportionality of the building control process for Category…
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Apr 30, 2026

Law Commission Announces Major New Project on Consumer Class Actions Regime

On 20 April 2026, the Law Commission of England and Wales announced a major new project on the introduction of a collective class action regime for consumer actions. The review will explore how a new…
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Apr 30, 2026

Protecting a performance bond: lessons from CR Construction UK v Barclays Bank plc

In this Insight, Marcus Birch considers the case of CR Construction (UK) Limited v Barclays Bank plc [2026] EWHC 202 (TCC) which concerned an unsuccessful application by a contractor for an injunction…
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Apr 30, 2026

UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: Employment cases & news

Welcome to the April 2026 edition of BCLP’s UK HR Two‑Minute Monthly – your quick, practical roundup of the latest UK employment law cases, HR developments and legislative news. Each month we break…
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Apr 24, 2026

The Ban on Upwards Only Rent Reviews

Since our initial analysis last Summer, the Bill has moved through Parliament at a faster pace than many anticipated.  Here we take stock of where things stand and what landlords, tenants and the…
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Apr 21, 2026

CP26/13: The FCA sharpens the cryptoasset regulatory perimeter

As crypto moves from the margins to the mainstream of the UK financial system, regulatory uncertainty is giving way to structured supervision, authorisation and enforcement. BCLP’s Emerging Themes…
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Apr 17, 2026

Construction products reform

In this BCLP Insight, first published in PLC Construction, Katharine Tulloch and Anna Blest consider the government's proposed reforms of the construction products regime.
Insights
Apr 17, 2026

Eiger Funding (PCC) Ltd v Ridge and Partners LLP – a cautionary tale for monitoring surveyors and lenders

In this Insight, Fainche Whelan considers the case of Eiger Funding (PCC) Limited v Ridge and Partners LLP [2026] EWHC 609 (TCC). Here, an independent monitoring surveyor (“IMS”) was found liable to…
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Apr 07, 2026

Cyber Resilience in Financial Services: Navigating Rising Risks and the 2026 Regulatory Shift

UK regulators have not yet fully exercised the breadth of their powers to address shortcomings in organisational cyber‑security measures—but that restraint is unlikely to continue. The policy…
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