In an unexpected proposal the UK Government has unveiled a  legislative proposal to ban upwards-only rent review clauses (UORRs) in new and renewed commercial leases under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This proposal if enacted will be one of the most significant changes to the commercial leasing sector. 

At FG Solicitors our work in the Employment Team concerns not just the employment laws of the UK, it also spans far beyond this. With a multitude of our clients maintaining their global presence or making the exciting decision to expand around the globe, these actions bring with them the additional challenge of ensuring that their employees and their employment rights are understood, respected and protected.

While the focus has been on the Employment Rights Bill and how it will impact on employment law as we know it, behind the scenes it has been business as usual in the Employment Tribunals, with the focus being on unfair dismissal’s best friend; constructive dismissal.

The Immigration White Paper was delivered to us in May 2025 and pledged the following: The immigration system must be linked to skills and training requirements here in the UK, so that no industry is allowed to rely solely on immigration to fill its skills shortages. Two months in, let’s see where the Government is with these proposals...

Indemnity clauses allocate financial risk in a transaction, requiring one party to compensate the other for specific losses or liabilities arising after the sale or transfer of property.

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are an important commercial tool -Protecting valuable trade secrets, confidential information and other sensitive information is a commercial consideration for businesses that want to maintain their competitive edge.  NDAs provide a framework for identifying the information that is protected.