The Court of Appeal has confirmed that initiating legal or arbitral proceedings may amount to a whistleblowing detriment, with clear implications for how employers respond to confidential disclosures.

As we look ahead to 2026, the property industry in England and Wales is set to face a range of legislative and regulatory changes. These reforms will have a significant impact on both the residential and commercial property sectors. Below, we outline some of the most important changes expected to influence the market in the coming year.

The Renters' Rights Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, has introduced significant changes to the rental market in England and Wales.

Ministry of Sound is an iconic venue that opened in 1991 at 103/105 Gaunt Street, London ("Property"). It was the UK's first nightclub dedicated to house music.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has overturned a finding of direct race discrimination based on delayed promotion feedback, reaffirming that delay and poor handling, without more, are not enough to shift the burden of proof in discrimination claims.

The EAT draws a clear distinction between pre- and post-transfer obligations, confirming when a failure to align pay following insourcing can amount to indirect race discrimination.