Our in-house bulletin provides key legal updates across various practice areas to help ensure in-house lawyers, GCs and contract and procurement managers can easily and efficiently keep abreast of what’s happening in the legal world. In this edition we:
outline a key provision of The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (CPA) coming into force this month,
explore the impact of the proposed ban on cash retentions in construction contracts,
examine the Ageli v Sabtina Limited case, highlighting risks for employers and
outline the EMI regime 2026 reforms and their impact on growing businesses.
The CPA received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. A key provision comes into force on 29 June 2026, marking a significant shift in the UK’s approach to corporate criminal liability. In advance of the provision coming into effect, this article provides steps for organisations to consider.
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The Department for Business and Trade’s consultation on late payment proposed a ban on cash retentions in construction contracts. Contractors welcome the potential cashflow boost, while developers are concerned about losing security. This article explores the impact of the proposed ban and possible alternatives.
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An Employment Tribunal has awarded over £400,000 to an employee who accrued more than 800 days of untaken leave, highlighting the risks for employers - especially under new record keeping duties. This article examines the Ageli v Sabtina Limited case, outlines key risks, and sets out steps for compliance.
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EMI schemes are a tax efficient way to incentivise employees, with reforms from April 2026 expanding access beyond smaller companies. This article outlines the changes and their impact on growing businesses looking to incentivise and retain employees.
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