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By Amelia Waters Redundancies can sometimes be necessary when a business is restructuring, reducing costs or responding to changing commercial circumstances. When this happens, a well-planned consultation process can help employers manage the situation fairly and sensitively while reducing the potential for disputes.

Unexpected legal issues can arise when buying, selling or refinancing residential or commercial property, sometimes delaying a transaction or putting it at risk. In some cases, resolving the issue is not straightforward, particularly where historic documents are missing or retrospective consent would be needed.

By Thomas Melville The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 has long been a cornerstone of commercial property law in England and Wales, providing business tenants with the right to renew their leases and a degree of security over their premises. However, with the commercial property market evolving and working patterns continuing to shift, the Law Commission has launched a consultation into how the current regime operates and whether it remains fit for purpose.

From May 2026, landlords will be under a new legal obligation to provide tenants with a Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet – a compliance requirement that goes beyond administration and could have real legal consequences if overlooked. More broadly, the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 Information Sheet fits into a wider trend under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The direction of travel is towards greater regulation and increased accountability for landlords.

There has been increasing discussion around potential changes to jury trials in England and Wales, particularly in response to delays, backlogs and pressures on the court system. For many, the idea of changing how jury trials operate raises an important question: are we at risk of moving away from one of the most fundamental principles of our criminal justice system? Why jury trials matter Trial by jury has long been seen as a cornerstone of justice in England and Wales.

By Amelia Waters, Employment Law and Dispute Resolution – Solicitor, Ralli Solicitors LLP Employment law in the UK continues to change, and 2026 will bring a number of important reforms for employers. While the volume of change can feel challenging, with the right preparation businesses can approach the year ahead with confidence and clarity.

By Ciaran O’Neill The Government has confirmed that the Renters’ Rights Act is set to take effect in May 2026. These reforms will bring the biggest change to the private rental market in more than 30 years, with wide-ranging implications for landlords across England. The Act is designed to offer greater protection to tenants and improve the standard of rented homes.

By Thomas Melville At the outset of a commercial tenancy, most landlords don’t expect tenants to fall behind on rent. However, even the most reliable tenants can encounter financial difficulties, so it’s always best to be prepared. The commercial property team at Ralli Solicitors LLP, can advise you from the outset of a tenancy to help put safeguards in place and reduce the risk of rent arrears.

By Amelia Waters Stepping into the legal profession as a trainee solicitor can be very daunting, especially in a city like Manchester that blends big-city opportunity with a close-knit professional community. However, life as a trainee solicitor in a smaller city firm like Ralli Solicitors LLP has for me been the right balance. The firm is large enough to handle quality work, but not too large that you are just another number.

In a dramatic turn of events, it has emerged that the actor Noel Clarke actor has been ordered to pay at least £3 million to The Guardian after his libel claim failed. He now faces a potential total legal bill of up to £6 million in costs. Mr Clarke was a successful actor with a bright career, until 2021, when reports and allegations emerged that he had behaved inappropriately toward multiple women.