Yearly Archives: 2026

Collyer Bristow new office location from mid-June

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Christopher Wilsher

We’re delighted to be relocating to 3 Noble Street in mid-June. Our new address will be: 3 Noble Street London EC2V 7EE   Remaining in the City of London, between Gresham Street and London Wall and just minutes from St …

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Redundancies, AI and unionisation: Lessons from the TikTok case

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Emily Anderson

The dismissal of hundreds of UK-based content moderators employed by TikTok has sharpened focus on the legal risks of managing redundancies during unionisation, particularly where those redundancies are linked to the growing use of artificial intelligence. According to reported information, …

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High Court dismisses judicial review challenge to farm/business Inheritance Tax changes

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Emily Anderson

The Divisional Court (Lady Justice Whipple and Mr Justice Fordham) has today refused permission for a judicial review claim brought by George Martin, Thomas Martin, and the representative body Farmers and Businesses for Fair Tax Relief, represented by Collyer Bristow …

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Building Relationships: Supporting Career Growth

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Emily Anderson

Collyer Bristow’s HigHer Female Network warmly invites you to join us for our upcoming in-person event: Building Relationships: Supporting Career Growth. In today’s professional environment, the ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships is a key driver of career development. …

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How to Purchase UK Property as a Foreign Investor

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Emily Anderson

In this episode of US-UK Tax Talk, host Aidan Grant is joined by his Collyer Bristow colleague Nick Mann, Partner in the Private Client Property Team, for a clear and practical guide to the UK conveyancing process when buying or …

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Ofsted requirements when selling a nursery

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Emily Anderson

When a nursery business is sold to a new provider, several Ofsted requirements must be followed to ensure legal compliance and continuity of care. These key obligations are summarised below. Registration– Ofsted registration cannot be transferred between two legal entities, …

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Collyer Bristow sponsors ALABARÉ’s BIG Sleep

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Emily Anderson

Collyer Bristow, one of the City of London’s longest established law firms, is proud to sponsor ALABARÉ’s inaugural BIG Sleep at St Paul’s Cathedral – the first ever sleepout to be held in the Cathedral’s historic gardens – raising vital …

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Prenuptial Agreements in the UK: Are They Legally Binding?

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Emily Anderson

In this episode of LawTorn, Samara Dutton, Partner in the Private Wealth Disputes team at Collyer Bristow, and Philippa Dolan, Partner in the Family team, discuss prenuptial agreements in the UK and whether they are legally binding in the event of …

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Common delays with selling nursery businesses

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Emily Anderson

Selling a nursery can be an exciting next step – whether you’re planning a new venture, preparing for retirement, or simply ready for a change. However, nursery transactions are complex and understanding where delays commonly occur can help you prepare …

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Good or bad service, when does it matter?

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Emily Anderson

Effective service of claim forms is a cornerstone of civil procedure in the English courts. It ensures that a defendant is properly notified of proceedings and has a fair opportunity to respond. If service is defective or cannot be proven, …

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