Author Archives: Emily Anderson

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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Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes in Force from 6 April 2026 – A Practical Summary for Employers

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Emily Anderson

Key changes from 6 April 2026 Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – day one rights and wider coverage SSP is now payable from the first full day of sickness absence, replacing the previous three “waiting days”. The Lower Earnings Limit has …

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Understanding Collective Investment Schemes

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Emily Anderson

In this episode, associates Abbie Coleman (Commercial Disputes) and Luke Naylor (Corporate) provide a clear overview of collective investment schemes (CIS), including what they are, how they are defined under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, and how they are regulated in the …

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New 2025 UK Tax Changes: What Americans Need to Know

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Emily Anderson

In this episode of US-UK Tax Talk, host Aidan Grant does things a little differently and becomes a guest on his own show. He is joined by Nathan Prior and Kat Smilewicz of Partners Wealth Management, with Nathan stepping in …

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A Wake-Up Call for Platform Providers

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Emily Anderson

The CJEU Grand Chamber’s judgment in the case of X v Russmedia Digital SRL and Inform Media Press SRL (Case C-492/23), delivered on 2 December 2025, breaks new ground on the intersection of data protection law under the GDPR[1] and …

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Marriage, Capacity and Control: The Risks of Predatory Relationships

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Emily Anderson

In this episode of LawTorn, Samara Dutton, Partner in the Private Wealth Disputes team, and Philippa Dolan, Partner in the Family team, explore the increasingly concerning issue of predatory marriage, where vulnerable individuals, often elderly or lacking mental capacity, are targeted, …

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