Looking back and moving forward - 50 years on from the first sex discrimination and equal pay legislation coming into force in the UK
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Release Date: 12/02/2025
The Labor Exchange: European Works Councils (EWC) Directive - February 2026
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In this episode, we discuss the key elements of the Directive, the reasons behind these reforms, and what employers should expect next. Join UK Partner Tom Player and France Partner Manon Lamotte, who brings a valuable European perspective.
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PROPcast 2026 Episode 1: Planning for change - The new Planning and Infrastructure Act and NPPF reform
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2026 will bring some big changes to the planning system with the new Planning and Infrastructure Act aiming to refresh and streamline the planning process, and the government consulting on significant reform to the National Planning Policy Framework. Join Paul Maile, Head of Planning and Infrastructure Consenting, as he considers the practical effect of some of these changes, and the likely impact for developers and others navigating the planning system.
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What lies ahead: Real Estate dispute resolution
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Following the release of our InFocus Litigation – Winter 2025 edition, Anna Bevan -Jones and Carly Fishwick sat down to explore the themes shaping today’s litigation landscape. From emerging risk areas to how disputes are evolving in practice, the discussion builds on the insights from the Winter edition and looks ahead to what businesses and advisers should be watching next.
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Commercially Connected Bitesize podcast - What's on the horizon for commercial lawyers in 2026?
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Wondering what’s on the horizon for UK commercial lawyers in 2026? Find out in our latest Commercially Connected Bitesize podcast, where Angela and Sara from our Commercial PSL team discuss key regulatory developments that we’re expecting to impact on commercial contracting and supply chains this year, including in the fields of ESG, consumer law, cyber law, UK-EU relations and payment practices.
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The Renters’ Rights Act: Countdown to Implementation
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Join Head of Living Investment Balraj Birdi and Principal Associate Steven Thom, who will be discussing the Renters’ Rights Act, and the imminent changes to the private rented sector, likely impact on the market and how landlords can start preparing now.
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Pensions unscripted: Pensions in a pod (UK) - What to look out for in 2026
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As we step into 2026, the pensions landscape is evolving rapidly. To help you stay ahead, we’ve brought together leading experts in DB, DC, and pension policy to explore the changes that matter most, and what you need to do now to prepare.
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Commercially Connected Bitesize - Lessons learned from contract case law in 2025
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In our latest Commercially Connected Bitesize podcast, Angela Kindness and Sara Ellis from our Commercial Professional Support Lawyer team look back on some of the key contract law cases from 2025, and discuss their impact on drafting commercial contracts.
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2025 Financial Services Industry Key Trends: Private Equity
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In this episode, Matthew is joined by Eversheds Sutherland partner Lizzy Tindall to explore the resilience of the UK private equity market, challenges in global expansion, and how technology and AI are reshaping investment strategies—plus the rise of private market democratization.
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Middle East employment law podcast - E3 Social media in the education sector
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In the final episode of our Middle East employment law education podcast series, Corrine Sobers and Lucrezia Berto discuss the topic of social media and online resources.
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2025 Financial Services Industry Key Trends: ESG and Sustainability
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In this episode, Matthew is joined by Eversheds Sutherland partner David Kaleda to unpack ESG investing, regulatory and political shifts and emerging opportunities from creativity in investment processes to potential ERISA litigation reform.
info_outline2025 marks 50 years since coming into force of the original sex discrimination and equal pay laws in the UK with the anniversary of when the laws came into force at the end of December. It is also the anniversary of the equal opportunities commission being established 50 years ago.