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Welcome to Acuity Insights — your hub for news, views and everything in between. Here, we share the stories that matter to our clients and our people: from legal updates and market commentary to firm-wide achievements and industry trends. It’s where we explore what’s happening now, what’s coming next, and what it all means for you.

Fresh thinking, real stories, and expert insight — all in one place.

Dispute in a board room however there is now no statutory time limit
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Unfair Prejudice Claims and Limitation: Supreme Court Rules there is no statutory time limit

The Supreme Court has now confirmed in THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd...
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A close-up shot shows a caregiver in a blue uniform holding the hand of an elderly person. The caregiver's hand is gently placed over the elderly person's hand, conveying comfort and support.
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Managing a crisis in health and social care: why the first few hours matter

Crises can hit any health or social care organisation, even those with strong governance and...
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Insights from Solar Finance & Investment Europe London 2026: Data centres, grid curtailment and the future of European renewables finance
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Insights from Solar Finance & Investment Europe London 2026: Data centres, grid curtailment and the future of European renewables finance

Members of Acuity Law with Purpose  recently attended the Solar Finance & Investment Europe (SFIE)...
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A cargo boat in the ocean symbolising Acuity Law advising Avantis Group on its strategic investment
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Acuity Law advises the Avantis Group on strategic investment from Leon Capital

Acuity Law has acted for the Avantis Group on its successful strategic investment by Leon...
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An open drawer filled with files and documents, symbolising commercial court records made available under open justice
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Open Justice: New commercial court scheme to increase public access to court documents

As of 1st January 2026, HMCTS has launched its pilot scheme aimed at increasing ‘open...
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4 people putting the hands over the top of each other, Government Publishes Draft Updates to Industrial Action Codes of Practice
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Government Publishes Draft Updates to Industrial Action Codes of Practice

Author: Michael Summers Key Contact: Chris Aldridge Earlier this month, the Government published draft revisions...
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A dentist, that is aware of the CQC and Dentistry in 2026, examining a a patient who is a young boy in the chair.
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WEBINAR: CQC and dentistry in 2026: what dental businesses need to know

As we head into 2026, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) continues to take a more...
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Racks of black tyres which represents the claim against Ferrari brake defects
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Acuity Law acting in High Court application against Ferrari concerning alleged brake defects

Senior Partner Hugh Hitchcock and Partner Jared Ursell in Acuity Law’s Commercial Litigation Team are...
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Employment Rights Bill receives Royal Assent
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Employment Rights Bill receives Royal Assent

Author: Summer Pearce Key contact: Chris Aldridge On 18 December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill...
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Standing up for social care
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Standing Up for What’s Right in Health and Social Care

Key Contact: Jenny Wilde Those working across health and social care give so much of...
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Sick Pay 2026
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Updated Statutory Sick Pay and Parental Pay Rates from April 2026

Key Contact: Swyn Llyr The Department for Work and Pensions has published its proposed benefit...
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Rolled-up Hiut Denim jeans, where Acuity Law advises Hiut Denim founders
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Acuity Law advises founders of Hiut Denim Co. on ownership transition

Key Contact: Johnathan Rees We are pleased to have advised the founders of Hiut Denim Co.,...
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Unfair Dismissal
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Important Update: Government to reduce qualifying period for unfair dismissal from 24 months to 6 months

Key Contact: Chris Aldridge Author: Summer Pearce As part of its manifesto commitment, the Labour...
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Jason Howells – Partner, Acuity Law Construction, Infrastructure & Energy team and Philip Graham, Senior Partner, Construction Litigation Team
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Acuity Law strengthens Construction team with key partner appointment

We’re pleased to welcome Jason Howells as a Partner within our Construction, Infrastructure and Energy...
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Two hands on a document over a removing an Executor or Trustee
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How to Remove an Executor or Trustee

Key contact: Janice Powell When someone passes away or sets up a trust, the role...
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Social Care Autumn Budget
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Eyes on the Autumn Budget: key considerations for social care providers 

Key Contact: Jenny Wilde Following the Autumn Budget announcement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 26 November, social care...
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Autumn Employment Budget
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The Autumn Budget 2025 Raises the Stakes for Employers

The Labour Government’s Autumn Budget, announced yesterday by Rachel Reeves, outlined some expected changes in...
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Protect Your Business This Festive Season: A Reminder on Sexual Harassment Laws
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Protect Your Business This Festive Season: A Reminder on Sexual Harassment Laws 

The festive season is fast approaching, and while it’s a time for celebration, it’s also a time to stay...
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Workforce report
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New Report on Workforce Reporting Published 

On 4 November 2025 the CIPD, in partnership with Railpen, published its first report on workforce reporting since 2022 which analyses...
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A man getting his teeth checked by two dentists.
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Eyes on the Autumn Budget: What dental businesses should prepare for

Key Contact : Clare Emery With the Autumn Budget set for 26 November, dental businesses...
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ACAS Early Conciliation Period Doubles to 12 Weeks
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Important Update for Employers: ACAS Early Conciliation Period Doubles to 12 Weeks

As we flagged on social media recently, there’s an important change on the horizon for...
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