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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.

•Commercial & Technology, Intellectual Property, Start-Ups

How UK Biotech Startups Can Commercialise Their Intellectual Property

Author: Sam Honey Key Contact: Declan Goodwin and Andrew McGlashan Following our recent article on the...

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•Commercial & Technology, General, Intellectual Property, Start-Ups

How UK Biotech Startups Can Protect Their Intellectual Property

Author: Sam Honey Key Contact: Declan Goodwin and Andrew McGlashan In the biotechnology sector, innovation...

•Commercial & Technology, Licensing

Cracking the Code: What UK Biotech Startups Need to Know About Regulation

Author: Sam Honey Key Contacts: Declan Goodwin and Andrew McGlashan Biotech is one of the...

Major changes from 18 November 2025 under Companies House reform

•Corporate

Major changes under Companies House reform and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

Author: La’Shaunna Williamson Key contacts: Beverley Jones, Andrew McGlashan, Johnathan Rees, Edward Chapman Companies House...

•Corporate Healthcare

Wales Becomes First UK Nation to Limit Profit from Children’s Care

Key contact: Jenny Wilde A landmark reform reshaping the future of children’s social care In...

•Energy

COP30 looks different this time. Claire Wheatley looks at what’s in store at the climate change conference in Brazil

The year’s biggest climate meeting promises not only to highlight climate change and the role...

Edward Chapman (left) and Steve Berry (right) of Acuity Law, photographed together in Bristol following Ed Chapman’s appointment as Corporate Partner.

•Company News, Corporate

Acuity Law expands South West presence with strategic Bristol Corporate hire

We are delighted to have strengthened our corporate and M&A capabilities with the strategic appointment...

•Contentious Probate

When verbal promises about land can be legally enforced

Imagine this: you have worked on the family farm since you were a teenager. Long...

•Employment

Employment appeal tribunal overturns tribunal’s decision on employee and worker status

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has overturned an earlier decision by the Employment Tribunal (ET)...

•Employment

Preparing now for the new corporate fraud offence

From 1 September 2025, large organisations in the UK may be criminally liable if they...

•Employment

When offensive language isn’t enough to justify dismissal: Insights from recent tribunal cases

Over recent months, Employment Tribunals have addressed the question: is using offensive language towards a...

Woman smiliing at the dentist because Welsh dentistry is changing.

•Corporate Healthcare, Dental

A new era for Welsh dentistry? The Senedd outlines next steps for contract reform

On 23 September 2025, Jeremy Miles MS, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, announced...

•Employment

New Rules on Confidentiality and NDAs in Settlement Agreements

As of 1 October 2025, the UK government introduced significant changes to settlement agreements, particularly...

•Energy

Unlocking the South West’s energy potential

This week, we had the opportunity to help host a significant round table event at...

•Energy

Planning green light for record renewable energy capacity

Renewable energy projects are gaining momentum as businesses and householders choose clean power over fossil...

•Energy

Costs efficiencies driving renewable energy projects internationally as green power rises in Britain

Renewable energy is increasing its price advantage over fossil fuels, with cost declines driven by...

•Property Litigation

The Renters’ Rights Bill – How new reforms will change renting in England

The Renters’ Rights Bill is poised to bring significant changes to the private rented sector...

•Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Litigation funding in England & Wales – What to watch out for

Author: Josh Prior Key contact: Aisha Wardell Litigation funding has become an increasingly important feature...

•Contentious Probate

Challenging a will or intestacy: A guide to 1975 Act claims

When a loved one passes away, the distribution of their estate can sometimes cause distress,...

•Planning & Environmental

Asylum seekers’ accommodation – hotel or hostel?

The Court of Appeal recently delivered judgment in the high-profile case of Somani Hotels Limited...

•Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Arbitration and mediation: what businesses need to know in 2025

Author: Joshua Prior Key Contact: Aisha Wardell The way commercial disputes are resolved is changing....

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