In a major shake-up of property law, the UK government has unveiled sweeping reforms aimed at replacing the much-criticised leasehold system with a modernised commonhold model. Published on 3 March 2025, the long-awaited Commonhold White Paper sets out proposals that would make commonhold the default tenure for new flats in England and Wales, a move […]
In this episode of The Inspiring Leadership Podcast, Founder Darryl Cooke speaks to Professor Geoffrey Jones, Harvard Isidor Straus Professor of Business History, at Harvard Business School. Professor Geoffrey Jones has written and edited more than 30 books on the history, impact and responsibility of business. His most recent books include Beauty Imagined A History […]
With the Labour government having been in power for nearly a year and their manifesto promising a wide range of changes to employment law, specifically around of upgrading employee rights, a slew of new employment law bills has been expected in 2025. Some of these bills have already come into fruition, whilst others are yet […]
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT has sparked both excitement and concern across the legal industry. While AI promises increased efficiency and innovation, recent court decisions in the UK and the US highlight the serious risks lawyers face when relying on AI-generated material without appropriate verification. Ayinde, R v The London […]
In a significant move for international commerce and aviation finance, the United Kingdom and India have taken two major steps this month to strengthen their economic partnership. First, India enacted the Cape Town Convention, effective as of 1 May 2025. Second, the UK and India signed a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement. Together, these developments mark […]
In March 2025, the UK Government published its Commonhold White Paper, setting out proposed reforms to the ownership and management of flats and other units in multi-occupied buildings in England and Wales. Although Commonhold was introduced in 2002, it has rarely been used. The current proposals aim to make Commonhold a practical and attractive alternative […]
From 14th May 2025, letting agents operating in both the commercial and residential sectors will be required to comply with new legal duties under the UK’s financial sanctions regime. These obligations apply in addition to existing responsibilities under the Money Laundering Regulations and significantly broaden the regulatory framework in which letting agents operate. Application of […]
Khaled Moyeed, working alongside barrister, Katie Longstaff of Radcliffe Chambers and trainee solicitor, Su Ozkan, has successfully secured the discharge of a worldwide freezing injunction and a proprietary injunction in the High Court of Justice in London. The injunctions had been granted against his Dubai-based clients at a ‘without notice’ hearing, imposing severe restrictions on […]
Prem Ahark, gunnercooke Family Law Partner, and her assistant solicitor, Beth Hothersall, recently acted for the father in a complex and sensitive matter under the Children Act, successfully resisting an appeal brought by the mother. The High Court appeal, heard before Mr Justice McKendrick, challenged two key aspects of an earlier decision made by Her […]
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) which confirmed the protected characteristic of sex in the Equality Act 2010 is biologic sex, has the potential to bring sensitive challenges for employers and employees. Katy Wedderburn, gunnercooke Employment Partner, outlines the key areas to be aware of […]
gunnercooke has announced the addition of Ashley and Hayden Cooke, sons of Founder Darryl Cooke, to its Leadership Team. The brothers join as Chiefs of Staff, supporting with the business’s fast growth and charitable foundation. Their initial role will be to immerse themselves in the business and culture with the vision of driving forward the […]