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Anti-avoidance changes in the 2025 Autumn Budget

The Budget 2025 broadens anti-avoidance rules, allowing HMRC to deny rollover relief for share exchanges and reorganisations where any part of the arrangement is tax-motivated, including for small shareholders previously exempt. These changes increase the tax risk around restructures and share swaps

Employment law shake-up: what employers need to know

This article outlines major UK employment law reforms, including reducing the unfair dismissal qualifying period to six months, proposing the removal of compensation caps and extending ACAS early conciliation to 12 weeks. These changes increase employee protections and financial risks for employers.

The Open Justice Pilot Scheme

From 1 January 2026, the Open Justice Pilot Scheme gives public access to key Commercial Court documents through CE-File. Corporate clients should review filings carefully to protect sensitive information and consider requesting limited redactions via Filing Modification Orders.

Nick Leavey joins the Commercial Property team

Morr & Co is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Leavey as Partner in our expanding commercial property team.

Morr & Co strengthens cross-border expertise

Morr & Co is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Phillips as Partner in its Private Client team.

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – what does it mean for you?

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has now received Royal Assent, marking one of the biggest shifts in England’s private rented sector for years. Both landlords and tenants will need to understand how these changes affect current and future agreements.

Sexual harassment at work events: what employers must do

With Christmas parties in full swing, employers can’t afford to overlook their legal duties. Off-site celebrations still count as the workplace and the new preventative duty on sexual harassment means you must act proactively. Clear policies, planning, training and strong leadership are essential.

MedPro litigation: what’s next after the judgment?

This article examines the High Court’s £122m judgment against PPE Medpro for supplying unusable gowns and the significant challenges the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (DHSC) now faces in recovering that debt following Medpro’s administration.

Mandatory identity verification

Mandatory identity verification for directors, LLP members and PSCs begins on 18th November 2025, bringing major changes to corporate compliance. Internal statutory registers are also being abolished, shifting the burden onto Companies House filings.

Why wearing a seatbelt matters

This article explains the law on seatbelts in England and Wales, what happens if you don’t wear one, the types of injuries commonly seen in unrestrained occupants and how this can affect a personal injury claim.

Taking children abroad at Christmas: legal guidance for parents

This guide explains the legal position on taking children abroad over the festive period if you are separated or divorced parents.

High Court clarifies expert disclosure duty in civil litigation

The High Court’s ruling in JSC Commercial Bank Privatbank v Kolomoisky [2025] establishes that parties must disclose prior judicial criticism of expert witnesses, highlighting a wider duty of transparency in civil cases and guiding firms on managing expert instructions.

Time for change – are electronic Wills the next logical step?

The Law Commission recently recommended that the Government allow the making of electronic Wills. This proposal has opened a wider conversation on how the law can and should change, to reflect a modern and increasingly digital-savvy society.

Common triggers for probate disputes after the first spouse’s death

When a spouse or partner dies, families often assume the legal side will be straightforward. However, this expectation rarely matches reality.

Matrimonialisation – distributing property in divorce

In July 2025, the UK Supreme Court ruled in Standish v Standish, clarifying how matrimonial and non-matrimonial property should be treated during divorce.

Understanding your rights during a redundancy process

Redundancy rights: understanding your legal protections, fair selection, proper consultation and opportunities for alternative roles during job loss.

Triple success at the Surrey Legal Awards 2025

Morr & Co takes home three major awards at this year’s Surrey Legal Awards 2025 – ‘Employer of the Year’, ‘Employment Team of the Year’ and ‘Lawyer of the Year’, awarded to Partner, Natalie Payne.

Morr & Co recognised in Chambers & Partners UK Guide 2026

Morr & Co is proud to be recognised in the Chambers & Partners UK Guide 2026, which highlights the firm’s continued excellence across multiple practice areas and the expertise of several of its lawyers.

The power of clarity: why clear contract terms matter

When it comes to commercial contracts, clarity is not just a virtue; it’s a necessity. It can mean the difference between a smooth business relationship and a costly dispute.

Shareholder promises on exit

When an employee or executive who has share options or equity leaves a company, employers should exercise particular care on managing their exit.

Less dispute, more resolution: the shift to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Commercial disputes are an inevitable feature of corporate life. Yet how organisations choose to resolve them is changing rapidly. Whilst litigation remains central to the legal landscape, businesses are increasingly gravitating towards Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”).

Re W: a case about capacity, autonomy and support

The Court of Protection judgment of Re W [2025] EWCOP 32 (T2) highlights the balance Courts must strike between protecting vulnerable adults and respecting their right to make their own choices.

Morr & Co recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2026 guide

Morr & Co is proud to announce that the firm has once again been recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2026 guide, with six of our practice areas ranked across the South East.

Protected conversations – employment law FAQs

Protected conversations allow both employers and employees to discuss a potential exit settlement in a way that, in most circumstances, cannot later be used against them in an Employment Tribunal.

Shortlisted for Employer of the Year at the Surrey Business Awards

We are delighted to announce that Morr & Co has been shortlisted in the Employer of the Year category at the Surrey Business Awards 2025.

Avoiding pitfalls in Material Adverse Change clauses

Material Adverse Change (MAC) and Material Adverse Effect (MAE) clauses have become pivotal in the negotiation and litigation of commercial contracts.

Restrictive covenants: a useful tool for businesses

Restrictive covenants in employment contracts are an essential tool for seeking to protect a business’s competitive edge, intellectual property and business relationships. However, if poorly drafted or ill-thought through, they can the employer exposed.

The Profit Rule explained

The Supreme Court was recently invited, in the case of Rukhadze and others v Recovery Partners GP Ltd and another [2025] UKSC 10, to consider whether the so-called “Profit Rule” ought to be limited to situations where a fiduciary has made a profit, as a consequence of a breach of duty.

Mazur and Stuart v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP [2025]

Catherine Fisher, Managing Partner at Morr & Co, discusses the impact of today’s judgment in Mazur and Stuart v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP [2025]EWHC 2341 (KB)

Moran v HMRC: case analysis

The decision in Moran v HMRC represents a clear victory for HMRC and highlights the serious consequences of inadequate record-keeping, particularly in complex offshore arrangements.