Lessons from 2017’s Grenfell Tower tragedy continue to influence fire regulation reforms. Key regulatory changes have been introduced since, and there are other significant regulations with which to comply this year and next. So, are you aware of all of your obligations? The UK Fire Act 2021 enhanced fire safety within multi-occupied residential buildings of two or more sets of […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 05/09/2025
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 28/08/2025
What happens in the EU stays in the EU these days, doesn’t it? When it comes to the new EU General Product Liability Directive, that is far from the case. The General Product Liability Directive came into force on December 9, 2024, and all EU Member States should implement it by December 9, 2026. Manufacturers, software developers, product distributors, and […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 01/08/2025
It is often nice to do business with people, as the saying goes, but sometimes the relationship can turn sour, leading to legal wrangles and a very quick racking up of legal costs as the fall-out continues. To safeguard against this, two things make great sense. Firstly, all business relationships should be formalised through a contract. Secondly, businesses should safeguard […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 18/07/2025
New employment rights bill enhances attractiveness of management liability insurance
Categories: General
Management Liability insurance policies have already significantly assisted employers facing employment tribunals. The advent of the new Employment Rights Bill throws even greater focus on the value of MLP protection. The Bill, which is currently with the House of Lords for further scrutiny, has been described as the “biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation.” Introduced in October 2024, […]