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Explore the legal and succession challenges of surrogacy in Hong Kong. Learn why early estate planning and legal recognition are vital for intended parents.

Mishcon de Reya Partner Jennifer Millins and Claire Darwin KC of Devereux Chambers are featured in the Employment Lawyers' Association (ELA)'s June Briefing, assessing the growing gap between UK and EU pay transparency requirements.

On 6 April 2026, the ERA 2025 amended the definition of a "qualifying disclosure" to expressly include disclosures that sexual harassment has occurred, is occurring, or is likely to occur.

Women and ethnic minority professionals are disproportionately appointed to senior roles during times of crisis, volatility or reputational risk. This phenomenon, known as "The Glass Cliff", sees women and ethnic minority professionals in positions of heightened exposure, where the margin for error is slim, the scrutiny intense and the risk of failure and blame are high.

Family offices are increasingly adopting AI to drive efficiency and enhance investment processes; however, this brings significant legal, regulatory and operational risks, including data protection breaches, loss of privilege and unreliable outputs. We take a look at how Family Offices must therefore implement robust governance, training and safeguards to mitigate these risks and protect both the office and the family from financial, legal and reputational harm.

Learn the truth about cohabitation law in England and Wales, common misconceptions, current rights for couples, and upcoming legal reforms in 2026.

The Immigration Rules are an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to immigration law and policy. They set out how people can come to, remain in, and settle in the UK.

Lauren Marlow and Sabrina Sears, Managing Associates in Mishcon de Reya's Private Wealth and Tax team have responded to HMRC’s consultation on the draft secondary legislation on changes to the information sharing regulations in connection with Inheritance Tax (IHT) on pensions due in April 2027.