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Daniel Naftalin has taken up his role as Mishcon de Reya’s new Managing Partner. Daniel was elected by partners earlier this year and takes over today from outgoing Managing Partner James Libson following a transition period.

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 is expanding the Right to Work ("RTW") Scheme beyond traditional employment. The Act introduces a new concept of "extended liability", which means that RTW checks may also need to be carried out in relation to worker contracts, individual sub-contractors and online matching services. The changes will also mean that some employers may need to conduct RTW checks for suppliers or entities further along a supply chain.

We are delighted to have contributed the China: Private Wealth Law (International Firms) Overview to the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026.

The Milan Central Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has addressed the court's powers to prevent divisional patent strategies from frustrating pending revocation proceedings.

The Government has set out its aim to modernise design protection in the UK and make it easier for rights owners to understand and enforce their design rights.

The Prime Minister has announced plans for a 'say what you pay' law requiring employers to publish salaries in job adverts. It follows the Government's recent consultation on equal pay and pay discrimination. The Government says its early analysis shows that 94% of consultation respondents support the requirement, including 93% of business respondents.

Post-termination restrictions are under the microscope in a number of jurisdictions and continue to face challenges in enforcement.

Mishcon de Reya has today announced that Sam Millar has joined the firm as Partner, further strengthening the Disputes department.

The High Court recently handed down judgment in Thirsk v Thirsk & Ors, a claim brought by a surviving spouse under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 ("the 1975 Act") against her late husband's substantial farming and hospitality estate.

The Royal Court of Jersey has handed down its reasons for blessing a trustee's decision to adopt a major family restructuring, and — critically for present purposes — for blessing, in parallel, a protector's decision to exercise his own powers of consent to implement that restructuring.