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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.

Jennifer Millins, partner in Mishcon de Reya's Employment team, has been featured in an article published by the Canadian Bar Association's National Magazine, examining the impact of perimenopause and menopause on women in the legal profession.

Another wave of significant employment law changes is introduced in October 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025. This includes a longer window to bring tribunal claims, liability for third party harassment, and new trade union rights.

Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rulings against three travel companies show that advertisers may still be held responsible for misleading claims, even if rule-breaking terminology was created or supplied by third parties.

Different assets. Different investment strategies. One governance framework. For family offices and private investors, the DIFC’s new Variable Capital Company regime brings fresh possibilities for organising proprietary investments. Alongside broader access to DIFC Prescribed Companies and ADGM special purpose vehicles, it gives private capital more options to consider when choosing a UAE structure.

Martyn's Law received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 and, with statutory guidance now published and Security Industry Authority (SIA) guidance consulted on, commencement is expected no earlier than spring 2027.

Safety is now explicitly part of national planning policy when individual development proposals are considered. Nicholle Kingsley looks at the change and asks whether safety should be considered earlier, when decisions are being made about how places themselves are planned.

Mishcon de Reya has been recognised across 49 practice area rankings, with 117 individual lawyers ranked, in the Chambers UK 2027 guide.