The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is reviewing allegations of financial misreporting at Battersea Power Station following claims by former chief executive Don O'Sullivan that he was dismissed after raising concerns over inflated property valuations. Mr O'Sullivan alleges undeveloped land was valued hundreds of millions of pounds above independent estimates, helping avoid a hit to profits. After reporting his concerns in November 2024, he says he was excluded from the busi

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 has introduced a new statutory right for individuals, including employees to complain directly to data controllers about alleged UK GDPR infringements. For employers and other data controllers, this is a significant practical compliance change, not merely a technical footnote. From 19 June 2026, privacy notices, DSAR templates and internal complaints processes will need to reflect this new change. Employers will have to be able to show that

With Andy Burnham expected to become the next Prime Minister later this month, it raises questions about the future direction of UK immigration policy. With the government facing pressure from business groups demanding labour market flexibility while simultaneously confronting the threat posed by Reform UK, immigration could become one of the defining tests of a Burnham premiership. Andy Burnham The key question is whether Burnham will soften some of Labour’s planned restrict

A forthcoming Burnham administration will have to confront the tension between demonstrating migration control and businesses’ need for skilled workers to foster economic growth. The next government will also have to examine Labour's earned settlement proposals, which would extend the standard settlement period for migrants from 5 to 10 years and introduce a new framework assessing their economic and societal contributions. Commenting to Solicitors Journal and Employer News,

Our recent announcement that Anita Vadgama has joined the Constantine Law team has been picked up by the legal press: Law 360 (£): The Revolving Door: Weil Bags A&O Global Finance Co-Head - Law360 New Law Journal https://www.newlawjournal.co.uk/content/constantine-law-anita-vadgama Solicitors Journal: Constantine Law expands with senior partner Business in the news: Constantine Law Continues Growth Strategy with Senior Partner Appointment - Business in the News Employer News

Managing Redundancies and Related Immigration Issues in Challenging Times Changes introduced under the Employment Rights Act mean that redundancies are getting riskier. If incorrectly managed, employers could face more time-consuming, expensive and reputationally damaging claims. The current economic climate, coupled with the AI revolution, seems likely to lead to more redundancies as businesses look to reshape their workforce. In our upcoming webinar, “Managing redundancies

With temperatures soaring, employers should take immediate steps to assess and manage heat-related risks, the HSE has warned. With temperatures forecast to reach 38°C and a rare red heat warning in place, the regulator stressed that extreme heat can affect worker health, safety and productivity. Employment partner Alan Lewis , commenting to People Management, highlights the legal consequences of failing to address heat risks: “Because heat is a hazard, failure to assess and

As the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) gets into its stride, debate continues around zero hours reforms, trade union access rights and the growing impact of AI on tribunal claims. The government has launched further consultations, outlined below, while the tribunal system faces mounting pressure from rising claims, many of them disability related. As ever, our team is here to help, so please do get in touch with your usual contact. Current Consultations Consultation: Refor

Managing Partner, John Hayes' thoughts on the possible direction of travel for employment law under a government led by Andy Burnham have been picked up by the press. John's believes that a Burnham-led government may signal a more “interventionist” approach to workplace regulation, but that this must be balanced against the need to drive economic growth and maintain labour market flexibility. John urges employers to have their voices heard by engaging with the consultation on