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What SME’s Need to Know – Employments Rights Act 2025 – Ignition Law Webinar
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Ignition Law Partners Share Expert Commentary on Budget Impacts for Law Firms and SMEs
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (the “Bill”) has made its way through most of the legislative stages. It has now been approved with amendments by the House of Lords, with those amendments currently being considered by the House of Commons. If approved following this review, it will be put forward to receive Royal Assent (i.e. formal approval), which is likely to happen towards the end of this year.

Alex McPherson shortlisted at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards
We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Alex McPherson, has been shortlisted for the London Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year at the 11th annual Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

Can emojis form a contract?
A Canadian court 🇨🇦 has recently ruled that a “👍” emoji is a legally valid acceptance ✍🏾 for the purposes of forming a contract 📑

Renewal of Business Tenancies – Under Review
The Law Commission of England and Wales has recently announced its plans to review the workings of the right to renew business tenancies, as outlined in Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. This legislation provides a framework that entitles qualifying tenants protection when it comes to renewing their business tenancies known as “security of tenure”, however, it was created following the Second World War, since which time the property landscape and the commercial needs of landlords and tenants have notably evolved.

Ignition shortlisted for Ops Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards
We’re excited and humbled that our Ops Team has been shortlisted for The Lawyer Awards – Legal Operations Team of the year!

Alex McPherson wins ‘Managing Partner of the Year’ at the Modern Law Awards
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Forfeiture, CRAR and Statutory Demands are back – Key Changes in March 2022
What The Commercial Rent law means for tenants in arrears

Shape of You (r Copyright)
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ has recently come under fire for accusations of ‘magpieing’ the song’s catchy hook from a little-known artist. These accusations will culminate in a High Court appearance later this week that will consider the relevant copyright laws. If the trial has piqued your interest in this particularly ‘shapely’ area of IP law, and you’re wondering what relevance it might have to your business, please continue reading.

