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The SQE: Is it fit for purpose?
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May 2026 Newsletter
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April 2026 Newsletter
Read more: April 2026 NewsletterIn this issue, we cover the Katy Perry case, the £1.5 billion monopoly lawsuit against Rightmove, the challenge towards Netflix by the Italian consumer advocacy…
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March 2026 Newsletter
Read more: March 2026 NewsletterDiscover the latest updates in March 2026, including the increased scrutiny on tech CEOs, Microsoft’s potential violation of antitrust legislation in Japan, and the beginning…
Focus Areas
Behind every purchase is a legal story – unpack the laws that protect consumers and influence business decisions
Gain an understanding of the legal framework that governs the relationship between businesses and consumers. We explore how consumer protection and antitrust laws promote fairness, transparency, and accountability in the marketplace.
Topics include misleading advertising, unfair contract terms, product liability, consumer rights in online shopping, data privacy, and the responsibilities businesses owe to their customers.
By examining current cases and regulatory developments, members will develop a deeper appreciation of how consumer law influences business strategy, corporate reputation, and everyday commercial decision-making.
What makes a deal legally binding?
Contracts form the foundation of commercial activity, governing the agreements that businesses and individuals rely on every day.
This focus area explores how legally binding agreements are created, interpreted, and enforced, as well as the consequences when things go wrong. Through real-world disputes, landmark cases, and current commercial developments, we’ll examine topics such as offer and acceptance, consideration, breach of contract, remedies, and negotiation.
Gain valuable insight into how contract law underpins business relationships, manages risk, and facilitates trade in a modern economy.
From start-ups to global corporations, explore the laws that shape how businesses are formed, governed, and grow
Corporate law sits at the heart of the business world, providing the legal framework that governs how companies are established, managed, and regulated.
This area examines the rights and responsibilities of directors, shareholders, and other stakeholders, as well as the legal issues that arise in corporate decision-making. We explore topics such as corporate governance, directors’ duties, shareholder rights, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate accountability.
Develop a deeper understanding of how legal rules influence business strategy, investment, and the operation of companies in an increasingly complex commercial environment.
The workplace is constantly evolving – What makes a workplace fair, productive, and legally compliant?
Employment law sits at the intersection of people and business, influencing everything from workplace culture and employee wellbeing to organisational performance and reputation.
This focus area examines the challenges faced by employers and employees in a rapidly changing world of work, including remote working, artificial intelligence in recruitment, workplace discrimination, employee rights, and modern employment practices.
By analysing contemporary issues and high-profile cases, members will gain a deeper understanding of how businesses navigate legal obligations while attracting, managing, and retaining talent.
Profit is no longer the only measure of success
Businesses today are expected to do more than generate profits – they are increasingly judged on their environmental impact, social responsibility, and corporate governance practices.
This focus area explores the growing role of ESG in shaping business strategy, investment decisions, and legal compliance. From climate change and sustainability reporting to ethical supply chains, diversity initiatives, and corporate accountability, we’ll examine the challenges and opportunities facing organisations in an era of heightened stakeholder expectations.
Explore the legal questions behind today’s most disruptive technologies
Technology is advancing faster than ever, often raising legal questions before clear answers exist. This focus area dives into the debates shaping the digital age, from artificial intelligence and big data to online platforms and emerging technologies.
Rather than focusing solely on rules and regulations, we’ll examine the real-world dilemmas facing businesses, governments, and consumers: Who is responsible when AI makes a mistake? How should personal data be used? Where should innovation end and regulation begin?
Through discussion of breaking developments, landmark cases, and emerging trends, members will explore how law adapts to technological change—and how technology continues to challenge the boundaries of the law.
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