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The battle for European basketball has begun. The NBA’s new model is preparing to take on the EuroLeague.

The private capital market is constantly evolving, and venture capital is undergoing an especially significant shift as the industry faces into the pressures impacting private equity GPs.

From 30 October 2026, trade unions will have the right to formally request access to workplaces to meet, support, represent, recruit or organise workers and to facilitate collective bargaining. This is one of a number of measures which the Government is introducing with a view to increasing trade union engagement, and the Government has committed to reviewing this new statutory access right within the first six months, so it is possible that changes will be made in the future.

Two significant changes to harassment law are coming into force on 30 October 2026:

In collaboration with Ukrainian law firm Arzinger, our webinar will unpack Ukraine's wartime defence-industry boom and the legal rules foreign companies need to navigate to do business in it.

In this issue, we look at extended liability for right to work checks, the £28 million fine on Virgin Media for mishandling customer calls and the practical lessons from recent case law on step-in rights and complex outsourcing contracts. 

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (often referred to as "Martyn's Law") will require those responsible for certain premises and events to take steps to prepare for potential terrorist attacks and help keep people safe if an attack were to take place. In addition, certain larger premises and events are required to consider their vulnerability to acts of terrorism, and, where appropriate, take reasonably practicable steps to reduce those vulnerabilities.

On 8 October 2026, the FCA published Consultation Paper CP26/35 (the CP) on redemption arrangements for authorised funds investing in illiquid assets. The consultation closes on 11 December 2026.

Third-party litigation funding – whereby an independent funder pays some or all of a party's costs in connection with legal proceedings in exchange for a financial return should the case succeed – has become an established feature of commercial arbitration seated in England & Wales.