Commercial Awareness

UK Company Insolvencies Reach New Heights

January 22, 2024

The government’s Insolvency Service has stated that company insolvencies are at their highest point since the financial crisis.

Commercial Awareness Spotlight: Looking Ahead To 2024

January 18, 2024

As we start the new year, here are the biggest news stories of 2023 - with a look into how these affairs may affect industries going forward.

Fresh Fears Over Cryptocurrency Money Laundering

January 16, 2024

The UN’s office on drugs and crime has issued new warnings over the use of cryptocurrency for fraudulent transactions.

The Post Office Scandal: Timelines & Legal Perspectives

January 15, 2024

The Post Office scandal has gripped the attention of the British public. What can aspiring lawyers learn from this miscarriage of justice?

Unpacking the Controversial UK-Rwanda Migration Treaty

January 9, 2024

Dive into our riveting legal analysis article as we dissect the intricate legislative battle unfolding in the UK, where a controversial bill challenges a Supreme Court ruling and sparks a geopolitical firestorm

Which Country Has The Strictest Laws?

December 21, 2023

Which countries still apply the death penalty or punish same-sex preferences? We explore some of the countries with the world's most stringent legal systems.

UK’s 2027 Carbon Tax: Impact On Legal Practice & ESG

December 20, 2023

In a significant move for environmental emissions reductions, the UK government has unveiled plans to introduce a carbon tax on imports from 2027.

Indian Stock Exchange Scales Global Rankings

India’s stock exchange, the NSE, is rapidly climbing global leaderboards as the country’s economy continues to experience significant growth.

The UK’s Online Safety Act 2023 Is Now In Force

December 14, 2023

Find out what the new online safety law in the UK entails including the controversies surrounding its provisions.

COP28: Key Moments So Far

December 11, 2023

Heading into December 2023, we look back at some of the key takeaways so far from COP28 - the UN’s hugely influential climate conference.