⚖️ Parents of seriously ill children often face the impossible choice between work and being at their child’s bedside. Hugh’s Law aims to change that — and momentum is building.
🥇 On 12 January 2026, Brentford FC became the first organisation to officially adopt the principles of Hugh’s Law and provide paid leave and job protection for the parents of critically or seriously ill children.
🚨 This is a major milestone in the Hugh’s Law campaign with potentially significant implications for both employers and employees.
Here, William Hardwick breaks down:
🔹 What Hugh’s Law is and why it matters.
🔹 What Brentford FC’s adoption signals for employers.
🔹 The proposals under consideration.
🔹 The current legal position and government involvement.
🔹 What employers may need to prepare for next.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to read the full article.
⚠️ UK inheritance tax rules have changed — and the impact could be significant.
🪙 New caps on business and agricultural relief mean that business owners, those with agricultural assets and families with growing estates may now face a larger inheritance tax bill than expected.
🔎 Rovena Pyfrom-Oldham, a Solicitor in our private client team, sets out why taking advice on gifting, trusts and ownership structures can now make a meaningful difference to how wealth is passed on.
➡️ Get in touch via the link in our bio.
#PrivateClient #Brabners #UKLaw
💚 We’ve done it again — our B Corp certification is officially renewed 🥳
🌱 With an improved score of 93.7, we’re well above the 80-point benchmark, reinforcing our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-led business.
🌟 Our recent recertification by @bcorpuk followed a rigorous review of our social and environmental impact.
💡 From developing our Net Zero Strategy to shaping our upcoming Impact Report, we’re continuing to raise the bar on what responsible business looks like in practice.
➡️ Read more via the link in our bio.
#BCorp #PurposeLed #Brabners #ResponsibleBusiness #NetZero
🎉 Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 🎉
This week we’re proudly shining a spotlight on the incredible value apprenticeships bring to both people and organisations.
This year’s theme, Skills for Life, reminds us how apprenticeships help build confidence, adaptability and long‑lasting professional skills💡🚀
We’re celebrating all our amazing apprentices who contribute fresh thinking, passion and a real commitment to learning. Their growth, hard work and impact help us build a strong, future‑ready workforce 🙌
Apprenticeships matter to us because they help us:
✨ Grow diverse and motivated talent
✨ Support people at the very start of their careers
✨ Encourage continuous learning and progression
✨ Foster curiosity, innovation and adaptability
As we continue to expand our early careers opportunities, we’re committed to creating meaningful pathways that help every apprentice thrive 🌱📈
To all our apprentices: thank you for your dedication, energy and resilience.
We’re proud of you this week and every week 👏
#NAW2026 #SkillsForLife #Apprenticeships #EarlyCareers #FutureTalent #Lawfirm #Legalcareer
🚨🎉 The rumours are true... we’re opening a permanent office in London in 2026.
This move marks a major milestone for us and comes at the end of a year of strong, sustained growth with revenue surpassing £60m, profits increasing and our team approaching 600 colleagues.
Our London office will be anchored by senior partners Stuart Hatcher and Russell Strong who’ll join our existing London-based partners Ross Shine and Euri Yoon to establish a long-term platform in the City.
Alongside this, we’ve continued to deliver standout work across the firm — from advising on more than £500m worth of transactions in the first half of 2025 to securing a landmark defamation victory in the Supreme Court and supporting major sporting organisations like the World Boxing Championships and Wrexham AFC.
Our culture and purpose-led approach remain central to who we are. This year we were recognised as one of the UK’s best law firms to work for, continued to expand our social mobility initiatives and made further progress against our environmental and social commitments as a certified B Corp.
🗨️ Hear from our leadership:
Robert White, CEO: “What we have achieved in the last year — and in the past eight years — is testament to the quality of our firm, the ambition of our clients and the strength of our relationships with them, as well as the aspiration and commitment of our people.”
Nik White, Managing Partner: “Launching in London is a landmark moment for Brabners. It allows us to build our presence in the capital while staying true to our values.”
➡️ Read more in the link in our bio.
🚨 If you're thinking about taking the next step towards a career in law, now’s the time to get your application in for our training contracts and vacation schemes 🚨
Our training contracts offer a two year journey through four six month seat rotations, giving you exposure to a variety of practice areas, real client work and the chance to build your skills with genuine responsibility. You’ll be supported throughout by a dedicated supervisor, our early careers team and a second year trainee mentor — all focused on helping you to grow and develop your strengths.
Our vacation scheme gives you a real insight into life with us. You’ll meet people across our teams, take part in workshops, work on live matters and experience our culture first hand. The scheme is paid at the Real Living Wage to ensure that it’s accessible to everyone.
If you’re in your penultimate or final year of study — or have already graduated — you’re eligible to apply.
⏰ The deadline for applications is 26 February — don’t miss out.
📩 Apply now using the link in our bio.
✨🏆 Wow — Christmas has come early as we’re shortlisted in no less than 11 categories at The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2026, including for Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year, Real Estate Firm of the Year and ESG Firm of the Year, as well as Lawyer of the Year.
The Awards "celebrate the best law firms, individuals and in-house teams across the North, North West and Yorkshire & the Humber... Making the shortlist is a real mark of distinction, reflecting outstanding work and performance over the past 18 months".
👏 Huge congratulations to all our amazing teams and people that made the shortlist.
✨ Last week, the room at Mercure Haydock was full of strategy, honesty and serious business brains. Plan the Exit. Own the Outcome delivered exactly what women in business needed - clarity, confidence and straight-talking guidance on preparing for a powerful exit.
A huge thank you to our keynote speaker Susanna Lawson, our expert exhibitors and our brilliant panel:
• Chris Evans
• Darren Jenkinson
• Del Parsons
• Nikki Whittle
• Sue Johnson
And to all our exhibitors across finance, HR, cybersecurity, sustainability, compliance, investment and accounting - thank you for bringing real, actionable insight that helps women protect the value they’ve built.
Big appreciation to our event sponsor Brabners for championing this vital conversation.
💼 For many women, an exit isn’t just a transaction. It’s legacy, security, independence and a future on their terms. Last week moved that conversation forward.
✨ And now we’re getting ready for the biggest event of the season - the Pink Link Christmas Regional!
Connection, celebration, incredible speakers, festive energy… don’t miss it.
🎟 Book your place today!
Meet the powerhouse panel behind Plan the Exit.
Nikki Whittle of Brabners
Chris Evans of Logros
Sue Johnson of Intersect
Del Parsons of Del Parsons Coaching
Darren Jenkinson of CanConnect
Five experts. Five angles. One mission: helping founders build businesses that sell well, and on their terms.
Swipe through to meet the specialists who’ll be lifting the lid on scaling, systems, value, cyber, deal-making and everything in between.
This is the real talk every founder needs before they think about selling.
#PlanTheExit #WomenInBusiness #WIB360 #exitstrategy
📈 Since the 2024 Autumn Budget, we’ve seen a surge in clients gifting assets to reduce inheritance tax.
🔑 With major pension IHT changes coming in 2027, early planning is key.
💸 Spear’s Top Recommended lawyer Duncan Bailey shares why more people are choosing to spend and share wealth now.
🔗 Tap the link in bio for some expert insights and smart strategies.
🏆🥳 We're thrilled to have picked up the award for Law Firm of the Year (Large) at last night's Yorkshire Legal Awards.
👏 Huge thank you to Yorkshire Legal for hosting such a wonderful event and congratulations to all the other winners on the night.
#YLAwards
✒️🏆 We're delighted to share that our Head of Private Client & Charity, Duncan Bailey, has once again been recognised as one of the Best Probate and Wills Lawyers by the esteemed 2025 Spear's Magazine Tax & Trust Indices 👏
