Paying the Price: Tariffs and the UK Economy

By Ting Wei Wu The legal industry is seeing an unprecedented consolidation wave. Law firm mergers surged 18% from 50 in 2024 to 59 in 2025. More notably, as of early January 2026, 16 mergers have already been announced for the year, suggesting that the trend towards consolidation is only accelerating.  Recent merger headlines include:  ● Ashurst + Perkins Coie: Generates a $2.7 billion revenue firm with over 3000 lawyers  ● Hogan Lovells + Cadwalader: Projected to become the

By Gisele Ng As remote work and real-time communication have redefined how we connect and work, the traditional, time-consuming contract processes quickly fade into obsolescence. Businesses today cannot afford to waste time, lose momentum, or miss opportunities due to outdated processes.  The rapid shift toward digital life raises a critical question in the regime of contract formation: Can informal communications, such as WhatsApp messages, satisfy the rigorous requirements

By Carmen Foo Interest rates represent one of the most fundamental forces governing the financial health of banks. Unlike simple economic actors that suffer uniformly when borrowing becomes expensive, banks actually benefit substantially when interest rates rise, but this advantage comes with a significant expiration date and substantial complexities that merit careful examination. The Mechanics of Bank Profitability To understand how interest rates reshape banking, one must

By Hoi Yau Rene Yeung Recent years have seen a surge in cyber attacks in the UK, with the National Cyber Security Centre reporting a total number of 204 “nationally significant” cyber attacks in the 12 months to August 2025 — a sharp rise from 89 in the previous year. High-profile cyber attacks targeting major retailers such as Marks & Spencer and Co-op have further highlighted the urgent need for enhanced cyber resilience. In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is no lo

By Hande Celik The momentum that led to the IPO boom of 2021 left a less-than-stellar market activity in the following years. Geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty soared in 2022, leading to a plummet in global IPO rates. Since then, there has been a steady but cautious increase in IPO listings, which built up until April of this year, when the announcement of US tariffs brought volatility back to levels last seen during the early stages of the pandemic. The sec

By Yan Ki Erika Tam The Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill is a compact legislative intervention with wide reaching potential. Its declared aim is simple: to make clear that digital items such as crypto tokens and non-fungible tokens qualify as personal property, despite existing in electronic form. This clarification addresses a long-standing doctrinal uncertainty. However, the key question is whether the Bill will provide reliable protections for consumers and businesses i

By Mitchell Ho When people discuss tariffs, it may seem like one of those technical trade terms that only politicians and economists know about. On the surface, a tariff is simply a tax that companies bringing goods into a nation pay on imported goods. However, the result is far from superficial. Tariffs cause supply chain disruptions, cost increases, and frequently lead to retaliation. Since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term in 2025, The U.S. has imposed

By Matthew Goh With demand for new homes in the UK far outpacing supply, the Green Belt has come under intense criticism for reducing available land for the construction of housing and driving up property prices. Last year, the government updated the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) , outlining major changes to the Green Belt policy including making the reassessment of Green Belt land mandatory, sparking renewed debate on the effect of the Green Belt on housing. But

By Erica Paul The government has recently legislated to bring interest-free “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL) loans into the remit of regulation...

By Billy Friese-Greene With billions pouring into AI startups – many of which are still pre-revenue — the question must be asked: is this...

By Mitchell Ho Without knowing it, you are definitely on some kind of insurance policy. Be it travel or health policy that you or your...

By Olivia Chen Ever wondered how a football stadium, hosting tens of thousands of fans every week, could suddenly transform into an...

By Abeedat Mustapha Africa is favoured with resources so vast it is incomprehensible. It may be the richest country in Earthly resources...

By Mitchell Ho Introduction According to the International Trade Administration, a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is “an agreement between...

By Sebastian Clarke From iPhones to soybeans, the U.S.-China trade war has returned with full force, and its ripple effects are hitting...

By Mitchell Ho Foreword   This is an interesting case brought to the Court of Appeals on appeal from the High Courts, all because of a...

By Jojo Thelu We have all been through it by now: biding time in a Ticketmaster waiting room with hopes of being one of the lucky few who...

By Jessica Halstead Why is EasyJet involved in so many claims? Over the past two decades, there have been countless examples of EasyJet’s...

By Mitchell Ho Intellectual Property (“IP”) claims are legal frameworks that protects creations of the mind, thus assuring creators and...

By Olivia Chen In November 2023, the Beijing Internet Court delivered a landmark ruling in China's first legal case addressing copyright...

By Zhengyang Wu What is Venture Capital? Venture capitalists (VCs) provide funding to early-stage businesses to support their growth,...

By Olivia Chen A company stands on the edge of a breakthrough—poised to grow, expand its reach, and scale new heights. Yet, one obstacle...

By Ben Howell Amidst the ‘Cost of Living Crisis’, restaurants have seemingly been increasing their prices in some unspoken competition...

By Mitchell Ho When you’re starting a business, it’s often a balancing act. Picture this: a small tech startup is on the brink of...