Hospitality and leisure

Tile for Shutting up shop: what key legal developments are influencing retail and hospitality restructurings in 2026?
April 17, 2026

Shutting up shop: what key legal developments are influ...

Retail and hospitality businesses have entered 2026 under sustained financial pressure, with tight margins, rising employment costs and...
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Tile for Are tighter food advertising rules a threat, or an opportunity, for food and drink brands?
April 14, 2026

Are tighter food advertising rules a threat, or an oppo...

Earlier this year, the UK tightened its restrictions on food and drink advertising, extending long‑standing high in fat, sugar or salt...
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Tile for Forthcoming business rates revaluation sparks new fears for the UK’s high street
January 21, 2026

Forthcoming business rates revaluation sparks new fears...

We are barely out of the starting blocks in the New Year and the UK’s high streets seem to be in for another tough 12 months. For some...
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Tile for Milk it while you can: Sugar tax spills over to milkshakes and lattes
November 25, 2025

Milk it while you can: Sugar tax spills over to milksha...

The Chancellor’s autumn budget lands tomorrow, but the Health Secretary has already caused a stir with today’s announcement that the...
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Tile for Bad news for employment? Are we going to see unintended negative consequences from the impending changes?
March 31, 2025

Bad news for employment? Are we going to see unintended...

This week, it will cost a business more to employ someone than it did last week, with increases to employer's National Insurance...
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Tile for Franchise face-off: When mediation saves the day
March 17, 2025

Franchise face-off: When mediation saves the day

The first compulsory mediation order was awarded in the High Court earlier this year. For some time now, the courts have strongly...
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Tile for 2025 outlook: insolvency and restructuring in the hospitality sector
February 4, 2025

2025 outlook: insolvency and restructuring in the hospi...

As we step into 2025, the hospitality sector faces a complex landscape shaped by economic pressures and evolving market dynamics. What...
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Tile for Stevens & Bolton has advised SUR Coffee Group Ltd on the expansion of its Black Sheep Coffee franchise portfolio in Scotland
January 8, 2025

Stevens & Bolton has advised SUR Coffee Group Ltd on th...

Stevens & Bolton has advised SUR Coffee Group Ltd on its acquisition of development rights from Black Sheep Coffee, the innovative brand...
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