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From 6 April 2026 employers will face a number of changes to statutory payment rates and employment law compensation limits. These changes, which are the result of both annual rate adjustments and wider reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025, will increase employer costs, expand eligibility for workers, and require updates to payroll processes, policies and budgeting.

Nearly 400 employers have been failing to pay the National Minimum Wage in findings published by the Government recently. This has resulted in them being told to repay almost £7.3 million in wages owed to workers as well as the almost £12.6 million which they will have to pay in penalties.

Ewan Paton from our Family Law team provides comment for legal practitioners on recent case law developments, and whether the courts may be adopting a more nuanced approach to conduct in financial remedy proceedings.

It’s been a busy year for Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team, including Partner Russell Thompson, who has completed a standout hat-trick of deals that illustrate perfectly the range and complexity of work handled by the team.

As legal representatives for survivors Wayne Birkett and Sharon Miller, standing by them in a legal capacity and personally supporting them and their partners Tracey and Martin; we look ahead to the fifth week of the Nottingham Inquiry with determination and an unwavering commitment to ensuring their voices are heard.

If you own a leasehold property, understanding how lease extensions work is essential, especially as your lease term starts to fall. A decreasing lease can affect your property’s value, mortgage options and future saleability, which is why many leaseholders choose to act before the lease becomes too short.

Deciding how to divide assets during a divorce can be an emotional and stressful process for many and so when an agreement is eventually reached, it can feel like a weight has been lifted – but before you start looking ahead and planning your future, it is important to make sure you formally record the agreement you have reached.

Our Corporate team has advised Netherlands-based Formula Air Group B.V. on its strategic acquisition of Dust Spares Ltd, a specialist Midlands supplier of dust extraction products and components.

Week one of the Nottingham Inquiry saw the introductions to proceedings, where we saw the core participants, their solicitors and counsel, and heard the overview of what happened on the lead up to 13th June 2023, and what happened afterwards.

Leaving a gift to charity in your Will is a meaningful way to support causes close to your heart long after you’re gone. Whether you want to support medical research, animal welfare, education, or your local community, including a charitable gift in your Will can have a lasting impact.  

The family of Luke Barnes, who died nearly three years ago while receiving treatment at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, have called for urgent improvements to patient safety, transparency, and incident investigation following the conclusion of an inquest into his death.

Meet Eleanor Robinson, Managing Associate Solicitor in the Wills and Probate department based at our West Bridgford office. She tells us why she chose to follow a career in law and what makes Rothera Bray different to other law firms.