Welcome to the November 2025 edition of Business Law Today.

I am a Partner in the Commercial & Regulatory Disputes team at Michelmores. My job is to guide clients through some of the toughest challenges that arise during the lifecycle and evolution of a business. We advise directors, shareholders, investors, borrowers, lenders and parties to commercial contracts. Our focus is on identifying the best possible outcomes and strategies that enable clients to move forward to the next stage of their journey with confidence.

My colleague Abigail Brown and I have prepared an article in this edition of Business Law Today that is a call to action for businesses who may have unresolved business interruption insurance claims relating to the Covid 19 lockdown in March 2020. Since lockdown, the Courts have clarified the scope of cover under business interruption policies. However, as we approach the six year anniversary of lockdown, many claims will start to become time barred meaning that they cannot be pursued.

We also have a great mix of articles on business as usual from our Commercial, Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Regulatory teams, so there should be something for everyone.

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We hope you enjoy this edition of Business Law Today.

Jonathan Kitchin

Can you still claim for Covid-19 losses? March 2026 deadline for business interruption claims

Jonathan Kitchin & Abigail Brown

ECCTA and Companies House reforms: amendments to company register obligations

Charlotte Ellis & Caroline Bamford

Employers beware: Competition law risks in recruitment & retention

Noel Beale

A Game of Two Halves: Women in Rugby and Women in Business?

Chloe Vernon-Shore

We can all "Rest Easy" at a Premier Inn

Iain Connor

"Stable Diffusion" leads to copyright confusion

Iain Connor

Significant changes to the Graduate visa – impact on UK businesses

Nicole Hambleton

Competition law risks in public procurements

Noel Beale & Ian Holyoak

Upcoming events

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Employment Law Conference

Exeter & Virtual

Date: Tuesday 25 November

Join us at the Michelmores Employment Law Conference. The Conference will provide an opportunity to keep on top of the latest employment law developments and explore some of the most complex issues affecting the

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Michelmores Annual Quiz

Cheltenham

Date: Tuesday 27 November

Join us at our annual Michelmores Quiz, taking place at the Queens Hotel in Cheltenham.

It’s the perfect chance to reconnect with familiar faces and make new

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MAINstream Pitch Event

Exeter

Date: Wednesday 3 December

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Wednesday 3 December for our final, festive

MAINstream Pitch Event of 2025.

MAINstream is a network for business angel investors established by Michelmores to help accelerate the growth of angel investing.

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