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Copyright and AI: The UK Government's report

Are schools ready? Landmark guidance on gender-questioning children

The Department for Education (the "DfE") has published landmark draft statutory guidance that, for the first time, places schools' handling of gender-questioning children on a statutory footing. The consultation on this draft guidance closes on 22 April 2026.

Mishcon de Reya acts on successful action to reopen investigation into Drax environmental claims

Mishcon de Reya clients, The Lifescape Project and the Partnership for Policy Integrity, have succeeded in obtaining a procedural review of the UK National Contact Point's (NCP) handling of their complaint against energy company Drax under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.

UAE tax leniency for expats sparks wider concerns – Charlie Sosna quoted across the Financial Times, Daily Mail, IFA Magazine, Investment International and This Is Money

Charlie Sosna, Head of Private Wealth and Tax at Mishcon de Reya, has been quoted across various outlets on the UAE's proposed relaxation of tax residency rules for expatriates who left the region amid the Iran conflict.

Guardian or Governor? The narrow and wide views of the trust protector's role

The Privy Council has clarified that trust protectors generally exercise a wider decision‑making role unless the trust instrument expressly limits their powers. This brings much‑needed certainty to an area long marked by debate. Good drafting remains the best safeguard against disputes.

The GC Academy: preparing General Counsel for the AI Era

Cohort 3 of the GC Academy returned to Mishcon offices for an immersive session on AI and legal technology. Run by Mishcon de Reya and Flex Legal, The GC Academy is a hands-on development programme designed to provide GCs and senior in-house lawyers with essential tools, practical skills, and connections to lead a legal department and advance your leadership abilities.

Mishcon de Reya launches inaugural US Expansion Programme, supporting 17 high growth UK businesses preparing for US entry

Mishcon de Reya has launched the first cohort of its new US Expansion Programme, bringing together 17 high growth UK companies preparing to enter or scale in the US market over the next 12 months. The Programme is delivered in partnership with Beringea, Frazier & Deeter and HSBC Innovation Banking, and concludes with a mixer bringing together founders, investors and advisers focused on US expansion.

Mishcon de Reya advises Derwent London on Network W1 pre-let and £110.5 million sale of 90 Whitfield Street

Mishcon de Reya's Real Estate team has advised Derwent London on the pre-let of the entire 136,300 sq ft of offices at the Network W1 building on Tottenham Court Road to Databricks, a data and AI company. Network W1 is a 141,200 sq ft officeled scheme in Fitzrovia, designed as a lowcarbon development targeting BREEAM Outstanding, LEED Gold, EPC A and NABERS 4.5star ratings.