Right to Work Checks Now Reach Every Part of Your Supply Chain
What umbrella companies, agencies, and end clients each need to do from 1 October 2026
The Definitive Guide to IR35 and Contractor Compliance
What contractors, agencies, and hiring businesses each need to get right.
As North Sea Activity Grows, Can Your Governance Keep Pace?
As North Sea projects ramp up, contractor populations grow with them. Is your IR35 governance ready to scale?
IR35 in 2026: Is Your Organisation Ready for What HMRC Is Looking for Now?
After a decade of litigation, PGMOL has won. Here is what the tribunal’s ruling means for employment status and IR35 assessments.
Legislative Update: Recruitment agencies are now liable for unpaid umbrella company taxes
New UK rules make recruitment agencies jointly liable for unpaid umbrella company taxes. Here is what you need to know before April 2026.
Get Ahead of FY26/27: Legal Training to Protect Your Business
April might feel far away — but the new financial year always comes around quickly. For HR, Finance, and Procurement teams, that means now is the ideal time to review compliance processes, refresh knowledge, and make sure everyone understands their legal responsibilities around employment status and IR35. As the UK’s only regulated law firm specialising […]
Brookson Legal Discusses IR35 Risks on Energy Voice, Out Loud Podcast
Brookson Legal’s Marcus Kenny, recently joined Energy Voice news editor Erikka Askeland on the show floor at SPE Offshore Europe 2025 to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing employers: IR35 compliance. In the podcast, Marcus explains why businesses can no longer afford to ignore IR35 determinations and the importance of taking proactive steps […]
The Long Road of IR35 Investigations
ITV’s £61m IR35 Provision: What Broadcasters Need to Know
ITV has announced it’s setting aside £61 million to cover a potential tax liability following a review of how it engages freelancers and contractors. The news comes as HMRC continues to focus heavily on IR35 compliance, particularly in sectors like broadcasting and media where freelance and contractor engagements are common. Why does this matter? If […]
Why HMRC’s CEST ‘Update’ Doesn’t Change the Compliance Risks for Your Business
Earlier this month, HMRC quietly refreshed its Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool — a resource many organisations rely on to help determine whether contractors fall inside or outside IR35. But while the look and feel of the tool may have had a facelift, scratch beneath the surface and it’s clear that very little […]