Welcome to Blake Morgan’s Corporate Commentary, which brings together a selection of our most popular insights on current business issues.
This month we have also included a roundup of our recent significant deals that we have advised on.
Business insights
Business LPAs and your company: what the Model Articles do and don’t allow
A business LPA can appoint attorneys specifically for business purposes with the intention that they manage the donor’s business affairs. We discuss the details.
Series trade mark applications in the UK: what is changing and what it means for brand owners
The UK trade mark system is set to undergo a significant change following confirmation from the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) that series trade mark applications will be phased out. We look at what is changing and what it means for brand owners.
Transforming Public Procurement: reforms, transparency and payment obligations
Key payment, transparency and registration obligations now in force following a series of policy announcements relating to the Government’s approach to Transforming Public Procurement. We provide a key overview of the obligations.
CMA imposes £4.2m penalty and orders refunds in AA/BSM drip pricing enforcement action
If you are a business supplying goods or services to consumers in the UK, you need to take note of recent drip pricing enforcement action from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Read more below.
Finance Act 2026: key updates to EMI and EOTs
The Finance Act 2026 introduced favourable reforms to Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) rules from 6 April 2026 but less favourable reforms to Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) tax reliefs from 26 November 2025. Find out below what this means for your business.
UKIPO: 150 years of trade marks
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) celebrated its 150-year anniversary of the UK trade mark registry in January 2026. We look at trade marks, iconic brands and how to protect your brand.
Deal roundup
Blake Morgan advises Development Bank of Wales on management buy-out of Design & Supply
We have advised long-standing client the Development Bank of Wales on its backing of a management buy-out (MBO) of the Design & Supply Group, a well-established manufacturer based in Merthyr Tydfil.
Acting for Norman Broadbent plc on capital reorganisation
Blake Morgan has advised AIM-listed Norman Broadbent plc on its successful capital reorganisation, supporting the company in positioning it for future growth.
Blake Morgan advises the shareholders of Partnership Education on its sale to Redsquid Communications
We have advised the shareholders of Partnership Education Limited (PEL) on its strategic sale to Redsquid Communications Ltd (Redsquid). A key feature of the transaction was the involvement of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), as PEL’s majority shareholder, reflecting strong employee backing for the deal.
Advising on the sale of Cambridge Garage to leading car dealership Waylands
Blake Morgan has advised the Stringer family on the successful sale of Cambridge Garage to leading car dealership group Waylands, marking a significant milestone for the long-established family run and award-winning car dealership businesses in the South of England.
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