“What is the indemnity to which a terminated agent may be entitled?” is a fair question to ask following recent judgments of the national courts of some EU members states. It is also surprising in that the EU Agents Directive is clear that the indemnity is subject to a cap: it cannot exceed the average of the annual commission earned by the agent in the five years preceding t...

Join us for an in-person seminar and networking reception at our offices on Thursday 7 May from 4.00pm on the UK’s proposed regulatory regime for stablecoins and their practical use in global commerce and platform-based business models.

As the UK moves closer to formalising its approach, firms operating in the payments and digital a...

The Spring 2026 changes to the UK immigration system mark a continued shift toward a more restrictive, compliance-driven sponsorship regime. Building on reforms introduced in 2024–2025, the government has prioritised reducing net migration while increasing scrutiny of employers who rely on overseas talent.

For UK sponsors, the implications are significant: higher sa...

Fox Williams has advised Volaris Group on its acquisition of Zonal, a UK-based provider of electronic point-of-sale (E-POS) and hospitality technology solutions. This acquisition, which completed on 4 February 2026, furthers Volaris Group’s commitment to helping provide mission critical software serving the hospitality and retail vertical markets.

Zonal is a UK-bas...

Join us for a short webinar, which will explore one of the most pressing issues in the financial services sector: non-financial misconduct (NFM). 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has sharpened its focus on NFM, making clear that behaviours such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination are not only cultural concerns, but also ...