CG has advised longstanding client Oak Group Holdings on the employment aspects of its acquisition of Exhaust, Tyres and Batteries (ETB). The acquisition brings the full ETB business—previously owned by Bridgestone—into the Oak Group Holdings portfolio. As part of the deal, Oak Group, based in Newton-le-Willows, has added two wholesale sites and 52 retail locations across the Midlands, Wales and the South West, further strengthening its geographic reach. The acquisition will

CG are excited to announce the appointment of Dayna Currie as Corporate Strategy Director, further strengthening our leadership team as we continue to scale. This appointment reflects our focus on building a progressive, growth-minded business, underpinned by a strong advisory-led approach that supports clients beyond traditional legal services. Dayna Currie (Corporate Strategy Director) Currie brings almost 20 years of experience spanning financial advisory and in-house stra

On 18 February 2026, a crucial tranche of reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 came into effect, primarily focused on trade union law and industrial action procedures. These changes mark the first major implementation milestone of the Act’s phased rollout across 2026-2027. Trade Union and Industrial Action reform The most significant focus of the commencement regulations that took effect on 18 February 2026 is the modernisation of industrial action law. The legisl

Do you know how to protect your business’s reputation from defamation? In today’s episode of Coffee & Counsel, we’re exploring Defamation Law and what to do if false statements harm you or your business. Grab a coffee and join Naomi Cope for the latest episode of Coffee & Counsel ☕️