United Kingdom: Industry Updates & Analysis

Leicester is evolving into one of the East Midlands' most dynamic knowledge economies, creating opportunities for both businesses and the professional services firms that support them. Senior Partner Tim Gladdle explores the city's economic transformation, the growing demand for specialist legal advice, and why Rothera Bray continues to invest in Leicester's future.

Young parents under 45 with children under 18 are fundamentally reshaping the grocery industry with distinct shopping behaviors spanning store selection, price perception, e-commerce adoption, and prepared food preferences. This comprehensive analysis reveals both universal patterns and regional variations in how this demographic shops compared to traditional consumers, offering critical insights for grocers seeking to adapt their business models for the next generation of shoppers.

As solar power patent filings surge globally, driven by next-generation technologies and shifting manufacturing centres, innovators face critical decisions about where and how to protect their intellectual property. With China now accounting for over half of all new international solar patent families and emerging markets rapidly expanding their solar infrastructure, understanding the evolving patent landscape has never been more crucial for securing competitive advantage in the renewable energy sector.