Steven Mather's Media Coverage

Late payment rules to include mandatory interest and...

Late payment rules include a payment term cap, mandatory interest payments and new powers for the Small Business Commissioner

'The ultimate intern': AI is adopted by a business...

Two-thirds of British firms now use artificial intelligence for their everyday business needs, far outpacing uptake across Europe.

BADR hike branded a ‘tax-grabbing assault’ as Britain’s...

Founders and advisers warn the latest hike in Business Asset Disposal Relief to 18% is squeezing entrepreneurs and pushing Britain’s homegrown talent abroad.

UK Late Payment Reform 2026: New Rights, 60-Day Cap...

The UK government has unveiled the most sweeping late payment reforms in over a generation — giving freelancers and sole traders new legal muscle to chase, charge interest on, and report unpaid invoices....

‘Panic’ over threat of Labour’s capital gains tax raid

The Prime Minister sparked panic with a gloomy Downing Street speech on Tuesday, in which he warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming budget would be ‘painful’.

Legal Advice: Minimum Wage Legislation | CWB Magazine

Steven Mather, a partner with Nexa Law, discusses how to ensure your childrenswear business doesn’t fall foul of minimum wage legislation.

Is Threads any good, should you sign up and what is...

There are some dangers to the new platform, which is not yet approved in the EU, with risks to your Instagram account

Is Threads any good, should you sign up and what is...

There are some dangers to the new platform, which is not yet approved in the EU, with risks to your Instagram account

Warning as employers fined £7m over minimum wage

Following this, Steven Mather, a business lawyer with Nexa Law, said this is “almost certainly the tip of the iceberg” and warned small businesses to take note.

Solicitor warns small businesses should take note as...

Solicitor warns small businesses should take note as HMRC is going after those who do not pay staff properly…

Why did major firms get caught not paying the national...

As the government names and shames more than 200 companies for failing to pay the NMW, People Management explores the most common breaches and how to avoid them

Solicitor warns small businesses should take note as...

Solicitor warns small businesses should take note as HMRC is going after those who do not pay staff properly…

EU hits Meta with $1.3bn fine: Views of tech and investment...

U.S. tech giant Meta has been fined a record-breaking €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) by European Union regulators for violating EU privacy laws by transferring the personal data of Facebook users to servers...

Should HR be lenient with staff who steal during the...

With data suggesting theft at work is on the rise, People Management asks the profession whether employees should be reprimanded amid the current economic downturn

UK ‘not out of the woods yet’ after economy dodges...

Latest GDP report shows that UK economy flatlined in final quarter of last year, while Russia is to cut oil production over Western price caps

Are hyperclever chatbots beginning of the end for business...

Each morning as I wait for my Nespresso, I eye my toaster with a growing sense of unease. One day, without a shadow of a doubt, it will become intelligent and, if that intelligence resembles anything even...

Friday 13th fright show for UK economy avoided

“Businesses are facing rising interest rates, sky-high inflation and supply chain disruption but there’s still life in the economy”

Workers will be able to request flexible working from...

Workers are to be given the right to request...

Could new flexible working laws discourage self-employment...

Millions of Britons to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment. What impact could this have on the solo self-employed?

Could new flexible working laws discourage self-employment...

Millions of Britons to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment. What impact could this have on the solo self-employed?

“A nightmare for employers” – HRs and small business...

HRs, recruiters and small business owners have responded to new plans by the Government to allow employees to ask for flexible working from day one of their emp

Businesses warned over furlough and loan fraud as lawyer...

Business owners including car dealerships have been warned they face prosecution by HM Revenue and Customs over furlough and Bounce Back Loan frauds.

Businessman told to pay up for using Old John image...

Andy Foster said he would rather change the company name and logo than be told what to do by the park trust

Businessman told to pay up for using Old John image...

Andy Foster said he would rather change the company name and logo than be told what to do by the park trust

Details of Haymarket Theatre debts when it went bust

In all around 3,500 theatre-goers were left out of pocket, owed from £6 up to more than £600.

Covid UK: Not wearing a face mask is ‘moral’ choice,...

Nottingham Trent University professor Robert Dingwall, who sits on the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, said that the benefits of masks ‘have always been uncertain’.

Westfield will ‘encourage’ shoppers to wear masks

Lawyers warned owners can enforce mask wearing regardless of the rules as long as they are not guilty of discrimination under the UK Equality Act (file photo).

Businesses demand ‘urgent clarity’ from PM on how to...

Robert Jenrick has admitted the government is not in a rush to stop people working from home because empty offices will help meet ‘housing objectives’.

Lawyer of the week: Steven Mather

Steven Mather, a partner at Leicestershire firm Josiah Hincks, acted for the family-owned business Kays Hotels in the High Court. It ruled that Kays could continue its claim against Barclays Bank for