United Kingdom: Managerial responsibility in light of legal and regulatory change

In brief

Managers play a key role in setting a firm’s tone and culture, and creating a supportive working environment. In this article, previously published in PLC Magazine, our experts look at the role of managers in three key areas of managerial responsibility: whistleblowing, sexual harassment and disability discrimination, with a particular focus on those working in financial services.

Key takeaways

• Whistleblowing, harassment and disability discrimination law places the legal obligation for compliance with the employer, but in practice the responsibility falls squarely on managers, while a greater regulatory focus on non-financial misconduct has emphasised the importance of managerial responsibility.
• The article includes references to relevant Acas guidance and a checklist for employers.
• Click here to read the full article. This article first appeared in the October 2025 issue of PLC Magazine.

To discuss what these developments mean for you and your business, please get in touch with the authors or your usual Baker McKenzie contact.

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Louise Loving, Associate, has contributed to this legal update.