Natasha Chell writes for SME Today on the impact of right to work changes on small and medium sized businesses
31 July 2026
SME Today has today published an article by Natasha Chell (Senior Partner and Head of UK Pratice) on the expansion of the right to work regime and how this will impact small and medium businesses.
With the changes due to be implemented in just over two months, many UK SMEs risk being caught unprepared with potentially serious penalties.
In the article, Natasha states:
For SMEs this isn’t simply another HR requirement, it is a board-level risk and compliance matter. Affected businesses should start reviewing their procurement processes, supplier relationships and contracts now so they have systems in place to complete right to work checks on these additional workers and contracts are updated to comply with additional contractual requirements, where applicable.
Read the full article here.

Natasha Chell
Senior Partner, Head of UK Practice
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