March 1, 2021
Selling a Software Business – Things to Consider
If you are thinking of selling a software business then there are certain things that you need to consider. We provide a quick overview…
February 27, 2021
Legitimate Interests – Lawful Processing of Personal Data
Legitimate Interests is one of the legal bases that an organisation may rely on to process personal data. Here we explore this concept.
February 20, 2021
Software as a Service (SaaS) – Some Key Aspects
Software as a Service is the main delivery method being used by Start-Up tech providers. We examine SaaS briefly.
February 14, 2021
International Transfers of Personal Data – What Are The Rules?
International Transfers of Personal Data - what is happening with data transfers now?
February 1, 2021
Adtech – ICO report into adtech and real time bidding
The ICO is resuming its investigation into adtech and real time bidding. We explain what this investigation is about.
January 25, 2021
Terms Incorporated by Reference – Contract Law
Terms can be part of a contract even though they aren't set out in the contract if they are referred to in a contract. We explore this…
January 15, 2021
Agile Software Development – A Legal Perspective
"Agile" is a type of methodology commonly used by software developers. This article discusses some legal aspects of Agile.
January 10, 2021
EMI Share Option Schemes: A Quick Guide
EMI Share Option Schemes are a great way to recruit and retain staff. Check out our brief guide to them here.
January 5, 2021
UK GDPR – Data Protection After The Transition Period
UK GDPR and the DP Regulations. Confused? This blog tells you what is happening with data protection laws in the UK now that the transition…
December 30, 2020
Heads Of Terms For Buying A Company
Heads of Terms set out the commercial deal that the parties have struck. They are commonly used when a business is being bought or sold.
December 10, 2020
Due Diligence When Buying A Business
Before you buy a business you should check that you are getting what you expect. This article is an overview on the due diligence process.
November 25, 2020
National Security and Investment Bill
The National Security And Investment Bill introduces wide ranging reforms to the Government's powers to scrutinise foreign investment.
November 15, 2020
EC Sends Statement Of Objections To Amazon – Big Data Law
The EC has sent a Statement Of Objections To Amazon as part of its investigation into Amazon's use of big data gathered from retailers
November 1, 2020
ICO Guidance On AI Published – AI And Data Protection
The ICO has recently published guidance on AI - this article discusses the key features
October 10, 2020
Damages For Breach Of Contract
An article on the law of damages for breach of contract where damages are awarded by a court to compensate for the injured party’s loss.
September 25, 2020
Best Endeavours And Other Endeavours Clauses
Best endeavours and other endeavours clauses - how are they used?
September 16, 2020
Legal Protection Of Software
This blog explores the legal protection of software under UK law focusing mainly on copyright protection.
September 10, 2020
Open Source Software – An Overview
This article is an overview of open source software and some of the legal issues arising from its use
September 7, 2020
Bribery Act 2010 – Ten Years On
This article takes a brief look at the Bribery Act 2010 and some of its effects 10 years on.
September 1, 2020
Dealing With Redundancy
Dealing with redundancy is stressful for both employers and employees. We're here to help.
August 15, 2020
Good Faith In English Contracts
This article looks at good faith and how the concept may affect your contract.
August 1, 2020
Schrems II – EDPB publishes FAQs on judgment
The EDPB has produced a set of FAQ's around the judgment in Schrems II (ending the validity of the EU-US Privacy Shield List)
July 26, 2020
Boilerplate clauses – what are they?
Boilerplate clauses are often standard, and most are not typically negotiated but they are important and must be handled with care.
July 17, 2020
EU-US Privacy Shield invalid: Schrems II
The ECJ has ruled that the EU-US Privacy Shield cannot be used as a mechanism to transfer personal data to the US.
July 15, 2020
AI – Consultation on International Standards
IOSCO is consulting on new draft guidance to its members on the use of AI.
July 12, 2020
Resale Price Maintenance – Korg Fined
The CMA has fined Korg UK for unlawful resale price maintenance.
July 6, 2020
GDPR Report: EU Commission’s First Evaluation of the GDPR
The EU has published a report evaluating GDPR two years since the law came into effect.
July 1, 2020
Digital Marketing – Legal Issues
This article provides some background into the types of digital marketing and some of the legal issues to consider in this context.
June 27, 2020
Restraint of Trade – Quantum Advisory Ltd
The High Court has decided that the restraint of trade doctrine did not apply in a services agreement entered into in connection with a…
June 21, 2020
Limiting Liability Under a Contract
Limiting liability under a contract is a common thing for suppliers or sellers to want to do - we discuss how to do this.
June 13, 2020
Excluding Liability Under A Contract
A brief commentary on excluding liability under a contract - common practice for suppliers or sellers.
June 9, 2020
Towergate Financial – Interpretation of Contractual Limitation Period
The High Court has recently considered the correct interpretation of a contractual time limit for notifying indemnity claims under an Share…
June 5, 2020
Big Data – AI and Machine Learning
The use of computers and the internet has allowed unprecedented amounts of data to be collected and used for a variety of ends. Big data…
May 29, 2020
Initial Coin Offering – Legal Aspects
An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a low-cost and time-efficient type of crowdfunding which is facilitated through the use of distributed…
May 29, 2020
Data Breach Claims – Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc
The Supreme Court has decided that a supermarket was not vicariously liable for unauthorised data breaches committed by an employee.
May 28, 2020
Climate Change – Some Legal Perspective
As climate change regulation increases businesses need to be aware of their new obligations.
May 27, 2020
Cybersecurity – Overview of Some Legal Aspects
Cybersecurity is an area rife with regulation and energetic regulators. Having strong cybersecurity measures in place is an essential part…
May 26, 2020
AI In Financial Services – Latest Developments
AI in financial services is not new. In fact, financial services was one of the first sectors to deploy Artificial Intelligence at scale.
May 24, 2020
SaaS Contracts – Things To Look Out For
SaaS contracts are increasingly relevant as SaaS is now the model that most software suppliers are looking to supply through. This article…
May 12, 2020
Contact Tracing Apps – Privacy Concerns
Contact tracing apps are being developed by governments and private enterprises to fight COVID-19. Their design and use however raise…
May 8, 2020
Smart Contracts – Legally Enforceable?
This article discusses smart contracts, what they are, how they are used and whether they are enforceable
May 1, 2020
Blockchain Usage and Legal Issues
This articles provides a short explanation of how blockchain systems work, why they are used and some of the legal issues.
April 29, 2020
Legal Status Of Cryptoassets In The UK
Cryptoassets are often depicted as inhabiting an online wild west. A place where people can thrive off uncertainty and a lack of…
April 24, 2020
European Representative – GDPR After Brexit
What is a “European Representative” and do you need to appoint one? This article covers the role of the European Representative and…
April 21, 2020
Web Scraping – Legal Issues
Web scraping (or data scraping) is more prevalent than you think. It is estimated that more than 50% of all website visits are for data…
April 20, 2020
Cloud Services Legal Issues
Cloud services are on the rise – they are highly relevant now and they are the future. In this article we provide a brief overview of some…
April 13, 2020
COVID-19 Data Protection Issues
COVID-19 data protection issues have left many businesses scrambling to keep on top of their compliance functions. Other businesses are…
April 9, 2020
The Office Lease – Risks And Opportunities
When negotiating an office lease, the tenant may be dealing with the property industry for the first time. It is then tempting to focus…
March 29, 2020
COVID-19 Force Majeure and Frustration
COVID-19 has sent shockwaves throughout the business world. For some businesses the impact has been severe and they will find it difficult…
March 28, 2020
COVID-19 Furlough Job Retention Scheme
In this blog we explain what furlough leave is and how the Job Retention Scheme introduced by the Government as a result of COVID-19 can…
March 28, 2020
COVID-19 Employment Law Issues
COVID-19 has put unprecedented pressure on businesses and their staff and has raised various employment law issues. An awareness of…
March 24, 2020
Terminating a Contract – Tread Carefully
Terminating a contract may be the way forward especially when the other party has blatantly failed to meet its obligations. But don’t fall…
March 16, 2020
Statement of Employment Particulars: New Requirements for Employers
A statement of employment particulars is a written form that an employer must give an employee when the employee first starts working for…
February 10, 2020
InsurTech – Big Data, AI and Web Scraping
While InsurTech is disrupting the traditional means by which insurance products and services are provided and accessed by consumers, it…
January 23, 2020
IR35 – New Rules
IR35 (also known as the ‘off-payroll working rules’) is legislation that tackles what HMRC regards as ‘disguised employment’. Last Autumn,…
July 14, 2019
Data Protection Impact Assessment: How To Perform One
Following our blog on whether an organisation needs to perform a data protection impact assessment (DPIA), we now explore EU guidance on…
July 4, 2019
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA): Do You Need One?
A data protection impact assessment (DPIA) is mandatory for some organisations who process personal data and need to be carried out before…
June 25, 2019
Faire du Business au Royaume-Uni – Petit guide pratique
Le Royaume-Uni a une longue histoire de commerce avec la France et, malgré le Brexit, reste un endroit attractif pour faire des affaires.
June 14, 2019
Unsigned Contract? – it may be binding anyway
An unsigned contract is often thought of as being harmless. It is a common belief that if a written contract is not signed, it cannot…
May 18, 2019
Restraint of Trade in Commercial Contracts
Restraint of trade is a complex area of law. The general principle, under English law, is that individuals and organisations should be free…
March 30, 2019
Representations and Warranties What’s the Difference?
On the face of it, representations and warranties can appear very similar. However, understanding the difference between the two can have a…
March 20, 2019
Liquidated damages – are they payable even when the contractor does not complete the works?
Liquidated damages clauses are often found in construction or software contracts. Due to the nature of these types of contracts, court…
March 10, 2019
Breach Of Contract What Are We Entitled To?
We sometimes get a call from clients with “there’s been a breach of contract what are we entitled to?”
February 24, 2019
Contract Lawyers – If You Can’t Afford One Then At Least Do This
Contract lawyers aren’t cheap. So if you can’t afford one or if you just want to get some insight into the basics of how to check a…
February 21, 2019
Commercial Lease – A Quick Guide For Tenants
Our commercial lease lawyers are experts at drafting and negotiating different types of commercial lease. Whether you’re moving into a…
February 15, 2019
Artificial Intelligence – Some Legal Issues
Data processing lies at the heart of AI with AI projects often involving the processing of large amounts of personal data.
February 10, 2019
Not The Death Of Contra Proferentem
For years, the contra proferentem rule has been used by the courts for the purposes of contractual interpretation.
January 28, 2019
You want to sign a contract before your company is incorporated? Think again!
When setting up a business you may be eager to get things started and sign a contract as soon as you can. However, due to section 51 of the…
January 12, 2019
Settlement Agreement Lawyers – Help for Employees
Remember, settlement agreements are voluntary. You do not have to enter a settlement agreement and you should be given a reasonable amount…
January 8, 2019
Selective distribution agreements – a quick guide
Selective distribution is a system in which a supplier agrees to supply only to approved distributors who meet certain minimum criteria.…
December 23, 2018
Personal Data Transfers: Transfers Outside The EEA
Personal data transfers happen all the time in every organisation and international transfers happen more than you think. A UK company uses…
December 23, 2018
Business Contract Terms (Assignment of Receivables) Regulations 2018
On 24 November 2018, after two previous attempts, the Business Contract Terms (Assignment of Receivables) Regulations 2018 came into force.
December 23, 2018
Data Subject Access Requests – What You Need To Know
November 25, 2018
Brexit – Protecting Your Business
Brexit. The word sends shivers down the spine! On 14 November 2018 the UK and the EU published a draft agreement on the withdrawal of the…
November 25, 2018
Software as a service (SaaS)
Ten years ago “software as a service” (SaaS) was virtually unknown. Software was seen as being a product that you would download onto your…
October 26, 2018
Indemnities: What Are They?
Put simply, an indemnity is a promise to pay money on the happening of a specified event. The purpose of an indemnity in a contract is to…
October 17, 2018
Option Scheme (EMI) – Do I qualify for one?
An EMI Option Scheme is one one of the most popular ways to save tax when allocating shares among both employees and companies.
September 16, 2018
Force Majeure – Not Easy To Rely On
Force majeure clauses are often included in contracts to enable a party to avoid liability for failing to perform where that failure is due…
September 3, 2018
Data Protection – Our First Enquiry About A Privacy Breach
Privacy breach in the context of data protection is still very much a hot topic as we’re now starting to see the effects of individuals…
August 27, 2018
Dismissing An Employee – be honest!
When dismissing an employee it's almost always better to be honest about the reasons for the dismissal - especially if the employee is a…
August 19, 2018
City Jobs Brexit: Coping with Redundancy
City Jobs Brexit: Brexit remains a cause of significant uncertainty for the UK economy and, especially so, with respect to employment.
August 7, 2018
Contract for Services?
A contract for services is a contract used to appoint a genuinely self-employed individual, such as a consultant, to carry out services for…
July 7, 2018
Brexit Clauses – do you need them in your contracts?
What are Brexit clauses? In a nutshell: Brexit clauses enable the parties to a contract to renegotiate or even terminate if things go bad,…
June 17, 2018
Employee Share Schemes: ProShare Research on Attitudes to Employee Share Ownership
Employee share schemes are a means of incentivising staff to benefit from their employment with a business. ProShare has recently conducted…
April 12, 2018
Share Purchase Agreement Claim Fails Because It Didn’t Follow Contract Procedure – Teoco UK Ltd v Aircom Jersey 4 Ltd & Anor [2018] EWCA Civ 23 (18 January 2018)
In January the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Teoco UK Ltd following a decision in the High Court leaving Teoco UK Ltd (Teoco)…
February 23, 2018
GDPR Guide EM Law
I have prepared this GDPR Guide ahead of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) becoming law in the UK on 25 May 2018.
February 6, 2018
Settlement agreements – A Quick Guide
January 10, 2018
CAP Codes and BCAP Codes introduce new rules prohibiting sexual portrayal of under-18s in advertising
The UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (CAP Code) is the rule book for non-broadcast advertisements,…
December 27, 2017
Legal Fees: Retainer Arrangements
Retainer arrangements are the best paying arrangements from both a client's and a lawyer's perspective.
December 24, 2017
Legal Fees: Hourly rate or fixed rate?
Question: should clients have their lawyers charge legal fees by the hour / fixed rate / capped rate / some other mechanism?
November 27, 2017
Employment Law Update: Rawlinson v Brightside Group Ltd – False Reason for Dismissal of Employee
A recent case - Rawlinson v Brightside Group Ltd [2017] UKEAT 0142_17_2111 (21 November 2017) - highlights the risks to an employer of not…