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If you are thinking of selling a software business then there are certain things that you need to consider. We provide a quick overview…

Legitimate Interests is one of the legal bases that an organisation may rely on to process personal data. Here we explore this concept.

Software as a Service is the main delivery method being used by Start-Up tech providers. We examine SaaS briefly.

International Transfers of Personal Data - what is happening with data transfers now?

The ICO is resuming its investigation into adtech and real time bidding. We explain what this investigation is about.

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…

"Agile" is a type of methodology commonly used by software developers. This article discusses some legal aspects of Agile.

EMI Share Option Schemes are a great way to recruit and retain staff. Check out our brief guide to them here.

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…

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.

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.

The National Security And Investment Bill introduces wide ranging reforms to the Government's powers to scrutinise foreign investment.

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

The ICO has recently published guidance on AI - this article discusses the key features

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.

Best endeavours and other endeavours clauses - how are they used?

This blog explores the legal protection of software under UK law focusing mainly on copyright protection.

This article is an overview of open source software and some of the legal issues arising from its use

This article takes a brief look at the Bribery Act 2010 and some of its effects 10 years on.

Dealing with redundancy is stressful for both employers and employees. We're here to help.

This article looks at good faith and how the concept may affect your contract.

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)

Boilerplate clauses are often standard, and most are not typically negotiated but they are important and must be handled with care.

The ECJ has ruled that the EU-US Privacy Shield cannot be used as a mechanism to transfer personal data to the US.

IOSCO is consulting on new draft guidance to its members on the use of AI.

The CMA has fined Korg UK for unlawful resale price maintenance.

The EU has published a report evaluating GDPR two years since the law came into effect.

This article provides some background into the types of digital marketing and some of the legal issues to consider in this context.

The High Court has decided that the restraint of trade doctrine did not apply in a services agreement entered into in connection with a…

Limiting liability under a contract is a common thing for suppliers or sellers to want to do - we discuss how to do this.

A brief commentary on excluding liability under a contract - common practice for suppliers or sellers.

The High Court has recently considered the correct interpretation of a contractual time limit for notifying indemnity claims under an Share…

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…

An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a low-cost and time-efficient type of crowdfunding which is facilitated through the use of distributed…

The Supreme Court has decided that a supermarket was not vicariously liable for unauthorised data breaches committed by an employee.

As climate change regulation increases businesses need to be aware of their new obligations.

Cybersecurity is an area rife with regulation and energetic regulators. Having strong cybersecurity measures in place is an essential part…

AI in financial services is not new. In fact, financial services was one of the first sectors to deploy Artificial Intelligence at scale.

SaaS contracts are increasingly relevant as SaaS is now the model that most software suppliers are looking to supply through. This article…

Contact tracing apps are being developed by governments and private enterprises to fight COVID-19. Their design and use however raise…

This article discusses smart contracts, what they are, how they are used and whether they are enforceable

This articles provides a short explanation of how blockchain systems work, why they are used and some of the legal issues.

Cryptoassets are often depicted as inhabiting an online wild west. A place where people can thrive off uncertainty and a lack of…

What is a “European Representative” and do you need to appoint one? This article covers the role of the European Representative and…

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…

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…

COVID-19 data protection issues have left many businesses scrambling to keep on top of their compliance functions. Other businesses are…

When negotiating an office lease, the tenant may be dealing with the property industry for the first time. It is then tempting to focus…

COVID-19 has sent shockwaves throughout the business world. For some businesses the impact has been severe and they will find it difficult…

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…

COVID-19 has put unprecedented pressure on businesses and their staff and has raised various employment law issues. An awareness of…

Terminating a contract may be the way forward especially when the other party has blatantly failed to meet its obligations. But don’t fall…

A statement of employment particulars is a written form that an employer must give an employee when the employee first starts working for…

While InsurTech is disrupting the traditional means by which insurance products and services are provided and accessed by consumers, it…

IR35 (also known as the ‘off-payroll working rules’) is legislation that tackles what HMRC regards as ‘disguised employment’. Last Autumn,…

Following our blog on whether an organisation needs to perform a data protection impact assessment (DPIA), we now explore EU guidance on…

A data protection impact assessment (DPIA) is mandatory for some organisations who process personal data and need to be carried out before…

Le Royaume-Uni a une longue histoire de commerce avec la France et, malgré le Brexit, reste un endroit attractif pour faire des affaires.

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…

Restraint of trade is a complex area of law. The general principle, under English law, is that individuals and organisations should be free…

On the face of it, representations and warranties can appear very similar. However, understanding the difference between the two can have a…

Liquidated damages clauses are often found in construction or software contracts. Due to the nature of these types of contracts, court…

We sometimes get a call from clients with “there’s been a breach of contract what are we entitled to?”

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…

Our commercial lease lawyers are experts at drafting and negotiating different types of commercial lease. Whether you’re moving into a…

Data processing lies at the heart of AI with AI projects often involving the processing of large amounts of personal data.

For years, the contra proferentem rule has been used by the courts for the purposes of contractual interpretation.

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…

Remember, settlement agreements are voluntary. You do not have to enter a settlement agreement and you should be given a reasonable amount…

Selective distribution is a system in which a supplier agrees to supply only to approved distributors who meet certain minimum criteria.…

Personal data transfers happen all the time in every organisation and international transfers happen more than you think. A UK company uses…

On 24 November 2018, after two previous attempts, the Business Contract Terms (Assignment of Receivables) Regulations 2018 came into force.

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…

Ten years ago “software as a service” (SaaS) was virtually unknown. Software was seen as being a product that you would download onto your…

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…

An EMI Option Scheme is one one of the most popular ways to save tax when allocating shares among both employees and companies.

Force majeure clauses are often included in contracts to enable a party to avoid liability for failing to perform where that failure is due…

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…

When dismissing an employee it's almost always better to be honest about the reasons for the dismissal - especially if the employee is a…

City Jobs Brexit: Brexit remains a cause of significant uncertainty for the UK economy and, especially so, with respect to employment.

A contract for services is a contract used to appoint a genuinely self-employed individual, such as a consultant, to carry out services for…

What are Brexit clauses? In a nutshell: Brexit clauses enable the parties to a contract to renegotiate or even terminate if things go bad,…

Employee share schemes are a means of incentivising staff to benefit from their employment with a business. ProShare has recently conducted…

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)…

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.

The UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (CAP Code) is the rule book for non-broadcast advertisements,…

Retainer arrangements are the best paying arrangements from both a client's and a lawyer's perspective.

Question: should clients have their lawyers charge legal fees by the hour / fixed rate / capped rate / some other mechanism?

A recent case - Rawlinson v Brightside Group Ltd [2017] UKEAT 0142_17_2111 (21 November 2017) - highlights the risks to an employer of not…