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June 15, 2026

AI Disclaimers in Contracts

Summary The Rise of AI Disclaimers Common Disclaimer Clauses B2B vs. B2C Legal Impact Takeaway Introduction The adoption of AI is becoming increasingly popular for businesses across the UK and…
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June 11, 2026

Force Majeure Clauses

Summary Introduction Commercial contracts typically contain “force majeure” clauses. This type of clause is intended to deal with unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances that affect the ability of a party to…
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June 11, 2026

AI Clauses in Contracts: What They Are And Why Your Business Needs Them

Summary Introduction AI clauses are becoming an increasingly important feature of modern commercial contracts as AI becomes embedded in everyday business operations.  From AI-powered customer service tools and document review…
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April 15, 2026

Commercial Contracts in England & Wales: A Practical Legal Guide

1. General Overview of Regulatory Field  1.1 Applicable Law Individuals and companies are generally free to choose the applicable law of a contract to which they are a party. The…
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April 10, 2026

Meaning of time is of the essence in contracts – and when it applies

Summary Introduction The phrase ‘time is of the essence’ is often heard in everyday life, to give a sense of urgency and prioritisation. But what does it mean for legal…
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January 12, 2026

Court of Appeal Confirms: Informal WhatsApp Deal Was a Binding Contract

Summary Key takeaways: Best practices:  Introduction It is easy to assume that a contract only comes into existence once it has been formally signed. A recent Court of Appeal decision…
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January 2, 2026

Court of Appeal Confirms: A Contractual Right to Terminate Cannot Be Waived Without Knowledge of its Existence

Summary Introduction Contracts often include clauses allowing a party to terminate if certain events occur or if the other side breaches the agreement. But what happens if that event occurs…
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December 8, 2025

Half-Secret Commissions – the Decision of the Court of Appeal in Expert Tooling and Automation Limited v Engie Power Limited [2025] EWCA Civ 292

Summary Introduction The role of agents and the law pertaining to them is ancient, dating back (at least) to the Roman period. In England and Wales, the common law and…
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November 21, 2025

High Court Backs 4% Default Interest – When Higher Rates Will Stand (and When They Won’t)

Summary The case: In Houssein v London Credit Limited, borrowers challenged a 4% per month default interest rate (compounded – roughly 60% annually) on a bridging loan as an unenforceable penalty clause.…

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