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April 10, 2026

What “Time Is of the Essence” Means in Contracts – and When It Applies

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 contracts? In…
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February 17, 2026

Legal Privilege: A Guide for Businesses

In the course of doing business, you may hear phrases like “this is legally privileged” or be advised not to share certain documents because of legal privilege.  But what does that…
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February 4, 2026

Updated ICO Guidance on International Transfers of Personal Data

The UK’s data protection regulator, the ICO, has issued long awaited additional guidance on the international transfers of personal data to organisations based outside the UK.  Much of what has…
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January 12, 2026

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

It is easy to assume that a contract only comes into existence once it has been formally signed. A recent Court of Appeal decision in DAZN Limited v Coupang Corp [2025] EWCA…
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January 6, 2026

Understanding the EU’s Digital Omnibus Package Proposal

Over the last few years, businesses have had to navigate an increasing number of EU digital laws. The GDPR was just the beginning. Since then, new rules have been introduced…
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January 2, 2026

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

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 and the…
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December 15, 2025

Shareholders’ Agreements: The Complete Guide for SMEs

A shareholders’ agreement is one of the most important documents for companies with more than one owner. Think of it as a business prenup: it sets out how decisions are…
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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

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 statutory position…
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November 28, 2025

Avoid Costly Surprises: Expert Commercial Lease Reviews

Last Updated: 17/03/2025 Leasing a commercial property is a significant commitment, and understanding the terms of your lease is crucial to safeguarding your business. Many tenants unknowingly take on hidden…

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