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Our team of experts is here to share the latest legal developments, insights, and practical tips for you or your business. We cover a wide range of topics, including tech, software, AI, data protection, and compliance.

September 29, 2025

Traps for Tenants: Shop Leases

When negotiating a shop lease, tenants face a range of hidden risks — from unclear service charges and poorly structured turnover rents to restrictive operating terms and ambiguous insurance costs.…

September 26, 2025

Traps for Tenants: Office Leases

An office lease is a very flexible document which manages many risks, the financial consequences of which may be larger than the annual rent, in a business relationship that will…

September 18, 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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September 9, 2025

EU: Concept of Personal Data – The Court of Justice’s Clarification in EDPS v SRB

The concept of personal data is at the heart of data protection law, yet its boundaries are not always clear. In a recent judgment, the Court of Justice of the…

August 26, 2025

Service Level Agreements: A Practical Guide

Service Level Agreements, or SLAs, are a common feature of a wide range of different commercial agreements. An SLA is a part of a contract that turns promises around service…

August 22, 2025

AI in Recruitment: Balancing Innovation with Legal Risk

Whether you are an SME looking to streamline hiring with new tools or an HR manager aiming to reduce bias, AI is reshaping how organisations find and hire talent. From…

August 20, 2025

Deed of Variation in the UK: What You Need to Know

Running a business often means that legal agreements need to change as circumstances evolve. Instead of tearing up an existing contract, lease, or other document and starting over, UK law…

August 15, 2025

Letter Before Action: What is it, Why it Matters and What it Should Say

A letter before action is a catch-all term for a letter that sets out a legal claim against someone else, whether a company, partnership or an individual. Lawyers use different…

August 12, 2025

How Does a Master Service Agreement Work?

For businesses that work together over time, renegotiating contracts for every new project can be slow, costly, and frustrating. A Master Service Agreement or MSA is a practical solution that allows…

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