The EU AI Act: Time for UK businesses to prepare
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the ' AI Act '), which came into force in August 2024, is set to transform the global landscape of AI regulation. As the first comprehensive legal framework of its kind, the Act introduces far-reaching obligations for organisations that develop, deploy or use AI systems within the EU. Importantly, the Act’s reach extends beyond the EU. UK companies with operations, clients, directors or shareholders in France or elsewhere in the EU may also
Selling shares when a director or shareholder leaves a company
Discover the pros and cons of a company share buyback versus a shareholder share sale. Understand the tax rules, legal requirements, and best steps when a director leaves your business.
The Online Safety Act 2023: What Businesses Need to Know
Britain's digital landscape faces unprecedented change with the arrival of the Online Safety Act 2023. It places significant new legal...
Understanding the Consequences of Personal Data Misuse Under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA)
The Serious Consequences of Unlawfully Accessing Personal Data For years, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has emphasized the...
More flexibility on flexible working?
The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/1328) remove the current requirement for employees to have at least 26 weeks'...
Deliveroo drivers are not workers
On 21 November 2023, the Supreme Court has decided that Deliveroo riders are not workers. The status of the food delivery giant's army of...
How to use warranties & indemnities to protect your investment when buying a business in England?
One of the ways of acquiring a business is to purchase its shares. If you buy the shares of a business, you buy everything, including any...
Brexit and the transfer of personal data
Between the UK and the EU We recommend you to read this interesting article written by our firm for the magazine FOCUS (Winter 2023 issue)
What is changing in settlement agreements for employees?
To tackle misuse of confidentiality clauses when workplace harassment or discrimination occurs, the Government has said that it plans to...
Are you considering selling or buying a business? Keep an eye out for earn-out provisions
Have you ever signed an agreement without fully understanding its terms? According to a recent High Court case (Asher v Jaywing Plc, 12...
