28 March 2025
Reflections from an Exclusive Roundtable at The Ivy: Top 10 Takeaways on AI Regulation
Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting an insightful roundtable dinner at The Ivy in Covent Garden, London, bringing together thought leaders, industry experts, and business owners to discuss one of the most pressing topics of our time - AI regulation. Co-hosted by the brilliant Fred Becker, CAO of Unlikely AI, the conversation was rich with diverse perspectives, practical concerns and strategic insights.
27 March 2025
Is Warranty and Indemnity Insurance the Key to Mitigating Risk in Your Business Sale/Purchase?
In business sales and acquisitions, managing risk is not just important – it is essential for a smooth and successful transaction. One of the most powerful tools to mitigate these risks is warranty and indemnity (“W&I”) insurance. W&I insurance provides vital protection for both buyers and sellers against unforeseen liabilities that may arise after the deal is completed.
13 February 2025
EU Data Act: Are your SaaS contracts ready for September?
The EU Data Act is set to reshape the data landscape, and while its full impact will unfold over time, some key provisions are coming into effect this September that SaaS providers need to be aware of now. Specifically, we're talking about the rules around data switching, and how they'll likely require you to update your standard terms and existing customer agreements.
3 February 2025
The UK government's first review of the Notifiable Acquisition Regulations
The Cabinet Office has published a report following the government's first statutory review of the performance of the Notifiable Acquisition regulations (NARs), the statutory instrument which sets out the detail of the 17 specified sectors of the economy subject to mandatory notification requirements under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA).
4 November 2024
CGT rates rise and the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) regime reformed: now is the time consider sale to an EOT
At midnight on 30 October 2023, while many of us slept in eager anticipation of the new labour government’s first budget, the rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) increased. 12 hours later the Chancellor announced the higher rate of CGT had increased by 4%. The hike is less drastic than feared and seems unlikely to cause sellers too many sleepless nights.