AI is changing the way the world works in many ways throughout both the private and public sectors. We are all familiar with ChatGPT, Grok and other AI tools. Most of us interact, knowingly or not, with AI every day, which by online chats with business product and service companies, making contact with GP surgeries and in many other ways.

As the days grow longer and the pace of life eases just a little, we’re pleased to bring you the summer edition of Law and Life - a round-up of insights, guidance, and updates from across our Private Client Group.

In a previous article, we have discussed the Top Tips for Avoiding Contract Disputes. A vital point to bear in mind when entering into contracts is the importance of pre-contract and mid-contract verbal or email discussions between contracting parties.

October’s Employment Law Update covers NDA changes, neonatal leave guidance, gender equality steps, sickness absence trends and harassment case law.

Explore 2025’s biggest legal updates from new CMA consumer law enforcement and the Procurement Act 2023 to UK and EU data reforms. Understand what your business needs to do now.

Intellectual property (IP) is relevant to all types of businesses, from large scale R&D companies to a family owned furniture manufacturers.

Businesses that are involved in the international sale of goods should be aware that new Incoterms will be published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on 1st January 2020.

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (“the MSA 2015”) was passed on 26 March 2015 for a number of reasons, the primary driving force being to consolidate, simplify and update the legal protections against human trafficking and slavery.

Privilege can entitle a party involved in court proceedings to withhold a document from their opponent or to deny access to regulators and enforcement agencies.

Intellectual property is a valuable asset for any business from start-ups through to large corporations.