Commercial Updates

In this article, Samuel Page considers the different global approaches to regulating and legislating AI, with a focus on the UK, EU, Asia and USA jurisdictions.

In this article, Samuel Page considers the Shoosmiths report on Litigation Risk in 2024 and what this means for lawyers.

In this article, Sameer Chowdhry discusses the current Chinese property crisis and the wider impact on clients in the legal sector.

In this article, Imran Chaudhri outlines the history of AI in the UK and the advancements being made currently in both regulation, and the technological development in the healthcare industry.

In this article, Ralitsa Stancheva outlines the recent global technology updates with a specific focus on semiconductors and AI.

In this article, Imran Chaudhri considers the US presidential election and the wider impact on the economy with a focus on the tech industry.

In this article, Sameer Chowdhry considers the recent deal between DWF and private equity firm Inflexion and the implications of law firms becoming publicly traded companies.

In this article, Melissa Croxford breaks down the current mortgage situation in the UK, from the perspectives of first-time buyers, existing homeowners, and law firms.

In this article, Bethany Seed examines the current measures in place in the UK and their impact specifically on the sports industry.

In this article, Imran Choudhri considers how climate change could threaten the global economy and the steps being taken to mitigate this damage.

In this article, Melissa Croxford analyses the financial potential of the AI industry, following the chipmaker NVIDIA hitting a market capitalisation value of $1 trillion.

In this article, Imran Chaudhri compares how the big tech companies (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft) have navigated their supply chain issues.

In this article, Bethany Seed explains the impartiality row and the importance of the BBC being impartial, before considering the ongoing criticism of the BBC.

In this article, Lauren Bryant analyses what could be one of the largest mergers in gaming history and considers the wider cloud gaming market.

In this article, Lauren Bryant considers how AI intersects with the current cybersecurity landscape, with a focus on Microsoft Security Copilot.

In this article, Melissa Croxford details the recent challenges that have faced retailers, and how M&S has successfully overcome the issues facing the retail industry.

In this article, Sameer Chowdhry outlines the events leading up to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, along with the implications for the technology industry.

In this article, Nadia Bartlewska provides an update on the banking industry. This includes HSBC’s recent purchase of SVB and also the impact of digitalisation.

Lauren Bryant examines a recent case surrounding the role and duty of crypto asset software developers, before considering its impact on the cryptocurrency industry more broadly.

In this article, Bethany Seed analyses the ethical and legal implications of utilising AI and its impact on the legal industry, along with other technology industry updates.

Here Nadia Bartlewska examines the World Cup’s impact on FIFA’s broadcast revenue, the factors that contributed to its success, and the economic significance of this achievement, and this will provide an explanation for the financial success of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

In this article, Melissa Croxford analyses the recent developments in the car industry and considers trends that may emerge in 2023.

In this article, Simran Bhuhi discusses the possible implications and effects of inflation and the increase in interest rates.

In this article, Sameer Chowdhry explores the recent failure of BlockFi and the implications of its collapse.

In this article, Bethany Seed considers the challenge of reaching net zero and the efforts that are being undertaken to achieve this goal, while analysing how the fast-fashion and aviation industries are impacting this target.

In this article, Lauren Bryant considers two recent landmark environmental judgments, their long-term impact, and the broader influence of environmental protection laws on commercial industries.

In this article, Ralitsa Stancheva examines the recent notable developments in the banking industry, focusing on the large UK and international banks.

In this article, Melissa Croxford analyses the challenges facing the shipping industry, from an international and domestic perspective.

In this article, Bethany Seed considers the recent updates surrounding FTX and what its fall means for the cryptocurrency industry.

In this article, Christopher Green analyses recent updates relating to both collateralised fund obligations and FX swaps.

In this article, Rhiya Vaidya explores Primark’s growth, the performance of retailers generally, and how lawyers may play a role in the retail industry.

In this article, Lauren Bryant describes what cyber security is, while also exploring recent cyber attacks, major types of cyber security and threats, relevant legislation, and the future of cyber security.

In this article, Christopher Green considers the reasons for and the impact of the US export controls on the chip market, along with the wider picture of protectionism and trade wars.

In this article, Sameer Chowdhry outlines the effects of the Bank of England increasing interest rates and the implications for law firms.

In this article, Bethany Seed considers the challenges facing the Big Tech industry. These include the sinking stock prices, the regulation of Big Tech companies in the financial services sector, and the introduction of the Digital Markets Act 2022.

In this article, Ralitsa Stancheva analyses the recent updates concerning the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, while considering why the UK heads the list of the world’s preferred regulatory regimes for financial services.

In this article, Christopher Green analyses the causes, the consequences and the bigger picture of China’s spiralling property sector.

Fathima Sayed explores the latest updates in the technology industry, including the lawsuit that Google faces, Adobe buying Figma, and Ethereum’s switch to The Merge.

In this article, Lauren Bryant considers the different types of investments, including NFTs, cryptocurrency, and equities.

In this article, Christopher Green analyses the recent updates in the banking industry. This includes considering the reasons for and the impact of both the strength of the US Dollar and the issues Starling is facing.

In this article, Alina Kazmi evaluates the recent decision by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to scrap the bankers’ bonus cap.

In this article, Namrata Ranpuria analyses the semiconductor chip shortage and its impact on the automotive industry. This includes the cause of the shortage, the effect, and what is next.

Ralitsa Stancheva analyses the key recent developments in the UK’s transport industry, covering aspects such as fuel prices, public transport strikes, labour shortages, and spaceflights.

In this article, Lauren Bryant considers the impact of the increasing inflation rates on the insurance industry. Both the risks facing the industry are considered, along with methods to mitigate the impact of inflationary pressures.

In this article, Fathima Sayed explores the legal updates in the fashion and beauty industry, including recent trademark battles and activities in the Chinese market.

In this article, Hannain Osama evaluates the UK Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This includes the background, the proposed reforms, the present status of the audit legislation, and the impact of scaling back the reforms on the UK economy.

Nicole Ergis explores the impact of the windfall tax on energy companies and customers, covering the advantages, disadvantages and legal issues.

Ralitsa Stancheva analyses the recent developments in the fashion industry – both the positive and the negative.

In this article, Julia Bąk analyses the new UK energy security strategy, including its proposals and limitations.

In this article, Lauren Bryant discusses the privatisation of Channel 4, including the potential benefits and the drawbacks and risks.

Ralitsa Stancheva analyses the role of UK freeports on the economy, along with the current policies, various impacts, and what businesses can do to make the most of the freeport regime.

In this article, Alina Kazmi explores the risks and regulations associated with BNPL providers, in particular analysing the recent start-up Bumper.

It is quite normal for around 13 energy providers to fail each year. But as you will already know 2021 is not a normal year. Since […]

In this article, Ralitsa Stancheva analyses the notable developments in compliance, across a variety of sectors, including banking, technology, and oil.

The Japanese conglomerate, Toshiba, made headlines this week with its plan to split the company three-ways. The plan comes as a result of being tarnished with […]

In this article, Alina Kazmi considers the opportunities, challenges, and legal uncertainties of AI in the life science sector.

In this article, Alina Kazmi explores the wider implications of the controversial takeover of Vectura, the inhaler company by Philip Morris, the tobacco giant.

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) recently warned that the private lives of solicitors ‘cannot be completely disregarded’ and that tribunal panels should be audacious when upholding […]

Written by Alina Kazmi Offshore wind power energy refers to the energy taken from the force of the winds out at sea, before being transformed into […]

Article by Amy Cross What are NFTs? NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token, when broken down: ‘Non-Fungible’ means that it’s irreplaceable and that the object (in this […]

Article by Amanda Ansari. In this article, Amanda considers the key statistics and developments relating to UK public M&A deals.

Article by Vincent Guereca-Adair. In this article, Vincent discusses investor-state dispute settlement and suggests that it could act as a barrier to policy aimed at remedying the climate crisis.

Article written by Alina Kazmi Introduction Electric Vehicles (EV) are perceived as one of the key solutions for the UK, to reach a net-zero economy by […]

Article by Dimitrios Galatas Britain has been the heart of the world’s financial markets and global financial activity for centuries, providing essential lending and investment services […]

RNA Covid vaccines may show the future of pharma.

Article by Alina Kazmi.   This article concerns the increase in house prices since the pandemic and whether the growth is sustainable. It will discuss the […]

Written by Dimitrios Galatas, recent graduate from the University of Warwick China has, in recent times, become the flagship nation for technological advancement. As expected from a […]

BIUCAC 2021  BIUCAC 2021 is a major national competition seeking to highlight what is seldom taught in the lecture room – Legal Commercial Awareness. Legal Commercial […]

Article by Joe Zietman Barely a day goes by without some self-professed expert declaring cryptocurrencies as the future of money, putting an end to the monopoly […]

Article by Zahra Makda  CMA approved the merger between Telefonica-owned O2 and Liberty Global-owned Virgin Media who planned to combine their UK assets last year. The […]

Article by Zara Yusuf. It has been a particularly turbulent time for the retail sector, especially due to Covid-19 related disruptions. Large supermarkets have had to […]

Article by Kristel Haxhia On 19 February 2021, the Supreme Court delivered another landmark judgement. This time it concerns one of the most successful Silicon Valley […]

By Serena Vyas   Legal explanation of the recent Supreme Court decision on Heathrow Airport which overturned that of the Court of Appeal and casts doubt […]

Article by Zahra Makda  Big tech giant, Facebook is being sued by the US in an attempt to force the company to sell assets such as Instagram and […]

Article by Mayank Tripathi  Introduction  The bid for an independent Scotland failed after the 2014 referendum when the ‘No’ side gained 55% of the vote. However, the […]

By Jack Porter As Tuesday saw, Bitcoin the leading cryptocurrency reach a new all-time high valuing itself at $50,000 a coin, what is the reason everybody […]

Article by Julian Greenaway  There is a new start up organisation that believes that there must be a better way for our society to grow, and […]

Our industry partner, ​Simply Law Jobs​, has announced that the legal job site is undergoing the biggest transformation in its 18 year history. Based on in-depth […]

Eleanor Aindow discusses Asos’ takeover of the Arcadia Group.

Key details and analysis about Boohoo’s purchase of the Debenhams brand.  This week it was announced that Boohoo will be buying the Debenhams brand and website […]

Zara Yusuf analyses four current commercial challenges for law firms.   Like other businesses, law firms face a number of commercial challenges that they need to navigate […]

Andrew Culver discusses the reasons behind the exponential rise of GameStop’s share price.

The Student Lawyer has partnered with City Career Series to bring readers a FREE webinar hosted by Jake Schogger to break down all you need to know about how to prepare for, and ace, commercial law assessment centres!

Joe Zietman analyses the current state of the private equity sector.  In the years following the 2008 financial crisis, private equity has gone from strength to […]

Julian Greenaway analyses the key points from the government’s climate action plan.  Climate change is arguably the biggest threat to the human race and is quickly becoming an issue that […]

Two recent updates from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).  Digital Markets Unit  In July 2020 the CMA concluded a year-long study of the digital […]

An analysis of some recent developments for hyperloop and potential challenges for developers. A milestone was recently reached in the transport sector. Virgin Hyperloop ran its […]

Mayank Tripathi analysis the significance of the LIBOR transition.  What is LIBOR? LIBOR stands for the London Interbank Offered Rate and is the average rate at […]

Julian Greenaway analyses the key points of the ongoing TikTok saga. TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media apps in the world and is […]

Niki Saberi-Oskoui analyses the latest updates in the LVMH and Tiffany & Co acquisition.  Last year, LVMH announced it would be acquiring Tiffany & Co: a […]

Zara Yusuf analyses the key moments and implications of the Wirecard scandal. The spectacular collapse of the German payments firm Wirecard came about in June, after […]

Joe Zietman analyses the possible shapes of the UK’s economic recovery. These are unprecedented times, or so the now clichéd phrase goes. Unfortunately, there is more […]

Camilla Uppal analyses the impact of Coronavirus and innovation on the fashion industry.

Julian Greenaway analyses the key implications of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA merger. Anyone who has been following the news in mergers and acquisitions will be […]

Niki Saberi-Oskoui analyses the impact of the recent Facebook advertising boycott. The month of July began with the announcement of the #StopHateForProfit campaign which consisted of […]

Keisha Green analyses current issues in shipping, trade and international relations. The shipping industry plays an integral part of globalisation, facilitating trade worldwide. In the UK, […]

Dimitrios Galatas explains what is meant by W&I insurance, why it has emerged as a popular insurance policy and the legal issues that could potentially constrain its effectiveness.

Sidney Marie Chin assesses the UK Government’s plans for infrastructure development  Prime Minister, Boris Johnson in his keynote “build, build, build” speech mapped out a plan […]

Niki Saberi-Oskoui analyses the acquisition of Tiffany & Co and the impact of Covid-19.  In November 2019 LVMH, run by France’s richest man Bernard Arnault, agreed […]

Julian Greenaway analyses the various troubles being faced by easyJet.   After years of consistent traffic growth and unprecedented levels of profits in the airline industry, the […]

Niki Saberi-Oskoui assesses the need to regulate the Big Tech sector.

Sidney Marie Chin analyses the recent partnership between Aldi and Deliveroo. Aldi has partnered with Deliveroo to launch rapid home deliveries for the first time in […]

Zara Yusuf assesses the risk of cyber-crime during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Catherine Allen analyses the key provisions of the current Domestic Abuse Bill.

Catherine Allen analyses the law on consent in relation to sexual offences.

Kushni Ulapane analyses the benefits and risks of mergers and acquisitions.

Vincent Guereca-Adair compares the use of coal and renewable sources in energy generation.

Kushni Ulapane looks at the effects COVID-19 is having in key financial markets. The COVID-19 outbreak has caused many economies to enter economic turmoil. As the […]

Keisha Green analyses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global sports industry.

Stella Anne Teoh Ming Hui assesses the different national responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. In following the global response to COVID-19, it bears worth noting the […]

Lucy Priestman discusses the sustainability of Tesla’s share price and what this could mean for the future.

Mayank Tripathi discusses some of the most recent developments in wind energy and what this could mean for the energy sector

Catherine Allen discusses the UK’s post-Brexit point-based immigration policy.

Vincent Guereca-Adair discusses some of the most recent developments in UK banking and what this could mean for the sector. 

Mayank Tripathi reports on the recent news that Uber’s licence to test self-driving cars has been reinstated and explores the commercial and legal issues at stake.

Camilla Uppal reports on the recent sale of Victoria’s Secret to a US private equity firm

Sidney Chin reports on the £500 million bailout of luxury carmaker Aston Martin.

Mark O’Neill reports on Manchester City’s two year ban from European football.

Mark O’Neill reports on the recent change in the definition of ‘third party’ which will enable football clubs to negotiate lower weekly salaries with a player, in exchange for a lump sum upon transfer.

Lucy Priestman explores the impact of the Bank of England’s Base Rate on the economy.

Camilla Uppal reports on the recent decision by the CJEU confirming that Airbnb is an “information society service” rather than an estate agent.

Mayank Tripathi explains the impact of AI on the legal sector and explores the different ways that firms are adopting new technology.

Lucy Priestman discusses the recent announcement by the EU to create its own virtual currency.

Camilla Uppal reports on the landmark report published by the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce that, for the first time, provides legal clarity on cryptoassets and smart contracts.

Vincent Guereca-Adair reports on the latest news from Facebook’s new currency Libra, and discusses all you need to know about the biggest challenges it has faced to-date.

Lucy Priestman reports on WHSmith’s $400m deal to buy Marshall Retail Group.

As we approach training contract interview season, commercial firms will want to see that applicants know what is going on in the city. Here is an […]

The Boeing 737 Max is an American manufactured airliner. Some airlines have lost seats due to the groundings of the 737 Max following two separate fatal […]

The long-standing commercial arrangement between Waitrose and Ocado will come to an end in September 2020, after 19 years of partnership. What’s next for Waitrose? Waitrose’s […]

JLR is the biggest car maker in the UK, employing 40,000 people in Britain as part of its supply chain. In January 2019 they reported cutting […]

The Department for International Trade announced on 10 June that the UK had signed a joint statement for trade continuity with South Korea, allowing the UK […]

Advancement in technology and the internet has brought us countless wonders. From the creation of a new, low-cost platform for publication (which you are probably reading […]

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that manufacturing in the UK is at its highest since 2008 which is aided by The Financial Times […]

Britain’s renowned cinema operator, Cineworld, has agreed to a buy-out of America’s Regal Entertainment for a sum of $5.8 billion. As it stands currently, Regal Entertainment […]

On the 27th November, the government released a new policy paper named “Proposed benefit and pension rates 2018 to 2019”. It includes new statutory rates for […]

Monarch Airlines, the UK’s fifth largest airline, has gone into administration, leaving 110,000 customers stranded overseas.

The head of the UK’s insurance trade body warned that a Brexit with no deal would be “unacceptable” for the industry. Huw Evans, the director general […]

A report, commissioned by the Government and delayed for six months, has indicated that Southern Rail has been trying to run too many trains on infrastructure […]

Investment in the UK car industry has fallen to £322 million in the first half of 2017, signalling that companies are either delaying or cancelling investment […]

Silver circle firm Ashurst is moving its London office after 30 years of work under its Appold Street roof. Ashurst currently occupies a little over 200,000 […]

This question, or versions of it, are notoriously popular on vacation scheme and training contract applications. A full answer requires an in depth understanding of the […]

Outline One recent commercial deal to be aware of is Apple’s acquisition of Beats. The acquisition has cost Apple around $3 billion which makes it Apple’s […]