EM Law - Commercial Law Solicitors in London
@emlaw.co.uk
We are a commercial #lawfirm based in #London
Recommended as a top leading law firm for UK SMEs by Chambers & Partners 2026
Sharing legal insights and a touch of lawyer life.
#Tech #SaaS #AI
https://emlaw.co.uk
[email protected]
+44 (0) 203 637 6374
Recommended as a top leading law firm for UK SMEs by Chambers & Partners 2026
Sharing legal insights and a touch of lawyer life.
#Tech #SaaS #AI
https://emlaw.co.uk
[email protected]
+44 (0) 203 637 6374
EU digital rules could get simpler and UK firms should take note.
The European Commission’s #DigitalOmnibus proposals aim to simplify GDPR/AI/data rules. If you operate in the EU or handle EU data, #compliance may be easier, but UK-EU differences remain. #GDPR #AI
emlaw.co.uk/understandin...
The European Commission’s #DigitalOmnibus proposals aim to simplify GDPR/AI/data rules. If you operate in the EU or handle EU data, #compliance may be easier, but UK-EU differences remain. #GDPR #AI
emlaw.co.uk/understandin...
Understanding the EU’s Digital Omnibus Package Proposal
The European Commission has recently proposed amendments to the EU’s digital regulatory framework - Digital Omnibus package. Why does it matter?
emlaw.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 12:12 PM
EU digital rules could get simpler and UK firms should take note.
The European Commission’s #DigitalOmnibus proposals aim to simplify GDPR/AI/data rules. If you operate in the EU or handle EU data, #compliance may be easier, but UK-EU differences remain. #GDPR #AI
emlaw.co.uk/understandin...
The European Commission’s #DigitalOmnibus proposals aim to simplify GDPR/AI/data rules. If you operate in the EU or handle EU data, #compliance may be easier, but UK-EU differences remain. #GDPR #AI
emlaw.co.uk/understandin...
A Court of Appeal decision confirms that continuing with a contract after a termination trigger event won’t waive a termination right unless the party knew the right existed.
Our latest blog explains why early contract review matters.
#ContractLaw #CommercialContracts
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Our latest blog explains why early contract review matters.
#ContractLaw #CommercialContracts
emlaw.co.uk/court-of-app...
Court of Appeal Confirms: A Contractual Right Cannot Be Waived Without Knowledge of its Existence
Is it possible to unknowingly give up the right to terminate a contract by carrying on after an event occurred? Read our blog to learn more.
emlaw.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
A Court of Appeal decision confirms that continuing with a contract after a termination trigger event won’t waive a termination right unless the party knew the right existed.
Our latest blog explains why early contract review matters.
#ContractLaw #CommercialContracts
emlaw.co.uk/court-of-app...
Our latest blog explains why early contract review matters.
#ContractLaw #CommercialContracts
emlaw.co.uk/court-of-app...
UK businesses are using AI to draft content, analyse data or streamline HR. But without clear policies and oversight, it can trigger legal pitfalls - from data protection to contract and IP risk.
Our blog explains the risks and practical steps to use AI safely.
emlaw.co.uk/ai-in-the-wo...
Our blog explains the risks and practical steps to use AI safely.
emlaw.co.uk/ai-in-the-wo...
AI in the Workplace: How to Use It Responsibly
Implementing AI in the workplace? In this blog, we will explore how AI is being used, the legal risks and what you can do to mitigate them.
emlaw.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
UK businesses are using AI to draft content, analyse data or streamline HR. But without clear policies and oversight, it can trigger legal pitfalls - from data protection to contract and IP risk.
Our blog explains the risks and practical steps to use AI safely.
emlaw.co.uk/ai-in-the-wo...
Our blog explains the risks and practical steps to use AI safely.
emlaw.co.uk/ai-in-the-wo...
High Court backs 4% per month default interest and confirms even steep interest rates can be enforceable if they serve a legitimate commercial purpose and are proportionate in context.
Learn when higher rates will stand and when they won’t.
emlaw.co.uk/high-court-b...
#Contracts #UKLaw #SMEs
Learn when higher rates will stand and when they won’t.
emlaw.co.uk/high-court-b...
#Contracts #UKLaw #SMEs
High Court Backs 4% Default Interest - When Higher Rates Will Stand (and When They Won’t)
Learn about High Court's ruling where it has decided that 4% default interest is not a penalty and what it means for businesses and lenders.
emlaw.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
High Court backs 4% per month default interest and confirms even steep interest rates can be enforceable if they serve a legitimate commercial purpose and are proportionate in context.
Learn when higher rates will stand and when they won’t.
emlaw.co.uk/high-court-b...
#Contracts #UKLaw #SMEs
Learn when higher rates will stand and when they won’t.
emlaw.co.uk/high-court-b...
#Contracts #UKLaw #SMEs
We were delighted to attend the Essex Court Chambers Annual Party at Sushisamba.
Thank you for inviting us - it was a fantastic event!
#EssexCourtChambers #UKLaw #LegalCommunity #LawFirmLife #LondonLaw #AnnualParty
Thank you for inviting us - it was a fantastic event!
#EssexCourtChambers #UKLaw #LegalCommunity #LawFirmLife #LondonLaw #AnnualParty
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We were delighted to attend the Essex Court Chambers Annual Party at Sushisamba.
Thank you for inviting us - it was a fantastic event!
#EssexCourtChambers #UKLaw #LegalCommunity #LawFirmLife #LondonLaw #AnnualParty
Thank you for inviting us - it was a fantastic event!
#EssexCourtChambers #UKLaw #LegalCommunity #LawFirmLife #LondonLaw #AnnualParty
Chambers & Partners features our 12-month UK SME legal outlook - Companies House ID checks, DMCC (subscriptions, drip pricing, fake reviews), late-payment reforms & 2026 employment changes. What’s changing and what to do next: chambers.com/content/item... #SME
#ChambersAndPartners #LegalUpdate
#ChambersAndPartners #LegalUpdate
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Chambers & Partners features our 12-month UK SME legal outlook - Companies House ID checks, DMCC (subscriptions, drip pricing, fake reviews), late-payment reforms & 2026 employment changes. What’s changing and what to do next: chambers.com/content/item... #SME
#ChambersAndPartners #LegalUpdate
#ChambersAndPartners #LegalUpdate
It’s official: EM Law is Band 1 in Chambers & Partners 2026 for advising UK SMEs - second year running. Huge thanks to our clients for the trust and support. 👏
See client feedback below.
See client feedback below.
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It’s official: EM Law is Band 1 in Chambers & Partners 2026 for advising UK SMEs - second year running. Huge thanks to our clients for the trust and support. 👏
See client feedback below.
See client feedback below.
October 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
📘 Your Complete Guide to Shareholders’ Agreements
Thinking of setting up or growing a company with others? Our guide breaks down what a #shareholdersagreement is, why it matters, and how to get it right - with real lessons from the courtroom.
Read more 👉 emlaw.co.uk/shareholders...
Thinking of setting up or growing a company with others? Our guide breaks down what a #shareholdersagreement is, why it matters, and how to get it right - with real lessons from the courtroom.
Read more 👉 emlaw.co.uk/shareholders...
Shareholders’ Agreements: The Complete Guide for SMEs
Read complete shareholders' agreement guide explaining what its is, why it matters, the key terms to include and common pitfalls to avoid.
emlaw.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📘 Your Complete Guide to Shareholders’ Agreements
Thinking of setting up or growing a company with others? Our guide breaks down what a #shareholdersagreement is, why it matters, and how to get it right - with real lessons from the courtroom.
Read more 👉 emlaw.co.uk/shareholders...
Thinking of setting up or growing a company with others? Our guide breaks down what a #shareholdersagreement is, why it matters, and how to get it right - with real lessons from the courtroom.
Read more 👉 emlaw.co.uk/shareholders...
We were honoured to join the celebrations of the Slovak Constitution Day at the Slovak Embassy yesterday. We spent a lovely evening filled with great conversations, new connections and a lot of delicious Slovak food and snacks. A big thank you to the Embassy for their kind hospitality.
September 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We were honoured to join the celebrations of the Slovak Constitution Day at the Slovak Embassy yesterday. We spent a lovely evening filled with great conversations, new connections and a lot of delicious Slovak food and snacks. A big thank you to the Embassy for their kind hospitality.
September 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🚨 New Legal Obligations from June 2026 – Time to Prepare
Under the DUAA, all organisations will soon be legally required to have a process for handling data protection complaints.
We outline the practical steps organisations should be taking now to be ready.
emlaw.co.uk/how-to-handl...
Under the DUAA, all organisations will soon be legally required to have a process for handling data protection complaints.
We outline the practical steps organisations should be taking now to be ready.
emlaw.co.uk/how-to-handl...
How to Handle Data Protection Complaints - ICO Draft Guidance
From June 2026, all organisations will need to have a process for handling data protection complaints - learn about the key obligations.
emlaw.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🚨 New Legal Obligations from June 2026 – Time to Prepare
Under the DUAA, all organisations will soon be legally required to have a process for handling data protection complaints.
We outline the practical steps organisations should be taking now to be ready.
emlaw.co.uk/how-to-handl...
Under the DUAA, all organisations will soon be legally required to have a process for handling data protection complaints.
We outline the practical steps organisations should be taking now to be ready.
emlaw.co.uk/how-to-handl...
Where do personal opinions and pseudonymised information fit within EU data protection law? The Court of Justice of the EU has just ruled in EDPS v SRB - addressing two big questions.
Read our blog: emlaw.co.uk/eu-concept-o...
Read our blog: emlaw.co.uk/eu-concept-o...
EU: Concept of Personal Data – The Court of Justice’s Clarification in EDPS v SRB
Do person’s opinions count as their personal data? Read about a recent judgment, the Court of Justice of the European Union in EDPS v SRB.
emlaw.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Where do personal opinions and pseudonymised information fit within EU data protection law? The Court of Justice of the EU has just ruled in EDPS v SRB - addressing two big questions.
Read our blog: emlaw.co.uk/eu-concept-o...
Read our blog: emlaw.co.uk/eu-concept-o...
🚨 The CMA has begun enforcing new DMCCA rules banning fake & misleading reviews. Over half of 100+ sites reviewed weren’t compliant – risking fines, reputational damage & scrutiny.
Our blog explains what counts as a fake review & how to stay compliant 👉 emlaw.co.uk/cma-begins-t...
Our blog explains what counts as a fake review & how to stay compliant 👉 emlaw.co.uk/cma-begins-t...
CMA Begins to Crack Down on Fake Website Reviews
Learn about the new ban of fake or misleading consumer reviews requiring businesses to prevent their publication. Ensure your compliance now.
emlaw.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🚨 The CMA has begun enforcing new DMCCA rules banning fake & misleading reviews. Over half of 100+ sites reviewed weren’t compliant – risking fines, reputational damage & scrutiny.
Our blog explains what counts as a fake review & how to stay compliant 👉 emlaw.co.uk/cma-begins-t...
Our blog explains what counts as a fake review & how to stay compliant 👉 emlaw.co.uk/cma-begins-t...
When you have work to do but fire alarm in your building makes other plans 👨🚒🚒
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July 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
When you have work to do but fire alarm in your building makes other plans 👨🚒🚒
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Team AI, but make it legal. 😎
We attended the AI Summit London, staying close to the conversations shaping the future of AI and the industries our clients work in.
From brilliant minds to bold startup pitches, we explored what’s next—and had some fun with AI demos!
#AILaw #LegalInnovation #AISummit
We attended the AI Summit London, staying close to the conversations shaping the future of AI and the industries our clients work in.
From brilliant minds to bold startup pitches, we explored what’s next—and had some fun with AI demos!
#AILaw #LegalInnovation #AISummit
July 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Team AI, but make it legal. 😎
We attended the AI Summit London, staying close to the conversations shaping the future of AI and the industries our clients work in.
From brilliant minds to bold startup pitches, we explored what’s next—and had some fun with AI demos!
#AILaw #LegalInnovation #AISummit
We attended the AI Summit London, staying close to the conversations shaping the future of AI and the industries our clients work in.
From brilliant minds to bold startup pitches, we explored what’s next—and had some fun with AI demos!
#AILaw #LegalInnovation #AISummit
Summer has finally arrived and we are all getting jazzed up
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#lawfirmlife #londonlawyers #summersessions #jazzvibes
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#lawfirmlife #londonlawyers #summersessions #jazzvibes
June 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Summer has finally arrived and we are all getting jazzed up
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#lawfirmlife #londonlawyers #summersessions #jazzvibes
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#lawfirmlife #londonlawyers #summersessions #jazzvibes
23andMe fined £2.31M by the UK ICO over serious data protection failures. From credential-stuffing to weak security, it’s a wake-up call for any organisation handling sensitive data.
What went wrong - and what can you learn from it?
emlaw.co.uk/23andmes-ico...
#GDPR #DataProtection #23andMe #ICO
What went wrong - and what can you learn from it?
emlaw.co.uk/23andmes-ico...
#GDPR #DataProtection #23andMe #ICO
23andMe's ICO Fine Explained: What Went Wrong - and How Your Business Can Avoid the Same Fate
Learn about ICO's enforcement against a generic testing company 23andMe.
emlaw.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
23andMe fined £2.31M by the UK ICO over serious data protection failures. From credential-stuffing to weak security, it’s a wake-up call for any organisation handling sensitive data.
What went wrong - and what can you learn from it?
emlaw.co.uk/23andmes-ico...
#GDPR #DataProtection #23andMe #ICO
What went wrong - and what can you learn from it?
emlaw.co.uk/23andmes-ico...
#GDPR #DataProtection #23andMe #ICO
A new ruling in HNW v Lawrence clarifies how and when third parties can enforce contract terms under The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
An important update for contract law.
#ContractLaw #UKLaw #EMLaw
Read more 👉 emlaw.co.uk/third-party-...
An important update for contract law.
#ContractLaw #UKLaw #EMLaw
Read more 👉 emlaw.co.uk/third-party-...
Third-Party Rights Enforcement – the Surprisingly Predictable Judgment in HNW Lending Ltd v Lawrence [2025] EWHC 908 (Ch)
Read EM Law case study on HNW Lending Ltd v Lawrence [2025] that brings welcome clarity to The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
emlaw.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A new ruling in HNW v Lawrence clarifies how and when third parties can enforce contract terms under The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
An important update for contract law.
#ContractLaw #UKLaw #EMLaw
Read more 👉 emlaw.co.uk/third-party-...
An important update for contract law.
#ContractLaw #UKLaw #EMLaw
Read more 👉 emlaw.co.uk/third-party-...
A daily dichotomy of our Shoreditch.
#EMLaw #Shoreditch #StreetArt #LawyerLife #ShoreditchGraffiti #WalkinginShoreditch
#EMLaw #Shoreditch #StreetArt #LawyerLife #ShoreditchGraffiti #WalkinginShoreditch
June 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A daily dichotomy of our Shoreditch.
#EMLaw #Shoreditch #StreetArt #LawyerLife #ShoreditchGraffiti #WalkinginShoreditch
#EMLaw #Shoreditch #StreetArt #LawyerLife #ShoreditchGraffiti #WalkinginShoreditch
Using AI tools in your business? You might already be in an AIaaS deal—without realising the legal risks.
Who owns the data? Who's liable if AI fails? What about IP?
A must-read for any business using AI tools—or building them. emlaw.co.uk/ai-as-a-serv...
#AIaaS #AILaw #TechContracts #IPLaw
Who owns the data? Who's liable if AI fails? What about IP?
A must-read for any business using AI tools—or building them. emlaw.co.uk/ai-as-a-serv...
#AIaaS #AILaw #TechContracts #IPLaw
AI as a Service Agreement
Are you about to sign an AIaaS? In this blog, we break down what AIaaS agreements are and what you should keep in mind when signing one.
emlaw.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Using AI tools in your business? You might already be in an AIaaS deal—without realising the legal risks.
Who owns the data? Who's liable if AI fails? What about IP?
A must-read for any business using AI tools—or building them. emlaw.co.uk/ai-as-a-serv...
#AIaaS #AILaw #TechContracts #IPLaw
Who owns the data? Who's liable if AI fails? What about IP?
A must-read for any business using AI tools—or building them. emlaw.co.uk/ai-as-a-serv...
#AIaaS #AILaw #TechContracts #IPLaw
UK Copyright Law & AI: What’s Changing
We break down the Government's consultation, the ICO’s stance & the evolving Data Bill. We also cover the creative industry’s reaction and what it all means for the future of IP, innovation and AI regulation. #AI #Copyright #UKLaw
emlaw.co.uk/update-on-ai...
We break down the Government's consultation, the ICO’s stance & the evolving Data Bill. We also cover the creative industry’s reaction and what it all means for the future of IP, innovation and AI regulation. #AI #Copyright #UKLaw
emlaw.co.uk/update-on-ai...
Update on AI and Copyright in the UK
Read about the latest update on AI and Copyright law in the UK and legal changes for UK innovation and the protection of creative rights.
emlaw.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
UK Copyright Law & AI: What’s Changing
We break down the Government's consultation, the ICO’s stance & the evolving Data Bill. We also cover the creative industry’s reaction and what it all means for the future of IP, innovation and AI regulation. #AI #Copyright #UKLaw
emlaw.co.uk/update-on-ai...
We break down the Government's consultation, the ICO’s stance & the evolving Data Bill. We also cover the creative industry’s reaction and what it all means for the future of IP, innovation and AI regulation. #AI #Copyright #UKLaw
emlaw.co.uk/update-on-ai...
In Shoreditch, there are no dull moments — or dull walls.
#EMLaw #Shoreditch #StreetArt #LawyerLife #ShoreditchGraffiti #ShoreditchWalks
#EMLaw #Shoreditch #StreetArt #LawyerLife #ShoreditchGraffiti #ShoreditchWalks
May 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In Shoreditch, there are no dull moments — or dull walls.
#EMLaw #Shoreditch #StreetArt #LawyerLife #ShoreditchGraffiti #ShoreditchWalks
#EMLaw #Shoreditch #StreetArt #LawyerLife #ShoreditchGraffiti #ShoreditchWalks
Our paralegal Barbora ordering a morning boost ahead of her proofreading session ✓☕💪
#LawFirm #ParalegaLife #EMLaw #UKLaw #LegalSky
#LawFirm #ParalegaLife #EMLaw #UKLaw #LegalSky
April 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Our paralegal Barbora ordering a morning boost ahead of her proofreading session ✓☕💪
#LawFirm #ParalegaLife #EMLaw #UKLaw #LegalSky
#LawFirm #ParalegaLife #EMLaw #UKLaw #LegalSky
April 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM