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Distribution Agreements: The Basics
19 May 2025
Whether you’re a manufacturer looking to expand your market reach or a distributor wanting to sell a product range, having a clear and well-drafted distribution agreement is essential. This article outlines the basics of distribution agreements to help you understand your rights, obligations, and key considerations. What Is a Distribution Agreement? A distribution agreement is […]

Navigating AI in Corporate Governance: A Practical Look at Challenges and Opportunities – Part 2
19 May 2025
Part 2: The Risks and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Corporate Governance and Corporate Law While artificial intelligence (AI) offers tremendous promise in enhancing corporate governance and legal functions, its adoption also presents complex legal, ethical, and operational risks. From algorithmic bias and opacity to regulatory uncertainty and liability concerns, directors and legal teams must […]

Navigating AI in Corporate Governance: A Practical Look at Challenges and Opportunities – Part 1
19 May 2025
Part 1: The Positive Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Corporate Governance and Corporate Law Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly moved from the periphery to the core of strategic conversations in boardrooms across the globe. While AI integration is still in its early stages, the pace of technological advancement is such that corporate actors are increasingly […]

Marks & Spencer Data Breach: Legal Implications
14 May 2025
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Marks & Spencer (M&S) has confirmed that a cyberattack compromised some customer personal data, leading to widespread disruptions in its online operations. The breach, attributed to the hacking group Scattered Spider, has raised serious concerns about data protection and the retailer’s compliance with UK data privacy laws. What Happened? On […]

New UK Consumer Law Rules: What you need to know
7 May 2025
On 6 April 2025, significant changes to UK consumer protection law took effect under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (the “Act”). These changes strengthen the enforcement powers of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and introduce new rules targeting unfair commercial practices. Previously, consumer protections were difficult to enforce in practice. That […]

Berry Smith Shortlisted for Property Law Firm of the Year at Insider Wales Property Awards 2025
1 May 2025
Berry Smith LLP is proud to announce that it has once again been shortlisted for Property Law Firm of the Year at the 2025 Insider Wales Property Awards. This nomination recognises the strength and expertise of Berry Smith’s Commercial Property team, which has advised a wide range of successful Welsh businesses and public sector bodies […]

Revisiting the Essentials: Limitation of Liability
29 April 2025
When drafting commercial contracts, we must anticipate and address potential risks. However, not every eventuality is foreseeable. This is where limitation of liability clauses step in, providing a framework to manage and allocate risk between parties. In simple terms, liability means the responsibilities each party has under the contract, and who is held accountable if […]

How should employers approach neonatal care leave and statutory neonatal care pay?
28 April 2025
On 6 April 2025, new statutory entitlements to neonatal care leave (“NCL”) and neonatal care pay (“NCP”) came into force and apply to children born on or after that date. Whilst the details of these entitlements are beyond the scope of this article (please consult the following if you are interested: https://www.berrysmith.com/news/neonatal-leave-and-pay/), it is worth […]

Time limits in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Rights Bill
28 April 2025
On 10th October 2024, the Labour Party introduced its Employment Rights Bill (the Bill) before Parliament following its pledge made during the 2024 general election to introduce the bill within 100 days of taking office. One of the Bill’s most consequential measures for both employers and employees is its proposal to increase the existing time […]

Tesla’s Stock in Reverse: Shareholder Rights and the Road Ahead
14 April 2025
In recent months, Tesla has found itself in the headlines for reasons extending far beyond its electric vehicles or innovation roadmap. A combination of political controversy surrounding Elon Musk, slumping sales, and market scepticism has triggered a sharp decline in Tesla’s share price—down nearly 41% year-to-date as of mid-March 2025, with European sales particularly hit […]

Deal-Making in 2025: Merging Trends with Strategic Acquisitions
14 April 2025
As we move further into 2025, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape across the UK and Ireland is showing strong signs of resurgence. After several challenging years marked by inflation, rising interest rates, and market uncertainty, momentum is returning—and with it, a wave of innovation in how deals are structured, financed, and executed. Whether you’re […]

From Box-Ticking to Big Thinking: A Potential Reform to Corporate Governance
14 April 2025
Why It Matters for Business, Lawyers, and Investors Alike For years, corporate compliance has suffered from a bit of an image problem. Among many decision-makers, it’s still seen as a necessary—but ultimately burdensome—cost, a tick-box exercise that dampens productivity and eats into profits. But with the climate crisis, widening social inequality, and corporate scandals from […]