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 info@emlaw.co.uk +44 (0) 203 637 6374https://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3mkpirmcb5c2jMost businesses ignore “time is of the essence” - until it’s too late. Get it wrong, and a small delay could mean losing the deal, your deposit, or facing damages. Our blog breaks it down - read before you sign your next contract. https://emlaw.co.uk/what-time-is-of-the-essence-means-in-contracts-and-when-it-applies/30 Apr 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpirmcb5c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3mf7ugbyd622jDo legal terms in contracts or disputes leave you unsure what they mean in practice? In our latest blog, we unpack term #legalprivilege - what it is, when it applies, and why it matters for protecting sensitive communications and managing risk. Read with confidence. https://emlaw.co.uk/legal-privilege-a-guide-for-businesses/19 Feb 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7ugbyd622jhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3meyalih4as2jThe ICO has updated its guidance on international data transfers. The law hasn’t changed much, but the rules are clearer and easier to navigate - with practical insight on when transfers happen and how SCCs work. https://emlaw.co.uk/updated-ico-guidance-on-international-transfers-of-personal-data/ #dataprotection #SCCs #ICO #internationaldatatransfer16 Feb 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3meyalih4as2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3me6sr4zxt22jMany people assume a contract only exists once it’s signed. But a recent Court of Appeal case (DAZN v Coupang) shows otherwise. It turns out a deal agreed via emails and WhatsApp, with no formal contract, was still legally binding. Read our blog here: https://emlaw.co.uk/court-of-appeal-confirms-informal-whatsapp-deal-was-a-binding-contract/06 Feb 2026 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3me6sr4zxt22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3mcu4wwnopc2eEU 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 https://emlaw.co.uk/understanding-the-eus-digital-omnibus-package-proposal/20 Jan 2026 12:12 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcu4wwnopc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3mcf55wbkjc2eA 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 https://emlaw.co.uk/court-of-appeal-confirms-a-contractual-right-cannot-be-waived-without-knowledge-of-its-existence/14 Jan 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcf55wbkjc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3m7rwo6gbok2eUK 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. https://emlaw.co.uk/ai-in-the-workplace-how-to-use-it-responsibly/12 Dec 2025 10:59 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7rwo6gbok2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3m6k4w43occ2sHigh 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. https://emlaw.co.uk/high-court-backs-4-default-interest-when-higher-rates-will-stand-and-when-they-wont/ #Contracts #UKLaw #SMEs26 Nov 2025 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6k4w43occ2shttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3m65lenrmts2sWe 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 #AnnualParty21 Nov 2025 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m65lenrmts2shttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3m5vmkyl7xc2uChambers & 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: https://chambers.com/content/item/6733 #SME #ChambersAndPartners #LegalUpdate18 Nov 2025 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vmkyl7xc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3m4uyw4hjyc2jIt’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.05 Nov 2025 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4uyw4hjyc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3m33fyrec5k2jAnother gem found in our Shoreditch 🌺 #londonlawfirm #commerciallawyers #shoreditchbusiness13 Oct 2025 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m33fyrec5k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3m2r7yuakvs2j📘 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 👉 https://emlaw.co.uk/shareholders-agreements-the-complete-guide-for-smes/09 Oct 2025 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2r7yuakvs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lz4nxbybzs2kWe 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.18 Sep 2025 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz4nxbybzs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lyznqcd2v22kEvery brick a canvas 🍳 #ShoredichOffice #WeAreShoreditch #BusinessLawyers17 Sep 2025 10:44 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyznqcd2v22khttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lyxl352xh22k🚨 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. https://emlaw.co.uk/how-to-handle-data-protection-complaints-ico-draft-guidance/16 Sep 2025 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxl352xh22khttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lykoribqpc2kWhere 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: https://emlaw.co.uk/eu-concept-of-personal-data-the-court-of-justices-clarification-in-edps-v-srb-cjeu-c%E2%80%91-413-23-p-euc2025645/11 Sep 2025 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykoribqpc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lwytwny6pk2k🚨 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 👉 https://emlaw.co.uk/cma-begins-to-crack-down-on-fake-website-reviews/22 Aug 2025 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwytwny6pk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3ltyxipfxn22hWhen you have work to do but fire alarm in your building makes other plans 👨‍🚒🚒 . . . #lawfirm #lawfirmlife #londonlawyers #emlaw15 Jul 2025 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltyxipfxn22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lsw34s322s2hTeam 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 #AISummit01 Jul 2025 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsw34s322s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lslraqw7k22hSummer has finally arrived and we are all getting jazzed up 🎶🎷 #lawfirmlife #londonlawyers #summersessions #jazzvibes27 Jun 2025 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lslraqw7k22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lsjfgp5utk2h23andMe 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? https://emlaw.co.uk/23andmes-ico-fine-explained-what-went-wrong-and-how-your-business-can-avoid-the-same-fate/ #GDPR #DataProtection #23andMe #ICO26 Jun 2025 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjfgp5utk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lqrv3k7jms2pA 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 👉 https://emlaw.co.uk/third-party-rights-enforcement-the-surprisingly-predictable-judgment-in-hnw-lending-ltd-v-lawrence-2025-ewhc-908-ch/04 Jun 2025 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqrv3k7jms2phttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lqpqv3o3pc2pA daily dichotomy of our Shoreditch. #EMLaw #Shoreditch #StreetArt #LawyerLife #ShoreditchGraffiti #WalkinginShoreditch03 Jun 2025 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqpqv3o3pc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lpbzlie2qs2oUsing 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. https://emlaw.co.uk/ai-as-a-service-agreement/ #AIaaS #AILaw #TechContracts #IPLaw16 May 2025 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpbzlie2qs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lp7ajlxn6s2oUK 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 https://emlaw.co.uk/update-on-ai-and-copyright-in-the-uk/15 May 2025 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7ajlxn6s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lp26wmen3c27In Shoreditch, there are no dull moments — or dull walls. #EMLaw #Shoreditch #StreetArt #LawyerLife #ShoreditchGraffiti #ShoreditchWalks13 May 2025 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp26wmen3c27https://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lnxis2ng322wOur paralegal Barbora ordering a morning boost ahead of her proofreading session ✓☕💪 #LawFirm #ParalegaLife #EMLaw #UKLaw #LegalSky29 Apr 2025 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnxis2ng322whttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lmrldunqtc2gA Shoreditch fairytale tucked away nearby #EMLaw #Shoreditch #GraffitiArt #ADayInALifeOfALawyer14 Apr 2025 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmrldunqtc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/emlaw.co.uk/post/3lmetm2n3mk2sStarting the day in the office on a high note 🍊📄 #lifeofalawyer #officelife #healthymorning #EMLaw #commerciallawyers09 Apr 2025 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:rq3gjbjsdbsxsr53flmslatd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmetm2n3mk2s