United Kingdom: Contracts and Commercial Law

Transition service agreements (TSAs) are a core component of carve-outs. These agreements define and govern the services between sellers and buyers that enable operational separation by deal close.

The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce has released a comprehensive legal statement examining how English common law addresses liability for harm caused by artificial intelligence systems. Can existing negligence principles, contractual frameworks, and tort doctrines adequately handle the unique challenges posed by autonomous AI, from unpredictable outputs to complex supply chains? The analysis explores duties of care across the AI ecosystem, from foundation model developers to professional users, revealing surprisi

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 featuring a record 48 nations, clubs are eyeing emerging talent for summer transfers. However, standout performances alone don't guarantee that foreign players can sign with English or Scottish clubs—they must navigate complex visa requirements and governing body endorsement criteria. Understanding these regulatory pathways, from points-based assessments to discretionary exceptions, is just as crucial as identifying talent on the pitch.

However, Hoffman v Finalto confirms that transaction documents, signing protocols, non-reliance wording and disclosure letters can, in the right context, support an argument that warranty statements also operated...

The Graduate visa to Skilled Worker visa switch allows an international graduate already in the UK to move from temporary post-study work permission into a sponsored employment route.

Break clauses in commercial leases offer tenants the opportunity to exit early, but executing them requires meticulous attention to legal detail and strict compliance with conditions. This guide examines the ten most frequent and costly errors tenants make when attempting to exercise break clauses without professional legal assistance, from serving notices incorrectly to failing to meet financial obligations and vacancy requirements.

The FCA has published a consultation paper (CP26/23) on targeted changes to the scope and proportionality of the Consumer Duty, to clarify its application in wholesale markets.

In an environment defined by geopolitical uncertainty and rising production pressures, aerospace and defence supply chains have become a strategic priority underpinning capability and resilience. This analysis explores how organisations are navigating disruption through diversification, innovation, and collaborative procurement strategies to maintain delivery momentum and sustain industrial capability.

A Scottish court ruling reveals that the Prescription (Scotland) 2018 Act did not soften the harsh prescription regime as intended, with the prescriptive period potentially beginning before claimants are aware that loss has been caused by a legal wrong. The Ogilvie Construction case demonstrates how economic loss claims may prescribe before parties discover defects are attributable to breaches of duty, creating significant implications for construction disputes.