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Protecting Your Commercial Edge: Understanding Restrictive Covenants in Commercial Contracts

What would you do if a former contractor walked away with your biggest customer? In a market defined by rapid…
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Rightly Contested or Udderly Ridiculous – What the “Post Milk Generation” Trade Mark Case Means for Brand Owners

Branding meets regulation and regulation wins. The Supreme Court has made it clear that even a single “milk” reference can…
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Burnt or Bruised? Think Twice Before You Terminate that Contract

When parties enter into a contract, they do so with the expectation that each side will perform its obligations. However,…
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Taylor Swift Moves to Block “Swift Home” Trade Mark: What This Dispute Tells Us About Brand Protection in the UK

Earlier this month, it was reported that Cathay Home Inc., a bedding and home goods company supplying major retailers such…
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Capping Liability in Commercial Contracts: The Fundamentals

A supplier charges £50,000 for a services contract. A year later, a dispute arises and without a cap on liability,…
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Legal Update for 2026: What every business needs to know about commercial law changes

2025 was a transformative year for UK and EU commercial law, with many updates due to come into effect this…
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Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Negotiating a Business Deal

In a time where deals can be struck over email, WhatsApp, and even phone calls, businesses often assume their standard…
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Tips for Handling a Cyber Incident

Cyber incidents have shifted from rare events to a common occurrence. The legal and commercial consequences can be severe, ranging…
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The Strategic Importance of Trade Mark Registration: Myths vs Reality

Trade mark registration is a critical yet often misunderstood piece of brand protection and commercial strategy….
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What is a regulated activity?

In a financial services context, the term regulated activity carries significant weight. It refers to specific types of business activity…
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Strategic Flow-Ups: Embedding Supplier Obligations Without Jeopardising the Deal

The Herrington Carmichael commercial team were instructed to assist our client, a global service provider of cloud and digital services,…
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Navigating Complex Contracts in the Renewable Energy Sector

Our client had successfully secured a competitive tender to supply energy solutions to the customers of a global retail business….