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The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host.
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In an era where social media can propel a complaint to millions within hours, brand reputation has never been more fragile — or more powerful. One post, one misjudged partnership, one policy misstep: that’s all it takes to send years of brand trust into spiralling. But with the right commercial and legal strategies, damage doesn’t have to mean disaster. In this episode we explore how businesses build trust, manage crises, and rebuild when things go wrong, what effective brand protection real...
Public listings in London have plunged to thirty‑year lows even as takeover bids soar. This episode BCLP explores the forces behind stalled IPO pipelines from shifting valuations to regulatory quirks, and reveals how law firms steer clients through the rising tide of acquisitions. More about BCLP: In the heart of London, you’ll find a dynamic office where nearly 700 lawyers tackle complex projects for leading global clients. You’ll quickly become immersed in a hub for high-profile work acros...
From uninterrupted power supplies to rigorous cooling requirements and airtight security measures, data centre deals have never been more complex. This episode explores the legal strategies that underpin one of Britain’s fastest‑growing industries. More about Clyde & Co: Clyde & Co is a global law firm providing a complete service to clients in its core sectors of insurance, transport, energy, infrastructure and trade & commodities. We’re growing and transforming our business and ...
With nearly two fifths of the world’s carbon output tied to bricks and mortar, investors, developers and occupiers face a new regulatory era. Our guest from BCLP examines how EPC ratings and MEE standards dictate lettability, the role of green lease drafting in aligning stakeholders, and the exemptions that could spare some buildings from costly retrofits. Hear the legal insights redefining sustainable property. More about BCLP: In the heart of London, you’ll find a dynamic office where nearl...
Buy now pay later has revolutionised online spending, especially for younger shoppers seeking interest-free funding but escaped the checks that govern credit cards and loans. The FCA is closing that gap with proposals for affordability testing on even the smallest purchases, Financial Ombudsman access and lender support obligations. Legal teams will steer clients through authorisation, data-protection challenges and advertising compliance. Explore how regulation will alter the BNPL market and...
The right partnership can drive sales. The wrong one can cause a PR disaster. With influencer marketing reshaping brand strategy, lawyers are managing complex reputational and contractual dynamics. The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host. This story was taken from a live conversation a few months ago. If you don't wan...
Law firms, tech platforms and consumer brands are all caught in the data crossfire. With no unified global law, the challenge is staying compliant while staying competitive. Privacy has become a commercial asset—mishandle it, and the damage goes far beyond the legal department. The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host. ...
In this episode, we unpack how politics, law, and global events collide—shaping legal practice in real-time. From the war in Ukraine to data compliance and force majeure clauses, this beginner-friendly session explores how geopolitical developments impact legal decision-making, client onboarding, deal flow, and contractual safeguards. We also dive into how lawyers use cross-practice collaboration, sanctions checks, and scenario planning to future-proof their advice. Whether you're prepping fo...
Tesla once drove the EV revolution, but is the battery finally running low on the hype? With plummeting sales, a shrinking market share and Elon’s latest headlines more circus than strategy, this week we explore what Tesla’s shifting fortunes mean for the auto industry, the investors backing the ride and the legal and commercial risks ahead. From falling demand to rising competitors, it’s a tale of market dominance, public spectacle and whether a once-unstoppable brand can still keep its whee...
Entertainment giants Disney and Universal have joined forces to take legal action against Midjourney, an AI firm accused of generating unauthorised images of iconic characters including Elsa, Spider-Man, and Darth Vader. With billions at stake, this groundbreaking case will redefine the boundaries between AI creativity, copyright law, and brand protection. This episode dives into why the outcome matters for businesses, creators, and lawyers alike, and how it could reshape the future of artifi...
Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand Rhode has been snapped up by e.l.f. Beauty in a deal worth up to $1 billion, but this story isn’t just about celebrity clout. It’s about how lawyers help startups grow smart, scale fast, and sell big. From trademarks and contracts to regulatory red flags and due diligence, this episode breaks down the legal strategy behind startup success, and what it takes to build a brand buyers actually want. The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, helps you build yo...
Cyber risk is no longer just an IT issue, it's a boardroom problem and a legal goldmine. This episode unpacks the proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, exploring how it expands regulatory scope, introduces tougher reporting rules, and creates new commercial risks and opportunities. Whether advising on compliance, crafting client briefings or mapping out digital supply chains, lawyers will play a key role. Perfect for those who want to understand the business behind the breaches and how...
A new agreement between the UK and EU marks a shift toward closer cooperation, with promises of economic growth, cheaper goods and easier cross-border movement. But for lawyers and businesses, the real story lies in the detail. From contract revisions to regulatory changes, there's plenty for law firms to assist clients with across sectors like food, transport, education and manufacturing. This week’s episode breaks down what the deal includes, why it matters commercially, and how it reshapes...
Stadium naming rights are more than a branding exercise. Behind every headline deal is a legal minefield of exclusivity clauses, IP protections, reputational risk planning and regulatory hoops. This week’s episode breaks down the contracts that give brands their pitch-side presence, and why lawyers are key to making the whole thing work. From Premier League stadiums to more humble local grounds, we unpack how legal teams structure, protect and futureproof one of sport’s most high-stakes comme...
Wage rises usually sound like good news, but the 2025 increases to the UK’s minimum wage and National Insurance contributions are creating real challenges for businesses, especially those with tight margins. In this episode, we explore how the changes affect law firms both as employers and advisors, what clients in sectors like retail, care and hospitality will need help with, and how legal work is already shifting as a result. From employment contracts to automation plans, the ripple effects...
This week’s episode dives into Garfield AI, the UK’s first ever SRA-approved law firm run by artificial intelligence. Focused on debt recovery for SMEs, its approval marks a turning point for legal regulation, pricing models and professional responsibility. We unpack what this means for law firms, how it could change the client experience, and why aspiring (and practicing) lawyers need to understand the commercial and ethical implications. The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, help...
Legal settlements might seem like quiet agreements behind closed doors, but they’re strategic decisions that shape reputations, finances and futures. In this episode, we explore the human stories behind high-profile cases like Prince Harry’s privacy settlement, Freddie Flintoff’s Top Gear crash and Mastercard’s £200m class action payout. Discover how lawyers carefully use confidentiality clauses, timing and PR to manage risks, protect clients and control headlines. Tune in to gain insights yo...
Corporate clients are no longer asking if law firms use AI, they’re demanding to know how. As clients begin measuring AI-readiness as a key scoring point, firms are under pressure to adopt tools that promise efficiency, value, and competitive edge. This episode breaks down the shift from hype to expectation, the real risks and rewards of generative AI in legal work, and how in-house teams are reshaping the market – all through a SWOT lens built for commercial lawyers in the making. The Commer...
Easter brought more than chocolate eggs for M&S this year, as a cyber attack left stores without contactless payments, VPNs down, and legal teams in overdrive. From missed sales to GDPR duties, this episode unpacks how cyber attacks trigger a full-scale legal response, why in-house and external teams race to manage the fallout, and how future regulatory scrutiny and supplier disputes could keep this crisis on the commercial agenda long after the tills are back online. The Commercial Aware...
A US judge has ruled that Google’s online advertising empire is less fairground, more monopoly board, finding the tech giant guilty of anti-competitive practices across its ad-tech stack. With regulators circling on both sides of the Atlantic, this episode unpacks how competition law is being wielded against Big Tech, why Google’s grip on digital ads could be prised open, and what this means for the commercial world. The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, helps you build your ...
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