The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw

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,…

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 unde…

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 stan…

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 …

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.

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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 comm…

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-friend…

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 wee…

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-…

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 …

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 scop…

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 re…

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 …

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 …

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 r…

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 beh…

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…

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 …

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 regula…

Universal’s plan to build a 476-acre resort near Bedford isn’t just a playground for James Bond, wizards and dinosaurs, it’s a six-year case study in IP licensing, land assembly, environmental compli…