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Influencer Marketing Part 3: Considerations for Businesses Working with Influencers
24 March 2025
In the era of digital marketing, influencer partnerships have become an essential strategy for many businesses looking to enhance brand visibility and drive consumer engagement. However, working with influencers requires careful consideration to ensure that the collaboration is successful and legally compliant. Below are some key factors that brands should take into account when considering […]
Influencer Marketing Part 2: Legal Considerations
24 March 2025
Welcome to part 2 of our series on influencer marketing. Whether you are a high-profile influencer, a household name, or a micro-influencer with a smaller following, you are all bound by the same legal requirements. Social media endorsements are a form of advertising and, as such, are governed by various laws, particularly those relating to […]
Influencer Marketing Part 1: Why Businesses Partner with Influencers
24 March 2025
To boost sales and improve visibility, more and more businesses are turning to influencers for marketing support. Some reports suggest that 1 in 8 businesses already use influencers, and this number is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. The global influencer marketing industry has more than doubled in size since 2019. In 2022, […]
Guarding Trade Secrets in the AI Era: Key Takeaways from the Google Trade Secret Theft
20 March 2025
In today’s fast-paced commercial landscape, as technology continues to evolve rapidly, protecting trade secrets has become increasingly vital. A recent high-profile case involving the theft of Google’s AI trade secrets highlights the importance of having strong intellectual property strategies, especially for companies in the tech sector. Theft of Google’s Trade Secrets The case in question […]
Berry Smith Appointed as One of Five Legal Experts to Support the Welsh Government
20 March 2025
We are proud to announce that Berry Smith has been appointed as one of only five law firms selected to support the Welsh Government in its ongoing legal affairs and initiatives. Berry Smith has been appointed to provide legal services across the following areas: Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Major IT & Commercial Contracts, Planning & […]
The High Cost of Breaking an NDA: A £2.1 Million Lesson
14 March 2025
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are often the first step in business collaborations, acting as a protective shield over sensitive information. While they are typically seen as a precaution, their legal power is rarely tested—until now. Salica Investments, formerly Hambro Perks, learned this the hard way when the court ordered them to pay £2.1 million to Henderson […]
Berry Smith Solicitors Featured in BBC Article on Leasehold Reform
14 March 2025
Read the full BBC article here. The UK Labour government has announced plans to ban new leaseholds and introduce measures to protect homeowners from unfair management practices. These proposed changes aim to ensure greater transparency and fairness for leaseholders, particularly regarding service charges and property management. As part of the discussion, Simon Care, Partner at Berry Smith Lawyers, shared his […]
Musicians Protest UK’s AI Copyright Changes
12 March 2025
On 25 February, more than a thousand musicians—including Cat Stevens, Damon Albarn, Annie Lennox, and Kate Bush—released a silent album in protest against the UK government’s planned changes to copyright law, which could allow tech firms to train artificial intelligence models using their work. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made his stance on AI clear. […]
Successful Commercial Property Restructuring for Tiny Rebel
11 March 2025
Cardiff, Wales – Berry Smith Lawyers is pleased to announce the successful completion of a commercial property restructuring and grant of finance for Wales’s largest craft brewer, Tiny Rebel, advising on the commercial property restructuring of the Tiny Rebel Brewery and the company’s headquarters based at Wern Industrial Estate in Newport. The matter was handled […]
The Importance of Precise Wording in Contract Drafting
6 March 2025
Your Words Matter in Contract Drafting On 4 February 2025, the Court of Appeal delivered its judgment in EE Ltd v Virgin Mobile Telecoms Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 70, a contractual dispute between EE Ltd and Virgin Mobile Telecoms Ltd. Background The dispute centred on EE’s provision of 2G to 4G (but not 5G) mobile […]
Ensuring Valid Consent in Data Protection: Our Key Legal Insights
6 March 2025
In RTM v Bonne Terre Ltd and Another [2025] EWHC 111 (KB), the High Court examined the validity of consent in data protection law, particularly regarding the use of personal data for targeted marketing. Background The claimant, RTM, a reformed gambling addict, brought a claim against Bonne Terre Ltd, which operates as Sky Betting & […]
Business Property Relief Changes to Remain
6 March 2025
The 2024 Autumn Budget proposed changes to Inheritance Tax reliefs, which ministers have continued to support despite opposition. As a result, the planned changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) outlined in the 2024 Autumn Budget are set to remain. What Are the Changes? The Autumn Budget announced reforms to Business Property Relief. From 6 April […]