Legal AI is typically sold as a way for law firms and in-house teams to do more with fewer lawyers. But its most significant impact may be elsewhere. As AI makes legal leverage increasingly portable, senior lawyers can build larger, more profitable and more sustainable practices outside the traditional partnership model. The result could reshape not only how legal services are delivered, but where the profession's most experienced lawyers choose to work.

It usually starts well: the pitch lands and a term sheet call is booked. Then the due diligence questionnaire arrives. Who owns the code? Why does a departed co-founder still hold 30% of the shares? The obstacles that slow a fundraising are rarely about the product. They are legal and structural problems created in a company’s early years. In this article, Jamie Tredgold looks at what investors and lenders really check, and how founders can put their house in order before the

A practical guide to UAE employment law for founders and business owners, covering Federal, DIFC and ADGM employment regimes, hiring, termination and workforce planning.

The most successful businesses rarely grow in isolation. Whether entering new markets, accessing specialist capabilities or testing new opportunities, strategic partnerships can create value that would be difficult to achieve independently. This article examines the collaboration spectrum, common legal pitfalls and the practical steps businesses should take to build partnerships that remain effective as they evolve.

In the UAE, governing law and jurisdiction clauses can have a significant impact on how a dispute is resolved, the procedures that apply, the courts that hear it and the ease with which any resulting judgment or award can be enforced. This article examines those choices and the practical considerations businesses should bear in mind when negotiating contracts.

Launching a business with co-founders is exciting, but it is also when some of the most important conversations are overlooked. Questions around ownership, decision-making, roles, funding, intellectual property and what happens if someone leaves can feel uncomfortable, yet they are often the root cause of disputes as a business grows. A well-drafted founders' agreement provides a roadmap for addressing those issues before they arise.