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The dangers of using AI for your drafting needs
Although it may seem alluring to use an AI model to draft legal documents, especially given their speed and ease of use, there are significant dangers to this approach of which any founder or business owner alike should be aware.

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The dangers of using AI for your drafting needs

August 2025
Upward-only rent reviews to be banned in new commercial leases
Under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, currently before Parliament, upward-only rent review clauses will be banned in all new commercial leases and lease renewals.

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Upward-only rent reviews to be banned in new commercial leases

July 2025
High Court rules tenants cannot recover insurance commissions from landlords
The High Court has ruled that landlords cannot recover insurance commissions from tenants unless expressly allowed in the lease, potentially exposing landlords to restitution claims over improper charges.

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High Court rules tenants cannot recover insurance commissions from landlords

July 2025
Major changes to skilled worker sponsorship to take effect from 22 July 2025
From 22 July 2025, the UK will raise salary and skill thresholds for Skilled Worker visas, meaning many lower-skilled roles will no longer qualify for sponsorship prompting urgent action from employers with sponsorship licences.

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Major changes to skilled worker sponsorship to take effect from 22 July 2025

July 2025

Latest Transactions & Cases

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Joelson advises Capacitas on its investment from Pelican Capital
Joelson has advised Capacitas Limited on its strategic investment from Pelican Capital.

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Joelson advises Capacitas on its investment from Pelican Capital

July 2025
Joelson Advises Calo on Strategic UK Expansion Through Dual Acquisition
Joelson has advised Calo on its entry into the UK market through the acquisition of two established ready-meal delivery brands.

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Joelson Advises Calo on Strategic UK Expansion Through Dual Acquisition

May 2025
Joelson advises Tenzing on its investment from Heineken UK
Joelson has advised natural energy drink brand Tenzing on its recent minority investment from Heineken UK.

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Joelson advises Tenzing on its investment from Heineken UK

May 2025
Joelson advises the Founder of Biotiful Gut Health on its sale to Müller
Joelson has successfully advised the Founder of Biotiful on the sale of the business to Müller

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Joelson advises the Founder of Biotiful Gut Health on its sale to Müller

April 2025

Partnerships

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Joelson Renews Partnership with Blue Earth Summit and Forum for 2025
Joelson is delighted to announce that it is renewing its partnership with Blue Earth Summit as the BE100 Partner and Blue Earth Forum Major Partner for 2025.

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Joelson Renews Partnership with Blue Earth Summit and Forum for 2025

May 2025
Legal Kryptonite: How the Right Legal Partner Can Supercharge Your CPG Growth
Managing Partners Phil Hails-Smith and Paul Chiappe were guests on Brand Growth Heroes' latest podcast

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Legal Kryptonite: How the Right Legal Partner Can Supercharge Your CPG Growth

March 2025
Joelson announces partnership with Blue Earth as Official Partner
Joelson, a leading London law firm, announces its partnership with Blue Earth on the upcoming Blue Earth Forum and Blue Earth Summit events this year.

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Joelson announces partnership with Blue Earth as Official Partner

April 2024
Joelson announces Community Partnership with British Asian Entrepreneurs
Joelson, a leading west end London law firm, announces today its exclusive community partnership with the British Asian Entrepreneurs HQ (BAE).

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Joelson announces Community Partnership with British Asian Entrepreneurs

November 2023

Latest Podcasts

Bread & Jam Festival LIVE: From startup to sold, what it takes to exit on top
Phil Hails-Smith joined a live podcast on a panel at the recent Bread & Jam Festival on the topic of how to exit your business on top

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Bread & Jam Festival LIVE: From startup to sold, what it takes to exit on top

August 2025
Joelson LLP: 26 Years of Pioneering Purpose, Partnership, and Progress
Managing Partners Phil Hails-Smith and Paul Chiappe join Blue Earth for their latest podcast

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Joelson LLP: 26 Years of Pioneering Purpose, Partnership, and Progress

July 2025
Law Meets Impact, Rethinking Sustainability in Professional Services
Managing Partner Phil Hail-Smith joins FuturePlus on their latest Business of Sustainability podcast

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Law Meets Impact, Rethinking Sustainability in Professional Services

June 2025
Legal Kryptonite: How the Right Legal Partner Can Supercharge Your CPG Growth
Managing Partners Phil Hails-Smith and Paul Chiappe were guests on Brand Growth Heroes' latest podcast

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Legal Kryptonite: How the Right Legal Partner Can Supercharge Your CPG Growth

March 2025

Latest Firm News

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Our Deal Highlights: 2024
We're pleased to release our deal highlights from 2024

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Our Deal Highlights: 2024

March 2025
Joelson expands Corporate & Commercial practice, hiring Una Deretic as Partner
Joelson, the leading West End London law firm, announces today it is bolstering its Corporate & Commercial practice with the hire of Una Deretic, as Partner.

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Joelson expands Corporate & Commercial practice, hiring Una Deretic as Partner

September 2024
Joelson releases first Impact Report (2023-24)
Joelson, the leading London law firm, publishes its first Impact Report as a certified B Corp, highlighting its commitment to sustainable and ethical business practices and using business as a force for good.

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Joelson releases first Impact Report (2023-24)

September 2024
Joelson wins Ecologi ‘For Our Planet’ Silver Award on Earth Day
Joelson, a leading London law firm, has been awarded Ecologi’s ‘For Our Planet’ Silver Award this Earth Day.

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Joelson wins Ecologi ‘For Our Planet’ Silver Award on Earth Day

April 2024

Videos

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City Harvest

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City Harvest
Founders Fireside: The Little Moons story
Little Moons Co-Founders Vivien & Howard Wong spoke at our Founders Fireside event in June 2022 and shared their unique experience building a successful food brand.

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Founders Fireside: The Little Moons story
Art Exhibition Event
In July 2023 Joelson transformed it's offices into an Art Exhibition to provide much needed gallery space in London for aspiring artists.

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Art Exhibition Event
Founders Fireside: The allplants story
Jonathan Petrides, Co-Founder and CEO of allplants spoke at our Founders Fireside event on 2nd March 2022.

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Founders Fireside: The allplants story
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