Legal In-House Insights: Leases, AI and Workplace Investigations

In this Legal In-House Insights webinar, our leading lawyers cover critical updates and practical guidance on commercial leases, artificial intelligence in contracts, and workplace investigations. Hosted by Mohammad Akeel Latif (Partner and Head of the Corporate Team), this session brings together specialist insights from across real estate, litigation, commercial, and employment law. 📌 Topics covered: • Common pitfalls in commercial lease break clauses and lease renewals • Avoiding invalid break notices and compliance risks • Section 1954 Act lease renewal rights and tenant protections • Key considerations when negotiating heads of terms in commercial leases • Rent reviews, service charges, repair obligations, and alienation clauses • The rise of AI in commercial contracts • Risk allocation in AI-enabled solutions and vendor contract negotiation • Intellectual property, liability, and data protection risks in AI tools • Governance, due diligence, and “human in the loop” safeguards • Managing workplace investigations in an evolving legal landscape • Confidentiality, privilege, whistleblowing, and data protection issues • Handling witnesses, anonymity, and procedural fairness • Regulatory and reputational risks for employers and in-house teams 💬 Speakers featured: • Karen Taylor (Legal Director, Property Litigation Team) • Andrew Stone (Partner, Commercial Property Team) • Richard Meehan (Partner, Commercial Team) • Victoria Davies (Legal Director, Employment Team) Designed for in-house lawyers, HR professionals, and compliance teams, this session provides practical guidance on managing legal risk in fast-changing commercial and employment environments. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Seminar Overview 02:10 – Break Clauses: Key Risks & Common Pitfalls 10:45 – Lease Renewals & Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Notices 18:30 – Heads of Terms: Commercial Real Estate Negotiation Tips 28:15 – Rent Reviews, Service Charges & Lease Obligations 35:40 – Artificial Intelligence in Commercial Contracts 44:10 – AI Contract Risks: IP, Liability & Data Protection 52:30 – AI Governance, Due Diligence & Contract Safeguards 01:00:15 – Workplace Investigations: Legal Framework & Risks 01:07:40 – Confidentiality, Privilege & Managing Evidence 01:15:20 – Whistleblowing, Data Protection & Tribunal Risk 01:23:10 – Investigation Outcomes & Best Practice If you have any further questions on these legal in-house insights, contact us. 📞Telephone: 0161 941 4000 📧Email: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information discussed in this video was correct at the time of recording. Due to the fast-changing nature of law, some information may become outdated over time. Please speak to the Myerson Solicitors Team for current guidance. Follow Us 👇 Facebook:   / myersonsolicitors   LinkedIn:   / myersonsolicitors   Instagram:   / myerson.solicitors   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uoCWKC... #InHouseCounsel #CommercialLaw #EmploymentLaw #ArtificialIntelligence #LegalInsights