Michelle Rule
Legal Director
Corporate, Commercial & Finance
+44 20 3206 2856
Email Michelle
michelle.rule@smb.london
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Michelle is a Legal Director in the Technology, Corporate & Commercial teams.
She is a specialist commercial lawyer and advises clients on day-to-day business issues, with a focus on advising, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial, technology and intellectual property contracts, including software agreements, terms of business and supply of goods and services agreements as well as advising organisations on data protection considerations and compliance.
Michelle joined the firm in 2021 following periods working in private practice and in-house for a renewable energy developer. Michelle retrained as a solicitor in 2008, following 12 years working in digital media and technology businesses as a product manager and IT director.
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Insights featuring Michelle
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1st December 2025AI Regulation: Compliance
This article examines three significant case studies that demonstrate how emerging technologies intersect with key areas of law and regulation. These include: the use of AI-based chatbots for customer service in the context of consumer rights; generative AI in relation to the Online Safety Act; and the application of generative AI in creating advertisements under the CAP Code.
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30th June 2025Consumer Law Elements of DMCC
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024 (DMCC) regulates large technology providers, expands CMA powers, and introduces new consumer protections.
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27th March 2025The Online Safety Act: What Digital Providers Must Do to Stay Compliant in 2025
The Online Safety Act (OSA) establishes a broad regulatory framework for providers of user-to-user services and search services with links to the UK. Service providers that fail to comply with the OSA face serious financial and legal consequences. Notably, Ofcom has the authority to impose fines of up to £18 million or 10% of global revenue, making non-compliance a significant risk for digital businesses.
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News featuring Michelle
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24th February 2026 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
SMB advises John Gore Productions, on its investment into the production company Deep Fusion Films
We’re delighted to have advised our client, John Gore Productions, on its investment into the production company Deep Fusion Films.
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11th February 2026 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
SMB has advised the majority shareholders of long-standing client, Exile Group
SMB has advised the majority shareholders of long-standing client, Exile Group on its minority stake sale to private equity firm Bridgepoint.
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1st April 2025
SMB announces 2025 promotions
SMB is pleased to share a roster of new promotions across several practice areas within the firm. Congratulations to our newest Partners and Legal Director.
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