Theo is a Trainee in the Real Estate team.
Prior to joining SMB, Theo worked at an international law firm, supporting lawyers on the legal issues arising from emerging technologies. His work focused on matters relating to blockchain, NFTs, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse. He also helped drive cross-practice business development initiatives, including thought leadership and client training. Additionally, he completed a client secondment during his time at the firm.
Before working in law, Theo worked at a music copyright collective, using data insights to produce reports and analysis on industry trends. He also worked in the sales team of an IT and telecoms company.
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Insights featuring Theo
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13th June 2025Law Commission Consultation: Interim Statement on Business Tenancies
Following its first consultation on the future of security of tenure for business tenants under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (“Act”), the Law Commission has issued an interim statement, indicating that only limited reforms are currently being proposed.
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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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26th February 2025AI needs data, creatives need protection – can the UK balance both?
After ten weeks, the UK government’s consultation on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI) closed last night. Launched on 17 December 2024, the consultation invited input from creatives, AI companies, and industry stakeholders alike, reflecting the government’s ongoing efforts in “supporting the growth of the creative industries and AI sectors while recognising the value of human-centred activity.
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News featuring Theo
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12th March 2025
SMB staff help out at The Soup Kitchen
Earlier this week Senior Associate, John Harrington, and Trainee, Theo Harding, spent a morning at The Soup Kitchen London, our Charity of The Year for 2025.
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4th February 2025
EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act – first measures to take effect from 2nd February 2025
The EU is taking a hard line on its approach to regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) compared to international peers, including the UK. The EU’s first wave of AI activity bans are due to come into force on 02 February 2025.
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