E-Commerce Law
Legal infrastructure for the digital economy.
The digital economy operates at pace, and businesses trading online face a unique set of legal obligations that are constantly evolving. Our e-commerce law team helps digital businesses build compliant, scalable legal frameworks that support rapid growth while managing regulatory risk.
From marketplace platforms processing millions of transactions to direct-to-consumer brands entering new markets, we advise on the full spectrum of e-commerce legal issues. The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 impose detailed pre-contractual information requirements and a 14-day cancellation right for distance selling. The Online Safety Act 2023 introduces new duties on platforms. We help businesses navigate these obligations alongside UK GDPR, payment processing regulations, and cross-border digital trade requirements — delivering practical advice that is technology-aware and designed for the realities of modern digital commerce.
Online Terms & Consumer Compliance
Drafting compliant website terms, privacy policies, and consumer-facing documentation that build trust and withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Platform & Marketplace Regulation
Navigating the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape governing online platforms and digital marketplaces.
Digital Payments & Financial Regulation
Ensuring your payment processing and fintech integrations meet UK financial regulatory requirements.
Cross-Border Digital Trade
Managing the legal complexities of selling digital products and services across international markets.
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by our clients
“Masl Legal guided us through a £4.5m cross-border acquisition involving companies in two jurisdictions, navigating complex rules of origin requirements under the UK-EU TCA and securing HMRC advance rulings on customs classification. Their ability to coordinate legal, customs, and tax workstreams simultaneously saved us months. We completed the entire transaction within 14 weeks — our previous advisers had estimated six months.”
Kieran M.
CEO, international logistics group with operations in 3 EU markets
“When we engaged Masl Legal for our corporate restructuring, we were preparing for a seed fundraise while simultaneously integrating an acquisition. Their corporate team structured a group reorganisation that satisfied our incoming investor's requirements, preserved our R&D tax credit eligibility, and resolved legacy shareholder issues through a bespoke drag-along mechanism. The transaction completed on schedule and we closed our £2m seed round three weeks later.”
Rebecca H.
CFO, high-growth fintech company with 30 employees
