Comment & Opinion

Martyn’s Law introduces a new legal duty for organisations to consider terrorism risks in their day-to-day operations. Engaging with the statutory guidance early will help organisations implement proportionate measures, demonstrate compliance, and better protect their people and reputation.

“Welcome to the May 2026 edition of our Technology & Digital round-up. This month we’re looking at practical steps to strengthen cyber resilience; the latest on the EU AI Act including high-risk systems; the imminent new right to raise data protection complaints direct with organisations; and much more.”

“Cyber risk is no longer confined within your own systems, it’s embedded across interconnected supply chains where access can be as valuable as disruption.”

“This edition of Legal Horizon highlights the pace and breadth of legal change affecting businesses, from climate and ESG developments to rising cyber risk, corporate liability and major employment reform.”

“Regulatory and market change across infrastructure and energy is accelerating, with major UK and EU reforms reshaping power markets, planning and industrial policy.”

“Product safety reform, ESG compliance, waste and packaging regimes, and growing scrutiny of marketing and supply‑chain practices are converging with geopolitical, economic and logistical pressures across the manufacturing horizon.”

“Welcome to the April 2026 edition of our Technology & Digital round-up. This month we’re looking at a flurry of urgent warnings to businesses to act now on cyber threats; the government’s £500 million Sovereign AI initiative; and the latest from the ICO on automated decision-making, including in recruitment.”

“Decarbonisation, AI-driven development and workforce reform continue to reshape the legal and commercial landscape for logistics operators and investors alike.”

“Environmental sustainability and ESG reporting are increasingly an area of focus across the UK build sector. In this article, we offer legal and practical considerations for those turning to technology to help meet the challenge.”

“With geopolitical instability driving delays, shortages and rising costs across all sectors, we explain how proactive contract management can help businesses respond effectively to supply chain disruption, navigate disputes, and build resilience for the future.”