“Clubs depend on public trust to attract talent, engage supporters, secure sponsorships, and maintain commercial relationships.”

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.”