Insights & Events

As artificial intelligence reshapes the way construction, infrastructure and energy projects are conceived, delivered and managed, its transformative potential is becoming impossible to ignore. If you’re a stakeholder in this area, now is the time to understand how AI could be harnessed to supercharge your projects, while taking steps to stay ahead of the legal and operational challenges it could bring to your business.

Open RAN once promised to bring greater quality and choice for a mobile network operator’s RAN, but adoption has been limited due to many barriers to adoption such as cybersecurity risks, uncertainty on interoperability and the lack of mandatory standards. With significant collaboration, investment and government support, there is a world where the telecoms industry can unlock the benefits of widespread Open RAN adoption.

The UK Government’s Cyber Governance Code of Practice puts boards at the centre of your organisation’s cyber resilience. This isn’t just an IT issue anymore. With cyber threats escalating, the responsibility to prepare, respond, and recover now sits squarely with the board.

Security – whether in relation to technology and data, or in relation to geopolitics and its effect on supply chains, sites or staff – is high on the manufacturing board agenda, alongside tech innovation and the ongoing drive for sustainability, transparency and accountability.

Tech innovation, cybersecurity, geopolitical tensions, and the drive to decarbonise are all impacting the day job for logistics operators and developers. Our Logistics Horizon Scanner provides an ‘at a glance’ overview of key developments within the industry, and our sector-focused specialists can help you keep up-to-date and compliant, while you get the job done.

From sustainability to financial reporting, from equality and diversity to digital IDs, from cybersecurity to the latest in robotics, and covering all-manner of developments in between, our regular Legal Horizon publication highlights the news you need to keep your business informed and up to date.

This month we’re focusing on cybersecurity, tech innovation in the North East and how to protect your business from ransomware attacks.

This month we're focusing on landmark data protection rulings, international collaboration on AI and supercomputing, and major UK government funding initiatives aimed at driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructure.

Ransomware attacks will target an organisation’s IT systems through a variety of different methods, gain access and then encrypt their files and demand a ransom in order for the files to be released back. In those circumstances, a business is faced with the very difficult decision of whether they try and co-operate with the attacker by paying the ransom or don’t co-operate and see if they can isolate the attack from the rest of the network. Here’s what you need to know to protect your organisation and what to do in the event of an attack.

As cybercriminals grow increasingly sophisticated, organisations must take proactive steps to safeguard their systems, data and reputation. We outline the essential measures you should implement to prepare for and respond to cyber incidents effectively

Cyber threats are evolving - and so are the laws designed to combat them. The UK government is preparing to introduce the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, a major update to existing cyber legislation that will expand its scope and tighten obligations for businesses.

Geopolitical uncertainty and global trade disruption are impacting UK manufacturers and logistics operators. But tech and supply chain innovation, along with governmental focus on infrastructure and investment, are helping the sector to meet and overcome challenges. Shoring up contractual arrangements, to build in flexibility, resilience, and legal protections across supply chain operations, will be key to helping your business succeed.