Insights & Events

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.

From collaborative construction contracting, through sustainability and supply chain reporting, to ID verification requirements, and banning NDAs in relation to harassment/victimisation – developments highlighted in this edition of Legal Horizon.

Ahead of the summer recess, the judges sitting in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) handed down not one but six judgments. Demonstrating the versatility of the IPEC as a forum, these cases covered a wide range of sectors and subject matter.

The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is set to shake up UK employment law and could reshape how organisations hire, manage, and engage with workers. Here’s a quick rundown of the key proposals and what they could mean for your business – focusing on the construction and logistics sectors.

If you deal with products like coffee, cocoa, or palm oil, you’ll need to prove your supply chain isn’t linked to deforestation and submit a formal statement to the EU.

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.

Amid geopolitical uncertainty, the logistics sector is demonstrating resilience and revolution across the board. From the latest AI and humanoid developments, to reinvigoration of the UK’s water networks, and with significant public infrastructure spending commitments, the outlook for the sector is one of strength and innovation.

Sustainability and transparency continue to be key drivers – influencing businesses’ reporting, operations and strategic considerations. But as we move into the second half of 2025, we’re beginning to see a move towards simplification, rather than proliferation, of ESG regulation. In Legal Horizon, we provide bitesize updates for your business, on ‘need to know’ developments across the sustainability, regulatory, commercial and employment landscape.