United Kingdom: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

The UK's data centre landscape is shaped by a complex interplay of technical requirements, economic factors, and strategic considerations.

Online retailers targeting EU consumers face a critical compliance deadline requiring implementation of a two-stage withdrawal and confirmation system for distance contracts. The new Article 11(a) of the EU Consumer Rights Directive mandates specific technical and procedural requirements that must be integrated across all consumer-facing interfaces by June 2026.

The last panel session of GALA 2026 brought together speakers from Germany, Poland, India, Colombia, Mexico and the United States to cover a remarkably wide range of regulatory and legal developments...

The UK and Gulf Cooperation Council have finalized a comprehensive free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on 93% of UK exports worth £580 million annually.

The Media Act 2024 granted Ofcom new powers to create and enforce a new content standards Code for video-on-demand services (ie streaming services).

On 9 March 2026, the UK government published the Fraud Strategy 2026–2029: Disrupting crime, supporting economic resilience and delivering justice (the Strategy), replacing the 2023–2025 framework.

Belfast partners Ciara Fulton, Katey Dixon and Olivia O'Kane discuss Northern Ireland's thriving tech start-up ecosystem, the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on business development...

AI-generated music has become commercially mainstream, yet the legal framework governing it remains uncertain. The industry is currently being shaped through litigation, private licensing deals, and emerging regulation, creating a complex landscape where businesses must navigate unresolved questions about copyright, authorship, and liability while AI music continues to be widely used and monetised.

The UK has been here before. Every time a major sporting event lands on British soil, Parliament commits to pass bespoke legislation to protect commercial revenue and deter ambush marketing.

Patagonia's trademark infringement lawsuit against drag queen climate activist Pattie Gonia has sparked debate about the balance between protecting intellectual property rights and managing public relations fallout. The outdoor clothing company's legal action, following Pattie Gonia's trademark application for her name on clothing goods, raises questions about when brand enforcement becomes counterproductive and whether earlier intervention could have prevented the controversy.

The last panel session of GALA 2026 brought together speakers from Germany, Poland, India, Colombia, Mexico and the United States to cover a remarkably wide range of regulatory and legal developments...

We recently hosted a panel at the bi-annual GALA Global Conference in London, discussing how self-regulation can tackle today's global advertising challenges with leading advertising lawyers from around...