In-House Insights

The Court of Appeal has handed down an important judgment (RTM v Bonne Terre Ltd & Anor) on the meaning of “consent” in the context of data protection and ePrivacy law.

The conflict in Iran is creating wide-ranging insurance challenges, from supply chain disruption and rising energy costs to complex claims across aviation, marine, cyber and property lines. As losses mount, businesses must carefully assess coverage and potential gaps.

ESG developments in early 2026 highlight rising tensions between corporate accountability and activist pressure, alongside increasing regulatory divergence across jurisdictions. Key legal cases and reforms are reshaping the risk landscape for multinational organisations.

Implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) continues this year, although some measures have been delayed.

OFSI is investigating up to five suspected cyber sanctions breaches - the first since the regime was introduced over five years ago - all involving financial services firms.