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The making of a BCLP partner: commercial growth behind the scenes
This feature looks behind the scenes at how aspiring lawyers build commercial awareness from day one — from early client exposure to understanding how work is won, relationships are built and the firm grows.
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When AI goes too far: Grok, X, and the UK crackdown
X is under UK scrutiny after its AI tool Grok was used to generate indecent images of real people, including children. The case highlights the clash between fast-moving AI, platform responsibility, and the limits of regulation when harm spreads at scale.
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Bid war for Warner Bros: when more money is not the better deal
A higher price doesn’t always mean a better deal. When Warner Bros rejected Paramount’s $108bn bid in favour of a lower offer from Netflix, the decision came down to risk, certainty, and long-term value, not headline numbers.
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Clear for takeoff? Heathrow’s contested third runway
Heathrow says it’s ready to break ground on a £21bn third runway, promising more routes, more passengers and a bigger global hub within a decade. Airlines aren’t so sure. With regulators watching closely, costs rising and climate targets looming, the battle over who pays and who decides has only just taken off.
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Price traps exposed: inside the DMCC’s fight for fair online shopping with Lewis Silkin
The DMCC 2024 gives the Competition and Markets Authority new powers to crack down on drip pricing, fake reviews and subscription traps. But how aggressively will these rules be enforced, and what does this mean for online businesses and their customer journeys?
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Patent pending: how Trump’s tariff tests global pharma
A proposed 100% tariff on patented medicines could reshape global pharma. Donald Trump says it will boost US manufacturing, but will it disrupt supply chains, raise drug prices, and threaten innovation and access to medicines worldwide?
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The quiet giants of the digital age: How lawyers are powering the digital backbone
Data centres are fast becoming critical infrastructure, powering everything from cloud storage to AI. As demand surges, who funds and builds them, and how do lawyers balance power, land, finance and risk to keep the digital world running?
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Compliance crunch: insurers caught between growth and trust
UK insurance rules are set for their biggest shake-up since 2008. As the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority push for growth and faster approvals, can insurers expand without putting trust and consumer protection at risk?
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From forecourt to socket: how Britain gets EVs on the road
EVs are moving into the mainstream as the UK prepares to phase out petrol and diesel cars. But can charging networks and the power grid keep pace, and how should lawyers help clients navigate shifting incentives, infrastructure gaps and fast-moving tech?
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TikTok’s tug-of-war: data, trade, politics and power
A proposed deal to shift TikTok’s US operations under American control has turned data governance into a geopolitical flashpoint. When trade policy, national security and tech collide, who really holds the power, and where do lawyers fit in?
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The cost of a signature: The fallout from Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys
A single High Court ruling has sent shockwaves through litigation teams. Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys redraws the line between supporting and conducting litigation. But who is really authorised to act, and what does this mean for delegation, costs, and compliance?
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Power, liability and culture: Brabners shines the spotlight on sexual harassment law
From the BBC to viral workplace scandals, harassment claims are exposing the legal risks behind reputation and culture. Where do tribunals draw the line, and how can employers protect themselves when misconduct goes public?
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Stage fright for Ticketmaster: the legal stakes behind sold-out shows
Ticketmaster and Live Nation are under fire from the Federal Trade Commission over claims of price inflation and market abuse. Could this legal battle reshape live events, and what role are lawyers playing behind the scenes?
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Hiring under pressure: The reform that could rewrite recruitment
Proposed reforms could bring unfair dismissal rights from day one, reshaping how employers hire and fire. How would a statutory probation period change recruitment decisions, and are tribunals and businesses ready for the pressure this reform could bring?
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Behind the firewalls: The legal risks behind the Online Safety Act
The Online Safety Act is forcing platforms to rethink how they’re built and run, with tough new compliance duties and serious penalties. As Ofcom takes on enforcement, can tech companies comply without undermining privacy, and how will lawyers manage the risk?
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Price tags and policy shifts: Adidas’s legal response to US tariffs
After new US tariffs pushed costs up, Adidas has warned of higher prices and market fallout. When trade policy shifts overnight, how do tariffs reshape supply chains, and how can lawyers protect businesses when global rules suddenly change?
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Biscuit boom: Pladis’ £68m recipe for UK growth
Pladis is investing £68m to modernise UK factories through automation and greener production. But beyond biscuits, how do projects like this balance growth, ESG duties and risk, and what role do lawyers play when technology and policy are shifting fast?
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Whose line is it anyway? AI’s copyright conundrum
AI is rewriting the rules of copyright, blurring the line between human and machine creation. When algorithms learn from existing IP, who really owns the output, and how can lawyers manage risk without stifling innovation?
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Insolvency in retreat: the numbers behind England and Wales’ surprise drop
Insolvencies in England and Wales have fallen unexpectedly, with new figures from the Insolvency Service showing a sharp year-on-year drop. Is this a sign of real resilience, or just trouble postponed, and what should lawyers be warning clients about next?
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Reputation on the ropes: When brands face public backlash
In the age of viral outrage, brand trust can unravel in hours. When backlash hits, how should businesses respond, and when should lawyers step in to protect reputation before crisis turns into catastrophe?
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Understanding public markets in flux with BCLP: Listings fade as bids multiply
London’s IPO market is fading as takeovers and private deals surge, forcing companies to rethink where, and how, they grow. What’s driving this shift, and can regulatory reform revive public listings?
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Digital backbone: unpacking the data centre explosion with Clyde & Co
Data centres are now classed as critical national infrastructure, drawing intense legal and commercial scrutiny. What makes these contracts resilient, and how do lawyers balance power, security and sustainability when downtime isn’t an option?
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Green foundations: BCLP on the ESG overhaul of real estate
Buildings account for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, putting real estate at the centre of ESG reform. How are green leases, energy rules and due diligence reshaping property deals, and could one clause make or break the next transaction?
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The future of buy-now-pay-later schemes
Buy-now-pay-later is set for a regulatory overhaul as the Financial Conduct Authority moves to police a £13bn market. What will tougher affordability checks mean for lenders, retailers and consumers, and can 0% credit survive tighter rules?
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Follow for fallout: influencer deals and the legal risks
Influencer marketing is now central to brand strategy, with platforms like TikTok driving reach and revenue. But when reputations wobble or partnerships end, who bears the risk, and how can contracts protect both brands and creators when things go wrong?
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Data compliance meets commercial risk
Data compliance now sits at the heart of commercial risk, as global rules collide with fast-moving tech. With regimes like the EU’s GDPR and California’s CCPA, how can businesses protect trust and value, and how do lawyers keep control as data and AI evolve?
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