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Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

When it comes to AI, businesses must adapt... or risk getting left behind.

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Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

Ofcom questioned on consumer outcomes, social tariffs, vulnerability and dispute resolution | Ofcom publishes updated Network and Service Resilience Guidance

29/07/2026

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK government announces further measures to protect children online | EU expert panel recommends harmonised age restrictions on children's access...

29/07/2026

Read time 9m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK updates: New regulations limit use of automated vehicle terminology in marketing | Government consults on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships...

29/07/2026

Read time 5m

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

High‑Risk Providers (HRP) in the Polish National Cybersecurity System Act

The concept of a high‑risk provider (HRP) is one of the crucial and most debated mechanisms introduced by the amendment...

28/07/2026

Read time 3m

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

ESRB Warning ESRB/2026/3: Systemic Cyber Risks from Frontier AI Models — What Financial Institutions Need to Know

The ESRB’s Warning ESRB/2026/3 elevates frontier AI models (FAIMs) to a source of severe systemic cyber risk for the EU...

22/07/2026

Read time 6m

Tax

UK government consults on extending VAT liability rules on online marketplaces

The government is seeking views on proposals that would make online marketplaces responsible for accounting for VAT on sales by...

14/07/2026

Read time 5m

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

CJEU Grand Chamber clarifies the 'coordinated field' and hosting liability under the E-Commerce Directive

Landmark rulings on country-of-origin protection and hosting safe harbours are significant for digital service operators

13/07/2026

Read time 8m

The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)

CMA issues first fines under its new UK direct consumer enforcement powers

Drip pricing, automatic opt-in charges and failure to respond to information notices are targets of the new regime

08/07/2026

Read time 4m

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Netherlands tightens telemarketing rules from July

The abolition of the soft opt-in exception makes consent the new baseline for commercial calls to Dutch consumers

30/06/2026

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

UK Online safety and age assurance: UK government announces age restrictions for online services including social media ban for under-16s...

30/06/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

Draft revised Telecommunications Security Code of Practice recently published | Ofcom published latest AI strategic report on safe and secure...

30/06/2026

Read time 7m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

UK updates: ASA updates its complaint handling procedures | CAP issues enforcement notice on gambling ads with strong appeal to...

30/06/2026

Read time 5m

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

EU's technological sovereignty package sets new direction for the digital economy

Four proposals targeting reliance on non-European digital providers carry wide implications for technology businesses

29/06/2026

Read time 8m

Artificial intelligence

European Commission publishes draft AI Act guidelines on high-risk classification and targeted consultation

Affected businesses have until 23 July 2026 to suggest changes to the current draft guidelines, and should develop appropriate AI...

18/06/2026

Read time 8m

Online Safety

UK under-16s social media ban brings comprehensive curbs on a wide range of online services

The proposal also adds restrictions on live-streaming and open-contact apps, AI chatbots, and infinite scrolling

16/06/2026

Read time 7m

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Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

Ofcom questioned on consumer outcomes, social tariffs, vulnerability and dispute resolution | Ofcom publishes updated Network and Service Resilience Guidance

29/07/2026

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK government announces further measures to protect children online | EU expert panel recommends harmonised age restrictions on children's access...

29/07/2026

Read time 9m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK updates: New regulations limit use of automated vehicle terminology in marketing | Government consults on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships...

29/07/2026

Read time 5m

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

High‑Risk Providers (HRP) in the Polish National Cybersecurity System Act

The concept of a high‑risk provider (HRP) is one of the crucial and most debated mechanisms introduced by the amendment...

28/07/2026

Read time 3m

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

ESRB Warning ESRB/2026/3: Systemic Cyber Risks from Frontier AI Models — What Financial Institutions Need to Know

The ESRB’s Warning ESRB/2026/3 elevates frontier AI models (FAIMs) to a source of severe systemic cyber risk for the EU...

22/07/2026

Read time 6m

Tax

UK government consults on extending VAT liability rules on online marketplaces

The government is seeking views on proposals that would make online marketplaces responsible for accounting for VAT on sales by...

14/07/2026

Read time 5m

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

CJEU Grand Chamber clarifies the 'coordinated field' and hosting liability under the E-Commerce Directive

Landmark rulings on country-of-origin protection and hosting safe harbours are significant for digital service operators

13/07/2026

Read time 8m

The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)

CMA issues first fines under its new UK direct consumer enforcement powers

Drip pricing, automatic opt-in charges and failure to respond to information notices are targets of the new regime

08/07/2026

Read time 4m

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Netherlands tightens telemarketing rules from July

The abolition of the soft opt-in exception makes consent the new baseline for commercial calls to Dutch consumers

30/06/2026

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

UK Online safety and age assurance: UK government announces age restrictions for online services including social media ban for under-16s...

30/06/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

Draft revised Telecommunications Security Code of Practice recently published | Ofcom published latest AI strategic report on safe and secure...

30/06/2026

Read time 7m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

UK updates: ASA updates its complaint handling procedures | CAP issues enforcement notice on gambling ads with strong appeal to...

30/06/2026

Read time 5m

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

EU's technological sovereignty package sets new direction for the digital economy

Four proposals targeting reliance on non-European digital providers carry wide implications for technology businesses

29/06/2026

Read time 8m

Artificial intelligence

European Commission publishes draft AI Act guidelines on high-risk classification and targeted consultation

Affected businesses have until 23 July 2026 to suggest changes to the current draft guidelines, and should develop appropriate AI...

18/06/2026

Read time 8m

Online Safety

UK under-16s social media ban brings comprehensive curbs on a wide range of online services

The proposal also adds restrictions on live-streaming and open-contact apps, AI chatbots, and infinite scrolling

16/06/2026

Read time 7m

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Nick Johnson

Partner, International Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications

+44 20 7105 7080 Email Nick Full bio UK

John Davidson-Kelly

Partner, International Sub-sector Leader, Media & Entertainment and Digital Regulation

+44 20 7105 7024 Email John Full bio UK

Jon Fell

Partner, International Sub-sector Leader, Telecoms

+44 20 7105 7436 Email Jon Full bio UK

Katherine Kirrage

Competition Partner, Global Head of Tech

+44 207 105 7514 Email Katherine Full bio UK

Konstantin Ewald

Partner, Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications

+49 221 5108 4160 Email Konstantin Full bio Germany

Gianluigi Marino

Partner, Head of AI & Digitalisation

+39 02 5413 1769 Email Gianluigi Full bio Italy

Coen Barneveld Binkhuysen

Partner, Lawyer

+31 207 02 86 12 Email Coen Full bio The Netherlands

Chia-Ling Koh

Managing Director

+65 6350 4380 Email Chia-Ling Full bio Singapore

Rafael García del Poyo

Partner

+34 91 576 44 76 Email Rafael Full bio Spain

Claire Bouchenard

Partner IP, Advertising and Digital

+33 1 84 82 45 30 Email Claire Full bio France

Łukasz Węgrzyn

Partner, Head of IT and Data

+48 795 576 136 Email Łukasz Full bio Poland

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