Anna Matsiienko
Commercial Knowledge lawyer, UK
Insights
UK Media Act
Ofcom consults on Tier 1 services video-on-demand codes as UK Media Act roll out gathers pace
The reforms tighten standards for larger VOD platforms while the scope of EPG and broadcast regulation is extended
05/06/2026
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7m
Online Safety
Tandem laws expand UK online safety regime with new duties, criminal liability and government powers
Crime and Policing Act amends OSA while Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act empowers restrictions on social media
03/06/2026
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5m
Advertising and marketing regulation
Marketinglaw: May 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
28/05/2026
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1m
Commercial
English Court of Appeal finds licensee could terminate 'indefinite' trade mark licence on reasonable notice
The ruling distinguishes between 'indefinite' and 'perpetual' duration of contract
15/05/2026
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3m
Knowledge Notes
The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?
The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth
15/05/2026
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19m
Advertising and marketing regulation
Marketinglaw: April 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
30/04/2026
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1m
Managing greenwashing risk
UK aviation regulator outlines environmental disclosure framework for airlines
Airlines have until 30 April 2027 to disclose UK flight emissions data to passengers – and mandatory rules may follow
29/04/2026
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2m
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act subscription contracts regime to take shape by 2027
A government consultation response clarifies aspects of the regime including cooling-off rights, refunds and exit rules
24/04/2026
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4m
Competition, antitrust and trade
CMA trains crosshairs on pricing algorithms and AI agents in the UK
The regulator is ramping up scrutiny of algorithmic pricing, third-party data tools and consumer-facing AI agents
10/04/2026
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5m
Advertising and marketing regulation
Marketinglaw: February and March 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
26/03/2026
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1m
Data protection and privacy regulation
UK ICO explains the Data (Use and Access) Act's new data protection complaints requirements
With less than six months until new obligations take effect, guidance offers controllers practical steps for compliance
18/02/2026
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5m
Advertising and marketing regulation
Marketinglaw: January 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
28/01/2026
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1m
