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Some thoughts from our team that will hopefully challenge and inspire you.

Strictly Boardroom is our board-level legal briefing for business leaders in all sectors.

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02.02.25 Strictly Boardroom

Data protection changes are on the way for sports clubs and businesses

The UK Government is currently deliberating the latest draft of the Data (Use and Access) Bill (‘Data Bill’), which represents the first significant change to data protection laws since the UK GDPR was adopted in 2018.
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10.01.25 Strictly Boardroom

Cyber security awareness for law firm leaders

Over the last decade the cyber security landscape has changed significantly as bad players move away from scatter gun tactics aimed at large corporations towards more targeted and sophisticated attacks on small and medium-sized enterprises.
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20.12.24 O'Connors News

Succession (Season 5) - Santa looks to the future

“I think you mean coronal mass ejection, my darling,” corrected Mrs Claus, placing a hand on her husband’s arm and smiling apologetically at Dim Whittington seated beside her at the boardroom table.
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17.12.24 Strictly Boardroom

Understanding the EU AI Act and its impact on the UK

The UK government estimates that artificial intelligence (AI) will be worth around £1 trillion to the UK economy by 2035, and with its potential advances and efficiencies at the forefront of nearly every industry’s agenda, mapping out how that technology can be used is essential.
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16.12.24 Strictly Boardroom

Is B Corp status right for your law firm?

B Corp certification is gaining traction across many industries and the legal sector is no exception. For law firms, becoming a certified B Corp demonstrates a commitment to balancing purpose and profit. But is it right for your law firm?
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06.12.24 Strictly Boardroom

The legal implications of the recent changes to Employee Ownership Trusts

The Autumn Budget 2024 has brought significant changes to the legal landscape of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). These reforms, while aimed at safeguarding the integrity of EOTs, have introduced complexities that businesses considering this ownership structure must navigate.
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28.11.24 Strictly Boardroom

Tech development contracts - who owns what

When a tech developer and customer come together, the main focus of the initial conversations is always around what the tech will do and how exciting the new tool will be for the businesses involved. In this situation, you want your solicitors to balance being both the enablers of the deal and the worrywarts of the details. One of the key areas that can stifle those conversations however is that of ownership.
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05.11.24 Strictly Boardroom

Five key issues to consider when adopting an AI-based legal tech

Over the last year or so there has been considerable hype about our legal jobs potentially being taken away by artificial intelligence (AI). With the passage of time though, we now seem to be on the path to acceptance of AI within our working lives.
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04.11.24 O'Connors News

O'Connors advises LMF Energy Services on major investment from Soho Square Capital

Law firm O'Connors is delighted to have advised the shareholders of LMF Energy Services on their major investment from Soho Square Capital.
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25.09.24 Strictly Boardroom

Damage Waivers - On a collision course with regulation

As regulatory advisers, we’ve seen a recent flurry of enquiries for regulatory advice on damage waivers and the contractual drafting of them.
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