As insurers seek long-dated, stable yield opportunities, insurance capital has rapidly become a significant contributor to the growth of private credit. Our panel explored the legal opportunities and challenges in allocating insurance capital as private credit across diverse asset classes. Drawing on industry insights and regulatory developments, we examined regulatory considerations and how capital solutions can be used effectively.

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Geopolitics is reshaping the foundations of global healthcare. In this webinar, we explored how escalating tensions are disrupting supply chains, constraining market access and forcing healthcare and life sciences organisations to rethink risk, resilience and new opportunities for their global operations.

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AI systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widely adopted – making liability and risk allocation critical issues. Who bears the risk when AI fails? What liability does an AI user have and how far do an AI developer’s responsibilities extend? How will courts approach disputes involving AI, and what proactive steps can businesses take to mitigate exposure? Our panel examined legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions and covered product liability, evidential challenges and practical ways to manage and reduce AI-related liability risks.

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As sanctions regimes continue to evolve, courts in the UK, among other jurisdictions, are issuing decisions on how these measures should be interpreted and applied. Our panel highlighted practical lessons from recent UK case law, enforcement decisions and regulatory developments – together with a US overview – and turned them into practical steps for those working in financial services and other sectors. Designed for in-house legal and sanctions teams, the session focused on what matters now and what to prepare for next.

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More M&A deals than ever are subject to foreign investment (FDI) and national security screening. Global trade tensions mean governments are focusing on protecting critical capabilities, safeguarding supply chains and preserving leverage in international disputes. Our FDI specialists explained how recent developments in key jurisdictions may affect the timing of FDI screening reviews and increase the risk that deals face remedies or are blocked. They also covered new screening regimes, the revision of the EU FDI Screening Regulation and the US administration’s approach to CFIUS reviews and outbound investments.

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In this session, our panel explored how investors, lenders and operators are financing and contracting for GPU fleets and GPU-enabled data centres. They will also examined emerging leasing and GPU-as-a-service models, asset-backed and securitisation structures, regulatory considerations and key contracting strategies to manage availability, performance and rapid obsolescence. Attendees gained practical structuring and drafting takeaways for navigating this fast-moving market.

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The global video games industry is growing rapidly, attracting sustained investment from investors, global brands, game studios, sponsors and major event organisers. As technology advances, business models mature and regulation becomes more complex, stakeholders are facing significant opportunities alongside rising legal, commercial and operational challenges. In this webinar, our panel explored the biggest trends and the critical issues shaping the sector and what they mean for developers, publishers, investors, platforms and brands.

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As geopolitical volatility increases, businesses are exposed to the risk of loss to assets and interests caused by political action. Investors and asset owners have tools to mitigate these risks – including contractual protections, claims under bilateral investment treaties and political risk insurance – but exercising these rights is rarely straightforward, and claims are often contested. In this session, we explored how political risk insurance and other tools for managing political risks work, the interplay between them, and how to manage them to maximise protection. We also discussed the issues to consider when making a claim, drawing on our recent success in the English courts.

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As regulations develop to prevent harm to consumers across many jurisdictions, our panel looked at emerging issues and risks for businesses in the CG&R sector, including enforcement trends, antitrust, consumer protection, class action claims, greenwashing and other environmental and sustainability issues.

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As the M&A market continues to strengthen and cross-border activity accelerates, industry participants are actively exploring new opportunities beyond their home markets to drive strategic growth. Our panel offered perspectives from Europe and the US on cross-border M&A through the US/European investment corridor, with a focus on US investment into Europe.

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Geopolitical and geoeconomic upheavals, an escalation of conflicts and the unprecedented pace of technological change are intensifying sustainability and ESG risks. Our panel discussed the evolving legal and regulatory landscape and why integrating these risks into governance, risk management and strategic planning is essential for building resilience and sustaining operations.

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Our panel examined the trends, policy considerations and legal changes to watch across major jurisdictions. We shared practical insights for boards, legal teams and investors and also provided practical guidance on issues arising from digital simplification initiatives, tech sovereignty, AI governance, cybersecurity requirements and emerging litigation and investigation risks.

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As financial institutions face another year of regulatory, technological and geopolitical change, our panel explored three board-level priorities. Are organisations fully prepared for cyber threats and how do they respond to cross-border incidents? How is AI being implemented and what are the emerging legal and operational risks? And how do firms navigate political divergence, shifting regulation and growing litigation around ESG issues?

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