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Thu 12 June 2025
4.00pm - 5.00pm

Virtual seminar - New UK crypto regime / Focus for Global Firms

Following our first webinar on the new UK cryptoasset licensing regime, we’re delighted to invite you to a second webinar. This will be a deeper dive into related rules proposed by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (including in its Discussion Paper), and how to navigate the impact of those rules and the broadened territorial scope of the regime on international business models and organisational arrangements.
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Tue 17 June 2025
1.30pm - 2.15pm

Virtual seminar - Navigating the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape – Insights from A&O Shearman’s Global Cyber Team

Cyber threats continue to evolve at pace, presenting new challenges for businesses operating in the UK and internationally. Drawing on their experience advising on hundreds of cyber incidents, including some of the most significant and complex cases, our speakers will share practical insights and lessons learned from the front lines of cyber response. What to expect: • An overview of the latest cyber threat trends affecting businesses locally and globally; • Real-world examples and key takeaways from recent incidents; • Legal and regulatory considerations when responding to cyber attacks; • Perspectives on working with law enforcement, regulators, and the intelligence community; • Practical steps to enhance your organisation’s resilience. This session is designed to provide actionable guidance and a candid discussion of the issues that matter most to businesses navigating today’s cyber risk environment.
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Wed 18 June 2025
9.00am - 10.00am

Virtual seminar - Consumer credit in focus – mortgages, BNPL and CCA reform

Our expert panel will discuss the UK FCA’s recent consultation paper (CP25/11) on mortgages, looking at the FCA’s focus on enhancing consumer protection, and the potential impact these changes could have on lenders and intermediaries. The session will also cover the UK Treasury’s recent response to its consultation on BNPL, unpacking the government’s reaction to feedback received. Plus, the webinar will be covering the Treasury’s consultation on phase 1 of reforming the CCA, which aims to streamline, update and simplify the existing complicated framework for consumer credit regulation in the UK.
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Thu 19 June 2025
8.15am - 9.15am

Virtual seminar - Class actions on the rise - how to strategize

Our litigation team dives into the intricacies of class actions lawsuits. Gain valuable knowledge on the latest legal strategies, procedural nuances, and landmark cases shaping this dynamic area of law.
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Tue 24 June 2025
9.00am - 10.00am

Virtual seminar - The UK’s Online Safety Act – practical implementation for services

At this webinar The UK Online Safety Act – achieving compliance and understanding enforcement, speakers Maeve Hanna, Jane Finlayson-Brown, Steve Wood and Anya Proops KC, will cover key themes arising from practical implementation of the UK’s Online Safety Act including: • A reminder of what the OSA means for internet services and search platforms that operate in the UK; • A deeper dive on areas which are generating debate, including the OSA’s extra-territorial effect, the effect of categorisation, and the legal content addressed by the legislation; • Ahead of the children’s duties coming live on 25 July - an overview of the key requirements from Ofcom’s children’s codes and guidance, priorities and evidence supporting Ofcom’s approach, key governance steps needed for compliance and areas of overlap with other regulatory regimes, including the Age-Appropriate Design Code; • An overview of Ofcom’s enforcement powers and the expectations of its approach from its initial enforcement actions, as well as practical guidance on your regulatory engagement.
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Fri 10 October 2025
12.30pm - 1.30pm

Virtual seminar - Recent developments in banking and finance law

A review of developments in banking and finance law that have taken place in the last six months.
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Tue 14 October 2025
9.00am - 10.00am

Virtual seminar - FCA and PRA enforcement themes and trends


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