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AI in elite sport — key legal considerations around ‘performance enhancing technology’
AI is enhancing performance and even scouting future talent in elite sport. Sports technology and data are key to success, but come with legal risks.
The rise of sustainable tech — opportunities, challenges & the role of AI
We discuss the key opportunities and considerations shaping the future of sustainable AI and quantum‑powered technology.
Cross-border executive appointments — key UK tax & corporate considerations
We outline the key payroll, tax and governance issues that overseas companies typically face when appointing a UK‑based executive.
True North x Change Makers: Northern Star — Dr Edward Lynch
Dr Edward Lynch, Founder of helfy®, shares the story of why he left a traditional NHS path to build a business focused on preventing chronic disease.
6 ways trusts can strengthen & future‑proof your estate planning
We outline six key reasons why trusts play such a central role in building a resilient and effective estate plan.
Modernising mental health law — key changes under the 2025 Act that social housing providers need to know
We look at the core changes introduced by the Mental Health Act 2025 and outline what they’re likely to mean in practice for social housing providers.
Reddit’s £14.47m ICO fine — what UK businesses need to do as child protection enforcement ramps up
We break down what the ICO found and outline three key steps that UK businesses should take now.
Lucy’s story: 7 years of harmful cancer treatment under Prof Ian Brown
Despite guidelines recommending a maximum of six chemotherapy cycles, Lucy was prescribed over 75 across seven years — long after her scans showed no evidence of progression.
Business rates reset in April 2026 — 6 essential steps for retail & hospitality businesses
We break down what’s changing, where the risks sit and how businesses can turn this shift into an opportunity to prepare for the new rates landscape.
Managing tax risks for internationally mobile employees — 6 practical steps for employers
We outline the key UK tax issues for employers sending staff to the UK and highlight steps to stay compliant while maximising reliefs.
Athlete expression & Rule 50 — how the IOC applied its guidelines at Milano Cortina 2026
We explore how athlete expression, public scrutiny and the IOC’s rulebook collided on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.
3 essential estate planning steps to protect your digital assets
We outline the practical measures that you can take to make sure that your digital footprint is protected and managed in line with your wishes.
The Crime & Policing Bill — proposals to expand corporate criminal liability
We explore the implications of extending liability beyond economic crimes to all criminal offences and outline six practical steps to prepare.
The UK’s path to 2030 — clean energy in an era of tech acceleration & infrastructure reform
We explore how the UK’s shift to clean power is reshaping industry, infrastructure and the future of energy security.
True North x Change Makers: Northern Star — Michelle Laithwaite
True North member Michelle Laithwaite, CEO and Co‑Founder of FuelHub, talks how it grew from a kitchen table idea into a nationwide business.
Am I a data controller? GDPR for social media users explained
We look at the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 and outline how the GDPR can apply to both organisations and individuals as data controllers.
Supreme Court decision increases VAT recovery risk on share sale costs
We explain what the Hotel La Tour decision means in practice and how businesses can manage the resulting VAT risk.
International arbitration — the scope of supervisory jurisdiction & anti-suit injunctions following Star Hydro
We outline the Court of Appeal’s decision, consider how the Supreme Court is likely to approach the appeal and highlight five key takeaways.
Patterns of harm in UK neurosurgery: what patients need to know about negligence investigations
Across the UK, neurosurgery and neuro-oncology services at several NHS Trusts have been subject to independent reviews, regulatory scrutiny and (in some cases) Police investigations.
Autumn Budget 2025 — what international businesses need to know about UK tax changes
We break down what the Budget means for international employers, investors and multinational groups.
Last bid standing — Paramount’s Warner Bros takeover & the UK merger control test
We explore why Paramount's bid for Warner Bros is likely to trigger intense scrutiny by UK and EU regulators.
The evolution of LGBTQ+ rights at work — landmark cases that transformed UK employment law
We explore how attitudes, rights and workplace protections for LGBTQ+ people have shifted over the past four decades.
True North x Change Makers: Northern Star — Anita Frost
True North member Anita Frost, Founder of Green Bean Studios, discusses her journey, the pandemic and why children’s IP shapes the future workforce.
The Digital Omnibus — proposed key changes to EU data protection obligations
We break down the key proposed reforms in the Digital Omnibus Package and outline what businesses should do to prepare.