Paddy Fearnon's Insights

13 August 2026

We examine the key changes introduced by the Digital Omnibus on AI, what remains unchanged and how businesses should respond.

7 August 2026

What can we learn from the BrewDog shareholder emails? We outline key compliance risks and practical steps to consider before sending communications.

22 July 2026

We explore the allegations against Roblox, wider challenges of protecting children online and steps that platforms are expected to take.

9 July 2026

We explore how the Housing Ombudsman’s role is changing and outline the practical steps to remain compliant.

2 July 2026

We explore the key insights shaping the future of games, digital creative and tech from this year’s FORMAT Group Summit.

2 June 2026

We explain why uncontrolled use of public AI tools creates real confidentiality and data protection risks and outline how you can manage them safely.

12 May 2026

We delve into the key changes coming into force on 19 June 2026 and explain how businesses should prepare.

12 May 2026

We outline what's changed under the new test and consider what this may mean in practice for both contracting authorities and challengers.

5 May 2026

We outline the key reforms and what contracting authorities and suppliers should be doing to prepare.

21 April 2026

We explore how new parliamentary findings and the Government’s updated position are shifting the UK’s direction on AI and copyright.

17 April 2026

We explain how AI patent applications are now being assessed and what this means for innovation and patent strategies.

27 February 2026

We explore why Paramount's bid for Warner Bros is likely to trigger intense scrutiny by UK and EU regulators.