State of Play Conference 2026 — understanding what it takes to deliver major sports events

Live from Old Trafford, we explored the realities of geopolitical risk, security threats, commercial sustainability and the growing role of technology.
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Live from Old Trafford, we explored the realities of geopolitical risk, security threats, commercial sustainability and the growing role of technology.

We explore how the Courts determined meaning in these decisions and what they signal for future reputation management claims.

We explore how the dispute unfolded, why the courts reached different conclusions and the practical lessons that it offers for businesses.

We explore the legal considerations behind major athlete endorsement deals, from image rights to exclusivity and reputational protection.

We brought the retail sector together in London for a focused look at the risks, from physical threats, digital disruption and reputational challenges.

We explore why retailers are particularly affected by deepfakes and the implications around data protection, IP, advertising compliance and more.

We outline the steps that retailers can take to contain an emerging online issue and the legal remedies available for responding to false statements.

We set out seven practical steps to help retailers to prepare, respond decisively and recover quickly when the unexpected happens.

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.

We explore the types of claims that PR firms can face when an initial complaint escalates and outline some practical steps to manage the risks.

We explore the legal and reputational implications of dramatising ‘real life’ events for the screen.

We're thrilled to have been commended in three separate categories in The Times Best Law Firms 2026.