Crisis Management

Which areas pose the highest risks to businesses?

We review the evolving risks and legal challenges that organisations may face in 2026. Our insights cover enforcement priorities, expanding corporate liability, developments in litigation funding and trends in class actions. Plus, we explore the activist agenda and the shifting cyber risk landscape - offering expert perspectives to help you to prevent a crisis and respond with confidence.

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The enforcement landscape UK regulators and prosecuting authorities are signalling a decisive shift toward tougher enforcement in 2026. Armed with new legislative tools, advanced analytics and stronger penalties, authorities are creating a higher-risk environment for corporates.... 15 January 2026

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Corporate criminal liability Since the Bribery Act in 2010, corporate criminal liability in the UK has continued to expand and that trend has accelerated in recent years. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) marked a major shift, introducing an expanded... 15 January 2026

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The activist agenda Shareholder activism remained firmly on the corporate agenda in 2025, with activists proving resilient despite market uncertainty. Reflecting wider market trends, it was a year of two halves as year-on-year activity levels were relatively subdued in the... 15 January 2026

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Cyber lessons to take into 2026 As we start 2026, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve at pace. Organisations are grappling with increasingly challenging attacks, while legislators respond with new frameworks designed to strengthen resilience and accountability. 15 January 2026

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An inflexion point for litigation funding? Litigation funding has an important but contentious role at the heart of the civil justice system. The law has tolerated its growth because it can open up access to justice for people who could not otherwise afford it. For international investors, though,... 15 January 2026

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Class actions in England and Wales 2026 Class actions continue to play a prominent role in the legal landscape of England and Wales. New trends are emerging across competition, securities and ESG litigation, reshaping both opportunities and challenges for stakeholders. This article explores the... 15 January 2026

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Which areas pose the highest risks to businesses?