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Charitable marketing: PECR rules relaxed
Posted: 17/11/2025
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) introduces a landmark change for UK charities by relaxing the rules on the soft opt-in exemption under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). For the first time, charities (as defined under section 1 of the Charities Act 2011) will be able to send direct electronic marketing such as......>>
UK data protection law changes and EU GDPR simplification proposals: what you need to know
Posted: 19/06/2025
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUA Act) has today received royal assent, marking a significant update to the UK's data protection laws. The Data (Use and Access) Bill was passed on 11 June 2025 after a period of ping-pong between the House of Lords and the House of Commons. While not a radical overhaul, it introduces important......>>
Webinar recording: navigating AI's impact on commercial contracting
Posted: 22/05/2025
With AI increasingly integrated into business operations, contracts must evolve to address unique risks, opportunities, and regulatory considerations. This insightful session, recorded from our recent webinar, provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of commercial contracts related to AI technology. Understand the implications on......>>
Digital Transformation - Understanding Your Ecosystem: Structuring Vendors & Contracts
Posted: 13/03/2025
Vendor relationships and contract structuring are critical to any successful digital transformation, but many businesses fail to take a holistic approach when engaging with new technology providers. In this episode, Sarah Kenshall, Joanne Vengadesan, and Phillip D’Costa discuss how businesses should assess existing contracts......>>
TUPE in Digital Transformation – Employment Law Considerations
Posted: 13/03/2025
Digital transformation often leads to outsourcing and operational changes, which can trigger significant employment law implications under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE). In this episode, Gemma Woodhouse and Joanne Vengadesan examine how TUPE applies when staff are reassigned due to changes in service providers, particularly in industries like helpdesk support and IT operations......>>
Legal Due Diligence in M&A and Investor Scrutiny
Posted: 13/03/2025
Digital transformation is a key focus in M&A transactions and investment due diligence, with investors scrutinising contracts, intellectual property rights, and regulatory compliance before committing to deals. In this episode, Oliver Kidd and Joanne Vengadesan discuss the legal risks that arise when acquiring or investing in businesses undergoing digital transformation......>>
Managing Project Difficulties and Exit Strategies
Posted: 13/03/2025
Digital transformation projects often encounter delays, disputes, and unexpected challenges, many of which stem from misaligned expectations, unclear deliverables, and inadequate contractual protections. In this episode, Joanne Vengadesan and Phillip D’Costa explore the common pitfalls businesses face, particularly in data migration, change management, and project implementation......>>
Fraud data in the travel insurance industry – key takeaways from Innovate This 2024
Posted: 13/09/2024
Partners Mark Lee and Joanne Vengadesan attended the Innovate This 2024 conference on 11 September 2024, an in-person event for insurers, insurance distributors and insurtechs working in the travel and health industries. The overarching theme of the conference was ‘Exploring innovation in travel and health insurance’, and Mark......>>
Collective and individual recognition for India group in the India Business Law Journal’s lists of top foreign law firms and international advisers
Posted: 06/08/2024
Penningtons Manches Cooper’s India group, led by partners Phillip D’Costa and Pat Saini, has been recognised as a ‘Key Player’ in the India Business Law Journal’s (IBLJ) Top Foreign Law Firms 2024 report. The publication, which is now in its 18th year, draws on analysis of over 600 law firms from across the globe, to rank the top international law firms......>>
EU AI Act – and a UK AI Regulation Bill?
Posted: 15/12/2023
AI legislation has been much in the news, with the European Parliament and Council of the EU reaching long-awaited political agreement on the proposed European Union Artificial Intelligence Act on Friday 8 December. The last few weeks also saw the UK Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill being introduced as a Private Members’ Bill......>>

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