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Geopolitical and geoeconomic upheavals, an escalation of conflicts and the unprecedented pace of technological change are intensifying sustainability and ESG risks. Our panel will discuss the evolving legal and regulatory landscape and why integrating these risks into governance, risk management and strategic planning is essential for building resilience and sustaining operations.
As the M&A market continues to strengthen and cross-border activity accelerates, industry participants are actively exploring new opportunities beyond their home markets to drive strategic growth. Our panel will offer perspectives from Europe and the US on cross-border M&A through the US/European investment corridor, with a focus on US investment into Europe.
As regulations develop to prevent harm to consumers across many jurisdictions, our panel will look at emerging issues and risks for businesses in the CG&R sector, including enforcement trends, antitrust, consumer protection, class action claims, greenwashing and other environmental and sustainability issues.
As geopolitical volatility increases, businesses are exposed to the risk of loss to assets and interests caused by political action. Investors and asset owners have tools to mitigate these risks – including contractual protections, claims under bilateral investment treaties and political risk insurance – but exercising these rights is rarely straightforward, and claims are often contested. In this session, we will explore how political risk insurance and bilateral investment treaty protections work, the interplay between them, and how to manage them to maximise protection. We will also discuss the issues to consider when making a claim, drawing on our recent success in the English courts.
The media sector is entering a period of strategic repositioning as companies seek to evolve their business models and compete in an increasingly digital-first environment. With consolidation across content, platforms and distribution, and private capital shaping investment, market participants are navigating complex regulatory scrutiny and IP considerations. Our panel will explore the opportunities and risks influencing dealmaking in 2026, with a particular focus on digital media models and cross-border investment.
The global video games industry is growing rapidly, attracting sustained investment from investors, global brands, game studios, sponsors and major event organisers. As technology advances, business models mature and regulation becomes more complex, stakeholders are facing significant opportunities alongside rising legal, commercial and operational challenges. We will explore the biggest trends and the critical issues shaping the sector and what they mean for developers, publishers, investors, platforms and brands.
In this session, we will explore how investors, lenders and operators are financing and contracting for GPU fleets and GPU-enabled data centres. We will examine emerging leasing and GPU-as-a-service models, asset-backed and securitisation structures, regulatory considerations and key contracting strategies to manage availability, performance and rapid obsolescence. Attendees will gain practical structuring and drafting takeaways for navigating this fast-moving market.
More M&A deals than ever are subject to foreign investment (FDI) and national security screening. Global trade tensions mean governments are focusing on protecting critical capabilities, safeguarding supply chains and preserving leverage in international disputes. Our FDI specialists will explain how recent developments in key jurisdictions may affect the timing of FDI screening reviews and increase the risk that deals face remedies or are blocked. They will cover new screening regimes, the revision of the EU FDI Screening Regulation and the US administration’s approach to CFIUS reviews and outbound investment.
As sanctions regimes continue to evolve, courts in the UK, among other jurisdictions, are issuing decisions on how these measures should be interpreted and applied. Our panel will highlight practical lessons from recent UK case law, enforcement decisions and regulatory developments – together with a US overview – and turn them into practical steps for those working in financial services and other sectors. Designed for in-house legal and sanctions teams, the session focuses on what matters now and what to prepare for next.
AI systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widely adopted – making liability and risk allocation critical issues. Who bears the risk when AI fails? What liability does an AI user have and how far do an AI developer’s responsibilities extend? How will courts approach disputes involving AI, and what proactive steps can businesses take to mitigate exposure? Our panel will examine legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions and cover product liability, evidential challenges and practical ways to manage and reduce AI-related liability risks.
Geopolitics is reshaping the foundations of global healthcare. Join us to explore how escalating tensions are disrupting supply chains, constraining market access and forcing healthcare and life sciences organisations to rethink risk, resilience and new opportunities for their global operations.
As insurers seek long-dated, stable yield opportunities, insurance capital has rapidly become a significant contributor to the growth of private credit. Our panel will explore the legal opportunities and challenges in allocating insurance capital as private credit across diverse asset classes. Drawing on industry insights and regulatory developments, we will examine regulatory considerations and how capital solutions can be used effectively.
Our panel will examine the trends, policy considerations and legal changes to watch across major jurisdictions. We will share practical insights for boards, legal teams and investors and will provide practical guidance on issues arising from digital simplification initiatives, tech sovereignty, AI governance, cybersecurity requirements and emerging litigation and investigation risks.
As financial institutions face another year of regulatory, technological and geopolitical change, our global panel featuring Simon Crown, Paul Ellison, Rita Flakoll, Megan Gordon, Sunny Kapoor and Lena Ng explored three board-level prioritie. Are organisations fully prepared for cyber threats and how do they respond to cross-border incidents? How is AI being implemented and what are the emerging legal and operational risks? And how do firms navigate political divergence, shifting regulation and growing litigation around ESG issues?
Clifford Chance is committed to helping our clients stay ahead of legal and market trends, and hold regular seminars, training and events. In the Spring 2025 Perspectives Series, we welcome guest speakers and experts from across the Clifford Chance network to present on a range of legal and business topics.
Clifford Chance is committed to helping our clients stay ahead of legal and market trends, and hold regular seminars, training and events. In the Spring 2025 Perspectives Series, we welcome guest speakers and experts from across the Clifford Chance network to present on a range of legal and business topics.
Clifford Chance is committed to helping our clients stay ahead of legal and market trends, and hold regular seminars, training and events. In the Autumn 2024 Perspectives Series, we welcome guest speakers and experts from across the Clifford Chance network to present on a range of legal and business topics.
