United Kingdom: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

Search has been evolving for years, but the latest shift is a significant one. As AI-powered tools and answer engines become more widely used, the way people find information online is changing; and so is the way content needs to be created.

The European Union has reached a political agreement to significantly extend compliance deadlines for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act, with businesses now having until December 2027 or August 2028 depending on their category. The revised framework introduces separate timelines for different types of high-risk AI applications, narrows certain definitions, and provides regulatory relief for small and medium-sized companies while adding new prohibitions on non-consensual intimate content generation.

The UK government's self-driving vehicle pilot scheme now permits autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads without human drivers, requiring operators to navigate multiple approval layers including vehicle...

On 9 March 2026, the UK government published the Fraud Strategy 2026–2029: Disrupting crime, supporting economic resilience and delivering justice (the Strategy), replacing the 2023–2025 framework.

AlixPartners operates in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, providing specialized consulting and advisory services. The firm leverages its expertise to help clients navigate complex challenges and opportunities in these rapidly evolving industries.

In our recent briefing, Two and a half years of the UPC - Trends and turning points, we highlighted Sun Patent Trust v Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. and others...

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act has received Royal Assent. It includes a new power enabling the UK government to act quickly in response to findings from the ongoing Children's Digital Wellbeing consultation.

AI-generated music has become commercially mainstream, yet the legal framework governing it remains uncertain. The industry is currently being shaped through litigation, private licensing deals, and emerging regulation, creating a complex landscape where businesses must navigate unresolved questions about copyright, authorship, and liability while AI music continues to be widely used and monetised.

Lewis Silkin IP Partner Oliver Fairhurst and JOAN Creative's Flora Joll explore the legal framework and strategic considerations for comparative advertising in the UK.

Last week we hosted the bi-annual GALA Global Conference in London, bringing together nearly 200 advertising lawyers from across the world.

From wearable performance technology and AI-driven analytics to immersive fan engagement and smart venues, innovation is no longer a differentiator. It is the baseline.

The ASA ruled that Pets Corner's Pet Food Expert website misled consumers by claiming to be "100% unbiased" while failing to adequately disclose its ownership by a pet food retailer with commercial interests in the products it compared.