Patrick Arben
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Gowling WLG achieves 105 rankings in Chambers & Partners UK 2027
We have been recognised as a leading firm in the Chambers & Partners UK 2027 guide, securing 105 rankings across our UK practice. Our legal teams have achieved recognition across a broad range of sectors and services, including Construction, Corporate/M&A, Intellectual Property, Investment Funds, Life Sciences, Pensions, Planning and Real Estate, with rankings spanning London, the Midlands, the West Midlands, Yorkshire, The Regions and UK-wide categories.
Data And Cyber School – The Latest Cyber Security And Data Protection Updates
Gowling WLG are most popular: within Compliance, Wealth Management and Consumer Protection topic(s) with Inhouse Counsel with readers working within the Business & Consumer Services industries The data and cyber landscape never stands still. As new UK rules, guidance and case law reshape obligations - and threat actors evolve just as quickly - clarity and practical direction are essential.
Procurement Reform: Key Points To Know About The Procurement Act
Gowling WLG are most popular: within Compliance and Wealth Management topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel with readers working within the Consumer Industries and Technology industries The Procurement Act marks one of the most significant overhauls of the UK’s public procurement regime in more than three decades – and its impact is now being felt.
Behind The Front Door: When Property Data Becomes Personal Data
Gowling WLG are most popular: within Strategy and Compliance topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel with readers working within the Accounting & Consultancy and Law Firm industries At first glance, a lease appears to be a document about bricks and mortar - a commercial arrangement between landlord and tenant concerning a physical asset. Data protection law does not always see it that way.
Behind the front door: when property data becomes personal data
At first glance, a lease appears to be a document about bricks and mortar - a commercial arrangement between landlord and tenant concerning a physical asset. Data protection law does not always see it that way. This article addresses an increasingly pressing question for property professionals: when does information collected during a property transaction or tenancy constitute personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)? The answer is far from obvious.
What Are The Top Five UK Data Protection And Cyber Security Developments For 2026?
Jocelyn S. Paulley’s articles from Gowling WLG are most popular: within Privacy topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives in United Kingdom with readers working within the Accounting & Consultancy, Insurance and Healthcare industries As we mark Data Protection Day 2026, organisations are entering one of the most significant years of change since the implementation of GDPR in the UK.
What are the top five UK data protection and cyber security developments for 2026
Article As we mark Data Protection Day 2026, organisations are entering one of the most significant years of change since the implementation of GDPR in the UK. The phased rollout of the Data Use and Access Act (DUAA), major reforms to UK cyber law, new ICO guidance on AI and automated decision‑making, and evolving rules on digital verification and international transfers will all reshape how businesses manage data, risk and compliance.
The UK Cyber Security And Resilience Bill And What It Means For Your Business
Gowling WLG are most popular: within Wealth Management topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel with readers working within the Healthcare industries The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 12 November 2025. Once it becomes law, it will bring significant change to the UK's cyber legislative framework.
The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and what it means for your business
The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 12 November 2025. Once it becomes law, it will bring significant change to the UK's cyber legislative framework. This landmark reform aims to strengthen national security, protect critical infrastructure and address the escalating threat of cyberattacks that cost the UK economy an estimated £14.7 billion annually.
Cybersecurity: Are You Prepared To Report Ransom Payments?
Gowling WLG are most popular: within Wealth Management and Compliance topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives with readers working within the Healthcare industries In this insight, we explore the UK's proposed ransomware legislation and what it could mean for organisations. We look at three key proposals: a potential ban on ransom payments, a regime to prevent payments under certain conditions, and mandatory incident reporting.
Cybersecurity Are you prepared to report ransom payments
In this insight, we explore the UK’s proposed ransomware legislation and what it could mean for organisations. We look at three key proposals: a potential ban on ransom payments, a regime to prevent payments under certain conditions, and mandatory incident reporting. The article also considers how these changes could affect cyber response planning, legal risk, and business continuity.
Cyber Resilience Essentials - How To Implement Effective Organisational Measures
One overlooked policy. One untrained employee. One phishing email. That's all it takes. Are you prepared? In today's hyper-connected world, organisations face a constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats. From phishing to ransomware attacks, the vulnerabilities are endless. But often, the most significant cybersecurity risk is not an IT issue – it is the human element. Whether through lack of knowledge or a moment of carelessness, individual employees can unintentionally open the door to criminals.
The Five Key Principles Of The New NCSC Cyber Governance Code Of Practice
As we have seen in recent weeks, serious cyber attacks can have long-lasting effects on operations, trading and reputation. Significant financial cost and internal resource is tied to ensuing investigation, recovery, regulatory response and legal implications. Cyber criminals exploit weaknesses in systems, irrespective of an organisation's size or sector.
The five key principles of the new NCSC Cyber Governance Code of Practice
Article As we have seen in recent weeks, serious cyber attacks can have long-lasting effects on operations, trading and reputation. Significant financial cost and internal resource is tied to ensuing investigation, recovery, regulatory response and legal implications. Cyber criminals exploit weaknesses in systems, irrespective of an organisation's size or sector.
What Are The Key Proposed Changes Expected In The Cyber Security And Resilience Bill?
GW Gowling WLG More Gowling WLG is an international law firm built on the belief that the best way to serve clients is to be in tune with their world, aligned with their opportunity and ambitious for their success. Our 1,400+ legal professionals and support teams apply in-depth sector expertise to understand and support our clients’ businesses. Proposals for tighter cybersecurity law have been confirmed by the UK Government in a policy statement. United Kingdom Technology
Product Cybersecurity: How to comply with UK and EU law
Introduction Recently, both the UK and EU have introduced legislation with the aim of enhancing the cybersecurity of certain digital products. The UK enacted the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 and the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (PSTI). The EU's equivalent is the Cyber Resilience Act 2024 (EU CRA).
Data Protection In A Quantum Enabled Future
Quantum computing is advancing rapidly. Whilst there is potential for ground breaking developments in technology, such as quantum sensing in the medical field, this new era also brings significant risks, particularly for data security. Quantum computers (QC) threaten to render many of our current cryptographic methods obsolete. The unparalleled processing power of QC will lead to decryption of data protection by traditional cryptographic measures.
Data protection in a quantum enabled future
Quantum computing is advancing rapidly. Whilst there is potential for ground breaking developments in technology, such as quantum sensing in the medical field, this new era also brings significant risks, particularly for data security. Quantum computers (QC) threaten to render many of our current cryptographic methods obsolete. The unparalleled processing power of QC will lead to decryption of data protection by traditional cryptographic measures.
Cyber Data Resilience In Retail: How To Improve Risk Management Processes
With huge growth in e-commerce in recent years and the number and type of digital touchpoints and digital services to consumers growing, the need for robust cybersecurity risk management strategy remains critical in the retail sector. UK online sales accounted for 27% of total retail sales in 20241 and this is projected to increase in 2025, reflecting the continued shift towards digital shopping platforms.
Cyber data resilience in retail: how to improve risk management processes
With huge growth in e-commerce in recent years and the number and type of digital touchpoints and digital services to consumers growing, the need for robust cybersecurity risk management strategy remains critical in the retail sector. UK online sales accounted for 27% of total retail sales in 2024[1] and this is projected to increase in 2025, reflecting the continued shift towards digital shopping platforms.
The ripple effect of data breaches - the importance of empathy when notifying individuals
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) this week is raising awareness about the “ripple effect” of data breaches on individuals’ lives. John Edwards, Information Commissioner, shares on the ICO blog examples of how data breaches can expose individuals’ sensitive information, leading to stigma, discrimination or physical danger, particularly for those who are vulnerable. Examples of real scenarios where the effects of data breaches can be life-altering are shared by the ICO.
Data & Cyber School: Do You Know How To Deal With A Cyber Incident?
You are probably sick of hearing that a cyber incident is now an inevitability – it's "when – and not if". A cyber incident extends beyond a cyber attack and includes for example, a denial-of-service incident arising from a flood of traffic taking down a website. Our 5th space of warfare article shares guidance on how to avoid, manage and respond to a cyber incident and focuses on technical response.
Data & cyber school: do you know how to deal with a cyber incident?
You are probably sick of hearing that a cyber incident is now an inevitability – it's "when – and not if". A cyber incident extends beyond a cyber attack and includes for example, a denial-of-service incident arising from a flood of traffic taking down a website. Our 5th space of warfare article shares guidance on how to avoid, manage and respond to a cyber incident and focuses on technical response.
Crypto is property: Court reinforces progressive body of case law in first final determination
Catherine Naylor has a broad corporate commercial litigation practice, helping her clients to resolve the full range of disputes, both domestic and international, especially offshore. She has particular expertise in post-M&A and company disputes, fraud and asset recovery work, contentious insolvency and trusts litigation across a range of sectors (including financial services, energy, mining and healthcare).
Exploring The Legal Ramifications Of Delays In IT Projects - Insights Into TCS v DBS (Part Four)
Welcome to 'Insights from TCS v DBS' – a four-part series providing an in-depth look at the judgment handed down in Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (17 May 2024). In the final article of this series, we focus on TCS's claim for £77 million of lost revenue and the distinction between wasted expenditure and lost profits in exclusion clauses. See part three for our discussion on the liability cap.
Exploring The Legal Ramifications Of Delays In IT Projects - Insights Into TCS v DBS (Part Three)
Welcome to 'Insights from TCS v DBS' four-part series providing an in-depth look at the judgment handed down in; Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (17 May 2024). In the second article of the series, we looked at the court's decision on partial termination and when a breach is capable of remedy under the contract.
Exploring The Legal Ramifications Of Delays In IT Projects - Insights Into TCS v DBS (Part Two)
Welcome to 'Insights from TCS v DBS' – a four-part series providing an in-depth look at the judgment handed down in Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (17 May 2024). In the first article of the series, we looked at the judicial focus on delay and notice provisions, conditions precedent, compliance and the importance of contractual language, and estoppel.
New law for digital assets in the UK?
On 11 September 2024, the UK government introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to the House of Lords. It aims to establish that certain digital assets can be recognised in law as property, providing legal protection to their owners, and reflecting the practical conclusion reached in a series of cases over the past few years regarding the treatment of cryptocurrency / digital assets.
Delays in IT Projects: Insights from the TCS v DBS series - part three
Limitation of liability Welcome to 'Insights from TCS v DBS' four-part series providing an in-depth look at the judgment handed down in; Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (17 May 2024). In the second article of the series, we looked at the court's decision on partial termination and when a breach is capable of remedy under the contract.
Delays in IT Projects: Insights from the TCS v DBS series - part four
Exclusion and "loss of anticipated savings" Welcome to 'Insights from TCS v DBS' – a four-part series providing an in-depth look at the judgment handed down in Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (17 May 2024). In the final article of this series, we focus on TCS's claim for £77 million of lost revenue and the distinction between wasted expenditure and lost profits in exclusion clauses. See part three for our discussion on the liability cap.
Exploring The Legal Ramifications Of Delays In IT Projects - Insights Into TCS V DBS (Part One)
Welcome to 'Insights from TCS v DBS' – a four-part series providing an in-depth look at the judgment handed down in Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (17 May 2024). In the first article of this series, we look at the judicial focus on delay and notice provisions, conditions precedent, compliance and the importance of contractual language, and estoppel.
Procurement Reform: Key Points To Know About The Procurement Act
How will the Procurement Act change public procurement? The Act represents the biggest shake-up of our procurement laws for over thirty years. Until now, the existing procurement regime in the UK has been derived from EU rules on public procurement, dating from 2014; before that we also had a procurement rulebook derived from the previous EU law.
Exploring the Legal Ramifications of Delays in IT Projects - Insights into TCS v DBS (part one)
Notices in delay regimes (conditions precedent and estoppel). Welcome to 'Insights from TCS v DBS' – a four-part series providing an in-depth look at the judgment handed down in Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (17 May 2024). In the first article of this series, we look at the judicial focus on delay and notice provisions, conditions precedent, compliance and the importance of contractual language, and estoppel.
Procurement reform: Key points to know about the Procurement Act
How will the Procurement Act change public procurement? The Act represents the biggest shake-up of our procurement laws for over thirty years. Until now, the existing procurement regime in the UK has been derived from EU rules on public procurement, dating from 2014; before that we also had a procurement rulebook derived from the previous EU law.
Are You Meeting New, Enhanced UK Cyber Security Requirements For Consumer "Smart" Products?
If your business manufactures, imports or distributes consumer "smart" products in the UK, your product cyber security regime should be reviewed in light of new, enhanced UK law in force from 29 April 2024. Businesses in the supply chain of internet of things (IoT) devices must conform with upgraded UK product security standards. Product design, manufacturing and documentation processes must all be assessed for conformity.
Are you meeting new, enhanced UK cyber security requirements for consumer "smart" products?
If your business manufactures, imports or distributes consumer "smart" products in the UK, your product cyber security regime should be reviewed in light of new, enhanced UK law in force from 29 April 2024. Businesses in the supply chain of internet of things (IoT) devices must conform with upgraded UK product security standards. Product design, manufacturing and documentation processes must all be assessed for conformity.
Lifting The Automatic Suspension In Public Procurement – ThinkHouse (Video) - Government, Public Sector - UK
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Applications to lift the automatic suspension are a unique feature of procurement litigation. Patrick Arben and Susannah Fink look at the operation of the automatic suspension on contract making and applications to lift the same. They talk through the process of making and defending such applications, and examine the latest trends in the Court's approach to determining such applications.
COVID-19: Time To Be Even More Cyber Aware
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In these strange and uncertain times, a significant number of employees will be working from home for the foreseeable future. For many that will be a new experience and for others, at least, a significant change in working pattern. For many employees, and employers, the right infrastructure and measures might not be in place, or if they are, they may not have been properly tested.
WhatsApp's security flaw has legal implications
Earlier this month there was widespread reporting in both the tech and mainstream media of the discovery of a potential security vulnerability in Facebook's WhatsApp messaging service.
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