Continuing our latest video series, BCL partner John Binns give a brief overview of the legal state of the UK's cannabis industry and how the trends of 2019 might develop through 2020.

Following the Law Commission's recent report on the law relating to abusive and offensive online communications, BCL Partner Michael Drury considers ...

BCL partner Julian Hayes is interviewed on his work in data protection and gives a breakdown of the current and potential future developments of UK GDPR.

BCL senior associate Tom McNeill is interviewed discussing the shifting UK corporate criminal liability landscape and applying the regulatory approach to Mens Rea offences.

BCL associate Umar Azmeh gives an overview of sanctions in the UK and the manner in which BCL's experience can assist clients navigate an ever-evolving arena.

BCL associate Anoushka Warlow is interviewed on dealing with raids and the execution of search warrants.

BCL associate Kate Chanter discusses the issues of defending against an accusation of sexual misconduct while at university and in university proceedings.

In the third part of our latest video series, BCL partner Michael Drury giving his insights into facial recognition technology, how it's uses in legal cases have changed in 2019, and how they might...

The United Kingdom's scheduled departure from the European Union on 29 March 2019 is fast approaching.

In May 2023, the government published the Fraud Strategy, which committed the government to launch an independent review into the operation of the disclosure regime in a digital age...

BCL Solicitors provides comprehensive coverage of UK and international sanctions developments, offering expert analysis on enforcement actions, regulatory changes, and compliance challenges.

The UK Budget on 11 March 2020 included a levy – figure(s) yet to be determined - on regulated firms to help fund the fight against financial crime.

BCL Partners Richard Reichman and John Binns have contributed to LexisNexis, examining the implications of section 250 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and whether the expansion of corporate criminal liability is likely to have the transformative effect many anticipate.

BCL Solicitors' cyber security experts provide insights on major technology incidents and data protection concerns, including the global Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage, biometric payment systems in retail, and the UK government's proposed ransomware payment ban. Partner Julian Hayes offers legal perspectives on these emerging cybersecurity challenges affecting businesses and consumers.

BCL partner Julian Hayes comments on the use of biometrics and technology being used in France, which reads vein patterns and links them to customers' card details, in The Telegraph.

Lawful cannabis businesses are active in several jurisdictions outside the UK like Canada and various states of the USA, however it is still heavily restricted in the UK and this has caused private investors...

In this video, BCL partner John Binns explains the complex and often misleading nature of confiscation law under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 ("POCA").

In the second of a series of videos on the career paths of our associates, Trainee Solicitor Cindy Laing shares her story and how she arrived at her role at BCL.

Nick Ephgrave last week set out an ambitious transformation plan, including speeding up cases and improving disclosure. But solicitors specialising in white-collar crime remain sceptical...

The digital landscape presents unprecedented challenges for online safety, raising critical questions about who bears responsibility for protecting users—particularly vulnerable populations—from harmful content. As regulatory frameworks evolve and technology companies face mounting pressure, the balance between education, corporate accountability, and government intervention remains hotly contested.