Horizon Scanning by Slaughter and May

Explore changes in enforcement trends and insights on how businesses can get ready for a more assertive 2026 in this episode of our 2026 launch series. Join Simon Nicholls and Gayathri Kamalanathan as they explore the theme of Crisis Management and cover:

The FCA’s enforcement strategy and what it means

Key areas of FCA focus

Updates to the FCA’s Enforcement Guide

The SFO’s new tools and assertive approach

Practical steps prepare for a more assertive regulatory environment

Explore our Crisis Management written insights here.

Unpack what 2026 holds for organisations navigating the digital space in this episode of our Horizon Scanning 2026 launch series with Simon Nicholls and Laura Houston. They cover:

The shifting landscape of digital regulation in the UK and EU

How AI regulation is evolving across the EU, UK and US

The significance of the EU’s Digital Omnibus and recent UK data reforms

Practical actions to stay ahead of regulatory changes and uncertainty

The opportunities and challenges presented by regulatory divergence

Explore our Digital written insights here.

Dive into the fast-evolving world of ESG regulation in this Governance and Sustainability launch episode of our Horizon Scanning 2026 series with Simon Nicholls and Richard Hilton. They cover:

The key drivers behind the US’ backlash against ESG

The impact of diverging US and EU/UK approaches

The most significant upcoming legislative changes to look out for

Practical steps for companies to ensure compliance and minimise risk

Explore our Governance & Sustainability written insights here.

Discover the shifting landscape of the global energy transition in 2026 with Simon Nicholls and Oly Moir. This Horizon Scanning 2026 launch series episode on Energy Transition covers:

The shifting geopolitical landscape and its impact

Key headwinds facing renewables

The critical role of government intervention and innovative investment structures

The “nuclear renaissance” and its growing importance

How AI and digital infrastructure are reshaping power sector priorities

Explore our Energy Transition written insights here.

Explore the forces shaping global investment and private equity in this episode with Simon Nicholls and Aleezeh Liaqat, as they kick off the Horizon Scanning series for 2026. They cover:

Strategic responses to geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility

Key trends in private equity dealmaking

Insights into sector resilience

The evolving landscape of exits

Predictions for 2026

Explore our Capital Flows written insights here.