BCL Legal & Addleshaw Goddard Cyber Security for In-House Lawyers.

Should the worst happen we will be looking at how to deal with cyber incidents and the legal, practical and reputational implications of this rapidly evolving area of risk.

The session will be led by Claire Edwards, Commercial Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, James Moss, Director of Cyber Investigations at Addleshaw Goddard and James Hyde, Tech Disputes Partner at Addleshaw Goddard.

Topics covered:

Introduction and key themes - what should we be worrying about right now and what can we do to prepare

• Policies, procedures and crisis management
• The importance of realistic exercises
• What does your MVB look like?

Assessment of the current threat landscape - what are the most recent developments and how is AI changing things

• AI powered cyber-attacks, myth or reality?
• AI powered defence
• Agentic AI – distinct issues and concerns
• The demise of Ransomware? What are attackers really looking for

Regulatory landscape - brief overview of the current legal framework and what we see coming down the line

• Changes to NIS
• Ransomware Proposals
• Updating the Computer Misuse Act

Data Protection and Cyber Risk - when Cyberattacks cause a data breach, what can be done and where do the greatest risks lie

• ICO and DPAs – how to report, engage and manage investigations
• Litigation Risk and group action
• Dealing with LIPs – the impact of AI
• Contractual disputes and issues
• Reputational concerns

Building your internal network -

• Working with CISO, CTO and DPO – how to make sure tech and data teams talk to each other
• Insurance – where it helps and what it misses, and who are you going to be working with
• Creating and maintaining privilege – key Do’s and Don’ts and how to get buy in from the business

Questions from the audience will be encouraged.

Summary

Date: Thursday 22 October 2026

Time: 08:30 - Coffee and Tea

09:00 - Session commences

10:30 (approx) - Session ends

Location: Addleshaw Goddard, One St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 3DE