Beyond Borders, Spring 2025

04 March 2025

Welcome to the spring edition of Beyond Borders, our quarterly overview of insights from around the legal world and news from our teams across the UK and Ireland.

In this edition we look at:

DEI shifts in the USA and the impacts of these globally.
The European Data Protection Board’s new guidelines for processing data in AI models.
Ireland’s new inward investment screening mechanism.
The impact of the Los Angeles fires on insurance markets.

As well as a roundup of the latest news from Browne Jacobson and a spotlight on our 100-strong international disputes team.

The ripple effect: How US DEI shifts are impacting UK and Ireland businesses

Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Oliver Holmes, looks at recent shifts in DEI policy in the USA and the impact we may see globally.

EDPB guidelines: Processing personal data in the context of AI models

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) released new guidance on certain data protection aspects of personal data in the context of AI models (the Guidance) for the statutory authority (SA).

Ireland’s inward investment screening mechanism commences

Ireland has introduced a new investment screening mechanism aimed at inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from outside the EEA and Switzerland region.

Los Angeles fires: Impact analysis for insurance markets

Fires in the Pacific Palisades, Hurst and Eaton areas in Los Angeles have killed 29 people, destroyed many homes, offices, shops and public infrastructure such as roads, powerlines and sewers.

Social Mobility Incubator webinar series

Did you know that Browne Jacobson, proudly ranks joint number one employer in the Social Mobility Index 2024? DEI are fundamental to our culture, embedded in our core values and fostered throughout our firm at every level through policy, education, advocacy and allyship.

We invite you to a year-long event series, running until November, designed to help you develop and implement an effective social mobility strategy.

View the series

Browne Jacobson appointed to Serco Group plc legal services panel

Browne Jacobson will provide Serco Group plc (Serco) with a full suite of legal services to its UK and European business after being appointed to its legal panel.

Browne Jacobson shortlisted as Legal Adviser of the Year at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2025

Our award-winning private equity team has been shortlisted in the Legal Adviser of the Year – National/Regional category at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2025.

Browne Jacobson advises Landmark Holdings on sale of global underwriting group to US-based Bishop Street Underwriters

We have advised the shareholders of Landmark Holdings on the sale of the Landmark Group (Landmark), which specialises in the development and management of insurance intermediaries, to Bishop Street Underwriters (Bishop Street), a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company.

International dispute resolution

Browne Jacobson’s team of 100-plus dispute resolution professionals advise leading domestic and international organisations on the UK and Irish elements of international disputes and regulatory investigations.

Our team is also skilled at managing the progression and resolution of international disputes, and regulatory investigations in other common and civil law jurisdictions around the world.