Date and time
Wednesday 3 December | 10:00 - 11:00
Event details
In addition to the headlines, this month's topics include:
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) - What You Need to Know
With it now confirmed that PPWR will not be subject to omnibus and will come into force next year, join us to understand it’s impact. Whether it is EU-wide DRS, recyclability by 2030, mandatory recycled content, reuse systems, digital labelling, or packaging efficiency, there is a lot to prepare for if you trade with the EU or NI. And, that's before you consider that it applies to all packaging material types (not just plastic) and covers the entire lifecycle - from pre-market compliance (design, recyclability, etc.) through to waste management. Join us to explore:
- Why PPWR matters if you handle packaging in the EU or Northern Ireland.
- How to stay compliant, avoid penalties, and turn regulation into opportunity.
- Key features of PPWR ahead of its application in August 2026.
- Practical considerations for compliance and risk management.
Scotland - Location Deep Dive
This month’s spotlight is on Scotland. We’ll get you up to date with a number of the Scotland only changes that have occurred in recent months and that could impact your consumer and retail operations, including:
- The new Edinburgh Visitor Levy (and plans for similar visitor levies in other parts of Scotland) and what it means for your business.
- The halted proposed Scottish reforms to modernise the termination of commercial leases & potential changes/challenges in the Scottish land taxes space.
AI - Privilege, Disclosure and Regulation
AI is transforming both legal and business operations, but have you considered its full implications? We’ll provide:
- Top tips and key watch-outs when leveraging AI in legal workflows, including how it can impact privilege and disclosure
- An overview of how the UK and EU are approaching AI regulation
Speakers
Dominic Watkins, Partner and Head of Consumer Sector
Kirsty Poots, Regulatory, Compliance & Investigations Associate
Abigail Reay, Regulatory, Compliance & Investigations Solicitor
Alicia Barrett, Regulatory, Compliance & Investigations Solicitor