Simon Konsta

Jul 30, 2024 | lexology.com | Simon Konsta |Gill Burnett |Connor Scott

OverviewThe integration of AI into the legal profession is transforming how legal services are delivered, with improved efficiency and new capabilities that were previously unimaginable. Lawyers will need to embrace AI to remain relevant and competitive in an increasingly tech-driven industry. Lawyers with strong technical IT skills will be needed to manage the changes required to make AI a part of day-to-day legal practice.

Jul 30, 2024 | lexology.com | Catrin Davies |Simon Konsta |Gill Burnett

OverviewThis edition of our Lawyers' Liabilities newsletter comes at a period of palpable change.

Jun 11, 2024 | dacbeachcroft.com | Simon Konsta |Toby Vallance

It has been a busy year already for climate change decisions. Among them are four of the top twenty cases covered in our map, dealing with greenwashing, judicial review of government obligations and the individual right to effective protection by state authorities from the serious adverse effects of climate change on life, health and well-being. As our map only covers active cases, this leaves us with four spaces to fill.

Jan 23, 2024 | lexology.com | Paul Baker |Simon Konsta

DAC Beachcroft’s Informed Insurance Predictions 2024 provide their insights on the opportunities and challenges that the insurance market may face in relation to Global Risk in the coming year and beyond. #1 CASUALTYRegulators around the world will continue to focus on PFAS Growing environmental concern and awareness of the risks associated with PFAS (forever chemicals) will lead to an increase in claims by employees, consumers and the general public.

Dec 19, 2023 | lexology.com | Annabel Walker |Duncan Strachan |Helen V. Faulkner |Sarah Crowther |Julian Miller |Toby Vallance | +5 more

COP28 finished in the early hours of 13 December 2023, overrunning as parties sought to reach a consensus on a final agreement. The key topic of contention was how the parties should respond to the first global stocktake (GST). Alongside the formal negotiations, the conference hosted hundreds of side events and oversaw various announcements on climate action by governments, business and civil society.