On 15 October 2025, The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) imposed a combined monetary penalty of £14 million on Capita plc and Capita Pension Solutions Limited (CPSL). This fine followed a significant cyber-attack in March 2023 that compromised the personal data of over 6.6 million individuals.
In our seventh episode of Privacy Unpacked, Matthew Buckwell (Senior Associate, UK) and Laura Goold (Associate, UK) examine what went wrong, the key lessons for organisations, and what this tells us about the ICO's approach to cybersecurity enforcement.
Tune in now for key insights to stay ahead of the curve!
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On 15 October 2025, The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) imposed a combined monetary penalty of £14 million on Capita plc and Capita Pension Solutions Limited (CPSL). This fine followed a significant cyber-attack in March 2023 that compromised the personal data of over 6.6 million individuals.
In our seventh episode of Privacy Unpacked, Matthew Buckwell (Senior Associate, UK) and Laura Goold (Associate, UK) examine what went wrong, the key lessons for organisations, and what this tells us about the ICO's approach to cybersecurity enforcement.
Tune in now for key insights to stay ahead of the curve!
Competitive Edge – The Podcast Episode 12: Foreign Direct Investment
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3 months ago
Competitive Edge – The Podcast Episode 12: Foreign Direct Investment
In this episode, Tenisha Cramer (associate, UK), Tialda Beetstra (senior associate, Netherlands) and Tamy Tietze (associate, Germany) explore the topic of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and cross-border internal reorganisations.
They discuss:
• Fundamentals of FDI and how it works across jurisdictions
• The Dutch Vifo Act and UK National Security and Investment Act frameworks, including their notification thresholds and review timelines
• Practical insights gained from recent experience advising on multi-jurisdictional transactions involving technology sector clients.
The conversation covers essential strategies for early assessment and due diligence, and highlights how internal reorganisations can trigger FDI requirements just like external acquisitions, making regulatory compliance crucial for all corporate restructuring activities.
The interview is conducted by our solicitor apprentice in London, Flora McCarthy.
In Competitive Edge – The Podcast we dissect topical competition law issues to help you understand how they may affect your business.
If you have any questions or need clarifications, we would be happy to hear from you. You can contact us at tenisha.cramer@twobirds.com, tialda.beetstra@twobirds.com or tamy.tietze@twobirds.com.
Check out our Foreign Direct Investment page: https://www.twobirds.com/en/capabilities/practices/corporate/merger-control,-fdi,-eu-fsr/foreign-direct-investment
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On 15 October 2025, The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) imposed a combined monetary penalty of £14 million on Capita plc and Capita Pension Solutions Limited (CPSL). This fine followed a significant cyber-attack in March 2023 that compromised the personal data of over 6.6 million individuals.
In our seventh episode of Privacy Unpacked, Matthew Buckwell (Senior Associate, UK) and Laura Goold (Associate, UK) examine what went wrong, the key lessons for organisations, and what this tells us about the ICO's approach to cybersecurity enforcement.
Tune in now for key insights to stay ahead of the curve!
