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The EU has completed the legislative process for its revised foreign direct investment screening framework (the “Revised EU FDI Regulation”), with the Council formally adopting the Revised EU FDI Regulation today (8 June 2026) following its approval by the European Parliament last month.

Cyber incidents are increasingly giving rise to complex, long‑tail litigation risk, particularly for financial services firms. As regulators place growing emphasis on operational resilience, outsourcing governance and accountability, the same regulatory findings may be repurposed to support civil follow‑on claims long after incidents occur. Regulatory investigations are taking longer to conclude and, alongside damages claims, courts are showing an increased willingness to grant urgent injunctive relief to prevent data misuse. As a result, firms should approach cyber preparedness not only as a regulatory or operational issue, but as a litigation risk mitigation exercise – aligning regulatory engagement, disclosure decisions and contractual liability planning from the outset. This article is the second in our three‑part Emerging Themes in Financial Regulation & Disputes 2026 series and follows our earlier analysis of cyber resilience and the 2026 regulatory shift. It examines the evolving litigation and regulatory landscape shaping cyber and operational resilience expectations for the year ahead and identifies practical priorities for financial services firms seeking to respond proactively. Our accompanying articles consider (i) cyber resilience and the 2026 regulatory shift; and (ii) operational resilience and the growing influence of critical third‑party designations.

On day 3 of London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2026, BCLP and co-sponsors BrKLA and BKS Disputes, were delighted to host a panel discussion on the rapidly evolving dispute resolution landscape in Kazakhstan.