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Navigating legal and contractual essentials for creative digital agencies in 2026: a talk with Rebecca Steer

BCI Talk

27th Jan 2026

9.30am

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10.30am

Six, The Old Chapel, 16 Oakfield Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2AP

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>by Bristol Creative Industries

Join Rebecca Steer, a Partner at Keystone Law specialising in creative and digital businesses, for a practical and forward-looking session on the key legal and contractual issues agencies need to prioritise in 2026 and beyond.

Rebecca will break down the latest developments in employment law, copyright and IP, data protection, and AI regulation, translating them into clear, actionable guidance for agency leaders.

The talk will cover:

  • Employment Rights Bill
  • AI regulation & risk
  • Intellectual Property
  • Data Protection
  • Social media & online regulations
  • Collaboration, partnerships & outsourcing
  • Client projects & delivery risk
  • Cyber security and digital resilience

By the end of the session you will understand:

  • The critical legal and regulatory changes affecting agencies in 2026 and beyond.
  • What updates are needed across your contracts, processes, governance, and risk management.
  • How to run your agency more smoothly, compliantly, and profitably through strong legal foundations.

Who is it for?

This session is designed to help creative digital agencies stay compliant, competitive, and resilient in a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape.

About Rebecca

Rebecca Steer is an award winning business lawyer, long-time advisor to tech and creative digital businesses and friend of BCI. She advises many businesses in the creative and tech sectors and has a supportive and pragmatic style. Rebecca is a Partner at Keystone Law.

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> Non-member tickets are £45 +VAT

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About Bristol Creative Industries

Bristol Creative Industries is the membership network that supports the region's creative sector to learn, grow and connect, driven by the common belief that we can achieve more collectively than alone. 

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