Business Resources & Insights

HY Solicitors join the Legal Lens series

We’re delighted to be sharing insights from HY solicitors, who have joined AST Hampsons in contributing to our Legal Lens series, providing top-line insights on legal topics relevant to businesses.

Rochdale born and bred

The AI Legal Lens with AST Hampsons - Anti-Discrimination Laws

AI’s role in decision-making, such as recruitment or loan approvals, raises concerns about bias and discrimination.

UK anti-discrimination laws, including the Equality Act 2010, prohibit discrimination based on race, gender, disability, and age. Businesses must

AI Legal Lens with AST Hampsons - Legal Challenges and Ambiguities in AI Use Under English Law

Legal Challenges and Ambiguities in AI Use Under English Law

International Dimensions and Global Harmonisation

While existing laws provide foundational AI regulation, technological advancements often outpace legislative updates. Ambiguities in applying laws to

AI Legal Lens with AST Hampsons - Data usage and protection

Central to AI regulation are the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, which set stringent standards for processing personal data through AI algorithms. GDPR mandates transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI-driven data processing.

Welcome to AST Hampson’s Legal Lens

AST Hampsons have been providing legal advice to the commercial sector for decades.  They have created some spotlight articles that are relevant today. 

We start by focussing over the next few articles on

AST Hampsons: a tradition of trust, a future of excellence

AST Hampsons is a well-established law firm with a history spanning several generations. The firm has offices located in both Rochdale and Bury, serving clients in and around the North West of England.