Digital disruption
UK sets up new digital markets taskforce
17 March 2020 - Antonio Bavasso
As A&O has previously reported, governments and antitrust authorities around the globe are in the midst of a fierce policy debate over whether and how antitrust rules should be adapted to deal with rapidly-evolving digital markets. Learn more about the UK Government’s response to the Furman Report and plans for a dedicated Digital Markets Taskforce › Read More
Solving the crypto-crossword: UK developments in the legal and regulatory treatment of cryptoassets
02 March 2020 - Oliver Rule
What are cryptoassets? Regulators, judges, central banks, academics, crypto enthusiasts and many others are still debating this question. Indeed you might think of ‘crypto’ as a pun: both advertently referring to the use of cryptography, and inadvertently referring to the cryptic nature of these assets which have proved notoriously difficult to classify. Throw in associated › Read More
A European Strategy for Data – The EU Commission reveals its data strategy
27 February 2020 - Christine Kammermeier
On Wednesday, 19 February 2020, the European Commission presented its long-awaited EU data strategy in Brussels. Acknowledging the changing economic and societal circumstances introduced by digital transformation, European lawmakers launched a discussion paper addressing their vision for Europe to take on a leading role in the global data economy. The paper was presented together with the › Read More
09 December 2019 - Adtech Karishma Brahmbhatt
On 19 November 2019 the UK ICO held a follow-up to its Adtech Fact Finding Forum (held in March 2019). With several key adtech players having aired their concerns, challenges and frustrations back at the March forum, the mood at this latest event was markedly different. There was an air of acceptance that the status › Read More
How in-house lawyers can help their companies achieve digital transformation
30 September 2019 - Digital transformation , Digitilisation Tom Levine
In-house lawyers have a leading role to play in helping their companies navigate the strategic, regulatory and operational challenges of digital transformation. Corporate partner Tom Levine discusses the issues that in-house legal teams should prioritise in this podcast. › Read More
Corporate Venturing: How to use minority investments for strategic gain
09 September 2019 - William Samengo-Turner
Corporate venturing is becoming an increasingly popular tool among organisations looking to boost innovation and accelerate digital transformation. Corporate partner William Samengo-Turner discusses the role of corporate venturing and the issues that investors should consider in this podcast. › Read More