Taylor Wessing

🎮 In the latest edition of Play, we look at what an EC Digital Fairness Act would mean for EU games businesses: https://bit.ly/3B3jAHg   Our international team also analyse other key developments in the video games sector including the Latin American online gambling market's regulatory environment, the French Supreme Courts ruling against exhaustion of rights for digital video games copies and more.   #Gaming #VideoGames #CloudGaming #GamingLaw #RegulationForInnovation

🤝Congratulations to this amazing honour: Dr. Jan Phillip Rektorschek, our partner for #Patents & #IP #Litigation, has been recognised as one of the world's best practice experts in the field of patents in the current IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025. The highly respected Global Leaders 2025 ranking is published annually and focuses exclusively on the patent market. It enjoys a particularly high reputation in the US market.   ℹ About the IAM Global Leaders 2025: To qualify for inclusion in the IAM Global Leaders, individuals must be listed in the Gold ranking of the IAM Patent 1000, the market-leading annual directory that identifies the top law firms and individuals in the world's most important patent jurisdictions. From this esteemed group, we select candidates for the IAM Global Leaders who deserve special attention - not only for their expertise and experience in creating, protecting, managing, prosecuting and enforcing important patent rights, but also for their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to create value for their clients.

📢 We are attending! 📢 We are delighted to be attending the #GermanEquityForum2024 – with four experts from our Corporate #CapitalMarkets group on site! From today to 27 November 2024, we will be at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt and look forward to inspiring discussions with issuers, investors and financial analysts. The German Equity Forum is Europe's leading capital market conference in the field of corporate financing. Come and meet us! 👥 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eJKx-8Eb

As world leaders discuss climate issues, encourage collaborative solutions and challenge progress so far, we look at a key aspect of the conference that may not hit the headlines. Throughout COP29 lawyers from across the firm are volunteering their time to support in the Situation Room organised by Legal Response International. We interviewed Maxime Weiss from our Disputes and Investigations team to find out more. #COP29 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ESG

🤖 Ever since the entry into force of the EU AI Act, ‘high-risk AI systems’ have been the talk of the town. But when does an AI system become high-risk? How will these tools be regulated in the future? Our IT expert Mareike Christine Gehrmann and our HR expert Dr. Anne Förster have analysed the AI Act in detail and explain which obligations apply to providers, deployers, importers and distributors and which deadlines and penalties need to be observed. ➡️ Read now: https://lnkd.in/eTs-eWub #AIAct #AI #HR  

Congratulations to Jonny Bethell who has been recognised in Law.com International's Private Equity Rising Stars power list🎉: https://lnkd.in/eabNejSr   Jonny's dedication, expertise, and innovative spirit have earned him the trust and confidence of our clients. As a co-lead in our AI initiatives, his forward-thinking approach continues to push boundaries and enhance our service offerings in this rapidly evolving area. 🤖    #PrivateEquity #RisingStar #LegalExcellence #AIInnovation #TaylorWessing

We're thrilled to be included in the International Employment Lawyer 2025 guide to the world’s leading employment law practices. The guide details leading teams across the globe that have, in the last 12 months, impressed with their performance on ground-breaking mandates, unwavering reliability on business-critical workforce issues, major cross-border projects, and proof of credentials as important partners to the world’s leading employers. You can view the full list here (subscription required): https://bit.ly/3ZfWXZp #Employment #EmploymentLaw

Will the UK's new Data (Use and Access) Bill fly through approvals? https://bit.ly/3V1Ja6g In this month's edition of Radar, we provide an overview of the UK's new DUA Bill, look at the revised compliance timeline for the OSA, at UK Buy Now Pay Later proposals and more. Subscribe now and never miss an update: https://lnkd.in/e7pxJmKy #OSA #OnlineSafetyAct #RegulationForInnovation #DataProtection #BuyNowPayLater

Yesterday, our experts Vikki Wiberg and Charlie Pring hosted an informative webinar on business immigration updates that every employer needs to know.    📽️Watch the recording on demand here: https://lnkd.in/eW8NVaaj   During the session, they provided valuable insights into: ▪ the transition to eVisas  ▪ the introduction of the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)  ▪ immigration compliance under the new Labour government  ▪ new recruitment strategies. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to Vikki Wiberg or Charlie Pring.   #ImmigrationUpdate #BusinessImmigration #eVisas #ETA #RecruitmentStrategies #Compliance

We’re thrilled to be attending Slush 2024 in Helsinki, a founder-focused event on a mission to bring together a curated crowd of European startups, world-class inventors, tech journalists and other players in the startup ecosystem. Colleagues Ian Moore and Edward Chapman are in attendance alongside our friends at London & Partners and Propel. Be sure to get in touch if you'd like to meet up. You can find out more about the event here: https://slush.org/ #Founders #StartUps #Tech