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We are pleased to launch the latest edition of our annual Fintech & Payments Legal Outlook 2025 publication in which we consider the key trends in #fintech and #payments their impact on the #legaloutlook in the year to come. In this video Peiying C. and Niranjan Arasaratnam explore the global fintech legal landscape for in 2025.  Read the publication here. https://bit.ly/41xUtXQ

🎮 Curious about the latest legal trends in the #gaming industry?🎮 I'm thrilled to be speaking at the Game Developers Session (GDS) in Prague this Friday, 13th December! I'm participating to two exciting panels that delve into the heart of the gaming world: 🔴 Panel "Dark Patterns in Video Games" Join Pavel Hrdý (moderator), Nick Allan, Lukas A. Mrazik, Petr Bratský and myself as we explore the controversial design practices that raise ethical and legal challenges in gaming. 🟠Panel "How to Approach Video Game #M&A From The Sell-side?" I'll be alongside industry experts discussing key strategies and insights into the dynamics of M&A in video games. Happy to share the stage with Matěj Večeřa (moderator), Nav Sunner and Michał Pękała, LL.M. for this panel. These conversations promise valuable insights for anyone interested in the future of this dynamic industry. Don't miss these sessions and stay informed about the legal movements shaping the gaming landscape of tomorrow. Thank you very much Kinstellar and Petr Bratský for your invitation. ✨ Looking forward to connecting with those attending and exchanging insights on these exciting topics! #Linklaters #VideoGames #GamingLaw #Innovation

📃 In 2024, #subscription contracts have attracted significant scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic, especially in digital markets. As businesses welcome the new year, they also see an increase in risk exposure, notably in the UK where the consequences of non-compliance are set to jump to penalties of up to 10% global turnover. Whilst common themes emerge, businesses need to navigate a multiplicity of specific rules on #disclosures and #consumer notices as new rules begin to bite. 💡 In our #techinsight, we have summarised the key developments and what to expect in 2025. #consumerprotection #FTC #CMA #EC #DMCC Kim Rust, John Eichlin, Verity Egerton-Doyle and Kristofer Ekdahl

🖥️ The Hong Kong government has now finalised the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill (CI Cyber Bill), which is widely expected to be passed by the Hong Kong Legislative Council before the end of this year. Organisations providing critical infrastructure services in #HongKong which may be designated as critical infrastructure operators (#CIOs) should proactively review the adequacy of their internal #IT and #cybersecurity processes and policies in light of potential designation of their critical IT systems and corresponding obligations. 💡 In our #techinsight we summarise the key aspects of the #CICyberBill. Albert Yuen, Eunice L., Jasmine Yung

The Southeast Asia region is proactively seeking to ramp up its data centre industry through foreign #investment and is expected to be the fastest growing region for co-location #datacentres over the next five years. Data centres are therefore becoming a focal point of opportunity for both government and commercial stakeholders. 💡 For those data centre operators trying to identify opportunities with an awareness of the key challenges, we highlight three critical #regulatory updates for the #SoutheastAsia region. Ruoyi Lu, Adrian Fisher, Alex Roberts 罗世轩 and Alaister Johnson

🌎 Trump is focused on ensuring #America’s ability to dominate the Tech Industry and on winning the ongoing U.S.-China battle for #AI supremacy. While it remains to be seen how Trump will deliver on his election promises, one thing is clear: Trump will drive change and the impacts will be felt across the tech world. 💡 Explore key global trends in the #technology sector - https://lnkd.in/enixBnXi Joshua Ashley Klayman Kuzar | #techlegaloutlook2025 #digitalassets #crypto #space #investment

We are thrilled to announce that Linklaters has been shortlisted by the Financial Times for the Innovative Lawyers Awards North America in the Deals & Financing category. This recognition honors a series of groundbreaking AI transactions led by Ieuan Jolly, Chair of Linklaters’ U.S. TMT/IP Practice. These landmark deals established a novel licensing framework that enables AI vendors to leverage digital content for the development of large language models. Navigating uncharted legal and commercial challenges, the innovative approach bridged the publishing and AI sectors, aligning legal, technical, and business objectives to drive transformative change.   We are honored to be recognized for advancing legal innovation and deal-making in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.   #AI #GenerativeAI #MachineLearning #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #LLM #DataSolutions

🌐 Explore the key global trends in the #technology sector that we believe will shape the #legaloutlook for businesses in #2025 and beyond. 👉 You can read the full publication on our website and reach out to our tech team to discuss – https://lnkd.in/enixBnXi #techlegaloutlook2025 #techlaw #AI #investment #digitaleconomy #onlinesafety #regulation #digitalinfrastructure #data #litigation #antitrust

📢 A team led by Jason Manketo has advised the underwriters on the IPO of talabat and its listing in the UAE on the Dubai Financial Market, raising US$2bn in the largest global tech IPO in 2024 to date. 💬 Jason Manketo comments: "We are very pleased to have advised the underwriters on this landmark transaction for Talabat, a company at the forefront of innovation in the MENA region. This IPO showcases the robust growth trajectory of the region's tech and logistics sectors, and we are excited to have played a pivotal role in supporting Talabat's next phase of growth." Read more on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAcX-tex

🌐 The year 2025 marks a period of change with new governments pursuing growth amid significant #geopolitical, #economic and #societal challenges. AI is driving change and investment, and we continue to see increasing regulatory intervention and heightened litigation risk in the digital sphere. 💡 In our annual publication, we explore the key global trends in the #technology sector that we believe will shape the #legaloutlook for businesses in 2025 and beyond. 🔎 Watch this space! #techlegaloutlook2025 #techlaw #AI #investment #digitaleconomy #onlinesafety #regulation #digitalinfrastructure #data #litigation #antitrust