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🖥️ 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.

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.

🌎 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

🎮 Effective 1st January 2025, a new law in #California (AB 2426) will change how digital #games and other digital goods, including movies, music and e-books are sold in this state, requiring online marketplaces to clearly inform customers when they are purchasing a revocable license to access digital media, rather than an unrestricted ownership right. This measure aims to protect #consumers and ensure transparency in digital transactions. Retailers will need to adjust their sales strategies to comply, or face potential fines. 💡 Stay ahead of the game by familiarizing yourself with the key provisions and exceptions of this important consumer protection law in our #techinsight by Laetitia Nicolazzi and Kristofer Ekdahl.

📢 A team led by Richard H., Nicki Kayser and Burkhard Rinne has advised BNY as custodian and paying agent in connection with the issuance by the European Investment Bank (EIB) of digital bonds registered on the Goldman Sachs Digital Assets Platform (GS DAP).   Read more here👉 https://lnkd.in/e4KWRbex

🌎 Trump's win is rapidly reshaping the Washington, DC landscape with his bold new vision already affecting the #Tech sector. 💡 In our #techinsight by Joshua Ashley Klayman Kuzar and Jennifer Calver, we explore 6 reasons why Trump's re-election puts Tech center stage. #emergingtech #AI #crypto #digitalassets #IaaS #BigTech #China