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Are you ready to navigate the future of AI regulation? 🌐 Introducing our EU AI Act Guide – your essential resource for understanding the complexities of the EU AI Act. We break down key concepts and implementation dates, map out the broad territorial and material scope, and detail specific regulatory requirements for different risk categories. Our guide also unpacks governance, enforcement, and arrangements for testing AI in regulatory sandboxes. As your trusted partner, our global AI experts blend years of experience with deep sector and technical knowledge. We’re here to help you master the details, simplify the complexities, and gain a competitive edge. Let us help you focus on what you do best. 🖱 Click here to access: https://lnkd.in/gxQs8FXX #EUAIAct #Compliance #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #twobirdsAIAct

How is the regulatory environment and government policy impacting the UK hotel market? Join us for our next webinar on 10 December, co-hosted with HVS, AlixPartners, and EP Business in Hospitality. We'll explore the effects of recent regulations and policies on the hotel sector, covering everything from employees, property and supply chains to customer demand and inbound tourism. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from industry experts Kate Nicholls OBE (UKHospitality) and Rachael Farrington (VisitBritain) on these very topical issues. Kate and Rachael’s presentations will be followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Russell Kett of HVS. Our panellists will include Puneet Kanuga (EQ Hotels), Ed Odell (Flint Global), James Salford (Bird & Bird), Graeme Smith (AlixPartners) and Emma Young (AIB Bank). Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e5ddDDmv #Hospitality #HotelMarket #GovernmentPolicy

🎧Now streaming! In honour of #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth, we’re excited to bring you a special episode of our Embracing the Conversation podcast, created in collaboration with our Muslim Faith Group and our multicultural network, Embrace.   In this episode, Business Development Manager Najat Jebari sits down with Santander's Privacy Legal Counsel Adilah Ilyas as they discuss the journey toward greater Muslim inclusion in the workplace. Adilah shares her experiences as a British Pakistani lawyer and a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion, offering valuable insights and perspectives.   Listen now and let us know what meaningful Muslim inclusion looks like to you in the comments! 💬 https://lnkd.in/eV5qqDhm

From courtroom victory to awards triumph! 🏆 We're proud to share that last night, we won the award for Disputes Team of the Year at Law.com International's British Legal Awards, for our groundbreaking work on the COPA v Wright case. Huge congratulations to Phil Sherrell, Graham Smith, Tristan Sherliker, Ning-Ning Li, William Wortley, Chris Bourchier, and Laura Gray and the rest of our international team for their incredible work in bringing certainty to the cryptocurrency community. Find out more about the COPA v Wright case here: https://lnkd.in/ekTQsE2G

Ready to dive into TechLaw Day 2024? 🌟 The countdown is on—TechLaw Day 2024 is now less than two weeks away! Are you curious about how cutting-edge technology meets complex regulations? This is your chance to explore the crossroads of innovation and law. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store: 🔹 Unlock the future: Explore breakthroughs in blockchain and quantum cryptography and their transformative impact. 🔹 Navigate the rules: Gain insights into the rapidly evolving “periodic table” of regulations in UK and the EU, with a spotlight on the online harms regulation as a key policy response to evolving technology, with insights from Ofcom. 🔹 Engage with experts: Join a practical workshop-style session on AI governance or data access. 🔹 Learn and lead: Discover how to avoid pitfalls and adapt to tech-driven regulatory changes. To register your interest in attending TechLaw Day 2024, click here: https://lnkd.in/eHD2hygQ #TLD2024 #Tech #Regulation

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a landmark EU regulation designed to standardise how the financial services sector addresses ICT risks, such as cyber-attacks and operational disruptions. Set to take effect on 17 January 2025. Is your organisation ready? This week, due to popular demand, our international team of experts—Jonathan Emmanuel, Kuba Ruiz LL.M., Gavin Punia and Eleonora Pavliouk—shared their insights during a live webinar on DORA. They tackled a wide range of audience questions, including topics such as DORA registers, cross-border compliance for UK and EU entities, ICT provider requirements, subcontracting obligations, and much more. To watch the recording click here: https://2bird.ly/4i9Fj0Y If you have any questions get in touch with our experts, we’d be happy to advise you on navigating this complex area. #DORA #FinancialServices #Cybersecurity #DigitalResilience

We are excited to announce, in collaboration with OXYGY (our consulting arm) and the European Commission, that applications are now open for the third cohort of the European Blockchain Sandbox. Applications will remain open until 31 Jan 2025 at 23:59 CET. Interested in learning who can participate or how to apply? Discover more here: https://2bird.ly/4eXAo0o #blockchain #sandbox

Behind the scenes at #COP29 🌍   Big decisions, bold debates, and a focus on global responsibility—what’s next for climate finance, international cooperation, and legal action? Our expert Matthias Lang was on the ground, capturing the story behind COP29.   🎥 Watch the video and dive into our article: Five things we learnt from COP29, to uncover the key outcomes shaping the future of #climateaction. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eppkKXCb

What’s powering the future of clean energy? 🌍 The 2024 International Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) report is here! In 2023, Corporate PPAs surged to 46 GW of clean energy contracts, highlighting a global shift towards sustainability. Leading markets like Germany, Spain, France, the UK, Australia, and the US are at the forefront of this movement. Since 2015, the corporate PPA market has grown 33% annually, and while growth may slow slightly in 2024, the momentum remains strong. This year’s report explores the key drivers behind this growth, innovative deal structures, and market trends across Western and Eastern Europe, the Nordics, Asia-Pacific, and the US. Dive into the full report now: https://2bird.ly/3ZpYb4k #Energy #CleanEnergy #CorporatePPA

Ever wondered if hiring most of a competitor's staff could trigger merger control approval? Anne Federle and Aurélie D. delve into the Microsoft/Inflection case to explore its impact on the tech industry. Learn how these developments could influence the future of “acqui-hires” in the AI sector and how competition authorities are addressing these complex scenarios. Click here to read more: https://2bird.ly/3VxYI23