Practice & Industry Groups

Technology

The Technology Group brings together lawyers who specialize in various aspects of technology law, spanning from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to HealthTech, GreenTech, CleanTech, and Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT). This diverse group is dedicated to guiding clients through the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of technology-related legal matters.

They assist clients with a wide range of services, such as negotiating technology contracts, including product purchases and licensing agreements, as well as advising on regulatory compliance issues. They guide clients through rolling out critical enterprise systems, and have the acumen to anticipate and mitigate potential risks related to these endeavors. The Technology Group also stays at the forefront of emerging technology trends, including artificial intelligence, Software as a Service (SAAS), data analytics, and cybersecurity, providing comprehensive counsel on how these advancements impact their clients' operations.

Lawyers in this group also play a crucial role in supporting M&A transactions, ensuring that technology-related aspects are handled seamlessly, from due diligence to post-transaction integration or separation. They handle technology-related disputes and are experienced in cross-border arbitration and mediation. With their broad coverage and invaluable expertise in both transactional and dispute resolution matters, especially in multi-jurisdictional contexts, the Technology Group is an indispensable resource for members in helping their clients navigate the intricate intersection of law and technology on a global scale.

This group meets quarterly via virtual meetings and in person at industry conferences such as ITechLaw.

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  • Feb. 11, 2025
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WLG Content

Recordings & Podcasts Saudi Arabia
February 3, 2022

Following the new Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) guidance on Review and Approval of AI and Big Data-Based Medical Devices, our expert lawyers from our Healthcare & Life Sciences sector group, along with our Digital & Data practice, Nick O'Connell and Christina Sochacki, Esq. , discuss the basis on which Big Data and AI-based...
Recordings & Podcasts
July 19, 2021

Members of WLG's Artificial Intelligence Group discussed the Proposed EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence in a recent Q&A with Johannes Juranek, CMS Austria; Brian McElligott, Mason Hayes & Curran (Ireland); Kim Parviainen, Castrén & Snellman (Finland); Adaya María Esteban Ruiz and Alejandro Negro Sala, Cuatrecasas (Spain).
Recordings & Podcasts
June 23, 2021

Members of WLG's Artificial Intelligence Group explore the proposed EU legal framework for AI - what businesses, institutions, and processes will be impacted; its implications; and the likely ripple effect to other jurisdictions.

Member Firm Uploads

Thought Leadership El Salvador
January 20, 2025

In a world where fashion moves at the speed of a click, the industry faces significant challenges, such as the rise of counterfeit products and the constant infringement of intellectual property rights.
Legal Updates USA - California
January 15, 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, California law AB 2426 will require companies offering online-only digital goods to disclose that consumers are purchasing a limited-duration license, not outright ownership.
Legal Updates Argentina
January 9, 2025

"LegalTech 2025: Trends shaping the legal sector, from AI advancements to blockchain and cybersecurity."
Legal Updates Canada - Ontario
January 8, 2025

In January 2025, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) is launching a pilot project in which the Registrar of Trademarks will issue 50–100 section 45 notices per month for randomly selected trademark registrations.1 The pilot project aims to assess the number of registered trademarks no longer in use and ensure the Canadian Trademarks Register...
Member Firm News Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
January 6, 2025

At the start of the year, Sorainen welcomed five new partners from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. This is the largest promotion round since 2022. All new leaders have built remarkable careers at the firm. They have consistently demonstrated excellence in their respective fields, showing the entrepreneurial mindset essential for business...