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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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Resources

Legal Update
In the past few years, the demand for digital infrastructure, including data storage and managed hosting services, has significantly increased. In this newsletter, we will discuss key legal issues relating to operating data centers in Thailand.
Legal Update, Member Firm News, Thought Leadership
MiCAR defines Asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) as a type of crypto-asset that is not an electronic money token and that purports to maintain a stable value by referencing another value or right or a combination thereof, including one or more official currencies.
Legal Update, Member Firm News, Thought Leadership
The Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR) covers electronic money or e-money tokens, a crypto-asset that purports to maintain a stable value by referring to the value of a fiat currency that is a legal tender. The main purpose of this crypto-asset is to be used as a means of exchange inside th
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