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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Thought Leadership
April 16, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be prominent in headlines — and it’s also becoming an increasingly practical tool for lawyers working in dispute resolution. In March, World Law Group’s Dispute Resolution Group came together for a lively virtual discussion exploring how firms are using AI, where it’s proving most valuable, and —...
February 20, 2025

WLG colleagues in the Technology Group held a round-robin discussion on the State of Regulations on AI on February 11 with 19 participants from various jurisdictions. Read our key takeaways below.  Key Takeaways   German and Austrian members view the EU AI Act as overly prescriptive, raising...
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...

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Member Firm News Spain
April 28, 2025

Cuatrecasas has created Cuatrecasas Innova, a new brand grouping together all the firm’s open innovation initiatives.
Thought Leadership
April 16, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be prominent in headlines — and it’s also becoming an increasingly practical tool for lawyers working in dispute resolution. In March, World Law Group’s Dispute Resolution Group came together for a lively virtual discussion exploring how firms are using AI, where it’s proving most valuable, and —...
Thought Leadership Argentina, USA - Washington
March 7, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, and the legal field is undergoing a similar transformation. In 2024, we have seen how AI tools are increasingly shaping legal practice, from automating routine administrative tasks to supporting judicial decision-making.
February 20, 2025

WLG colleagues in the Technology Group held a round-robin discussion on the State of Regulations on AI on February 11 with 19 participants from various jurisdictions. Read our key takeaways below.  Key Takeaways   German and Austrian members view the EU AI Act as overly prescriptive, raising...
Legal Updates Netherlands
February 10, 2025

On 4 February 2025, the Dutch Digital Services Act Implementation Act, the legislation transposing the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) into law in the Netherlands, entered into force, fulfilling an important requirement of the DSA: to designate national supervisory authorities by the deadline of 17 February 2024. The following article is an...