Navigating Antitrust Challenges for Tech Companies
TMT Talk
Antitrust authorities have embraced a position of intensified scrutiny, giving rise to significant challenges for technology companies. In this episode, is joined by and who delve into key developments in merger control across the US, Europe and UK, the emerging theories of harm being employed to challenge major transactions and look ahead to future antitrust trends and their associated risks. Tune in to an insightful discussion on the rapidly changing antitrust environment in the technology sector.
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The Evolving TMT Carve-Out Landscape
TMT Talk
The TMT sector is constantly transforming. Major TMT players regularly conduct strategic reviews which can lead to potential divestments or carve-outs of business units, key assets and divisions into independent entities, reshaping the industry dynamics. In this episode, is joined by and who dive into the current market conditions driving opportunities for carve-outs, the key legal and structural considerations to focus on during the planning phase, and insights on limiting value leakage. Tune in for guidance on navigating complex carve-out transactions.
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2024 Disputes Predictions in the TMT Sector
TMT Talk
Baker McKenzie's seventh annual report, offers invaluable insights from a survey of more than 600 senior lawyers on disputes risks and predictions for 2024. In this episode of TMT Talk, , and discuss the overarching trends in TMT disputes and provide actionable advice on mitigating risks and enhancing preparedness. Tune in to gain strategies for navigating the complexities of TMT disputes with confidence.
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The State of Tech M&A
TMT Talk
Recently there have been less mega deals but the technology industry still commands a significant portion of the M&A market. In this episode of TMT Talk, , , and offer a multijurisdictional perspective on the current state of tech M&A. Our panel of experts share their insights on the risks and challenges that businesses should pay attention to, as well as tools and mechanisms that are important to know in order address such challenges.
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Disputes in Virtual Worlds
TMT Talk
The metaverse continues to be a trending topic across industries but is still largely undefined as businesses have yet to grasp the full potential of this new technology. In this episode of TMT Talk, Pablo Usle, Zelander Gray, and Sara Pitt share their insights on how navigating disputes may be transformed in the context of virtual worlds, such as metaverse. Our panel of experts discuss what companies need to consider when it comes to metaverse disputes and the challenges that arise from metaverse disputes in key areas such as employment and content moderation.
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The impact on the TMT sector of trade sanctions as a geopolitical tool
TMT Talk
Heightened sanctions and export controls targeting key technologies and the TMT sector are an important trend of recent years and reflect the current geopolitical climate. In this episode , , and discuss the practical impact these sanctions have on TMT companies and what TMT companies should do in their strategic plans to de-risk their exposure.
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Workforce Reduction in TMT Companies
TMT Talk
As layoffs hit the headlines in the post-pandemic world it raises the question as to what is next when it comes to managing work forces. In this episode of TMT Talk, , and discuss key factors of workforce reduction, developing restructuring plans, cost-cutting measures to consider and opportunistic hiring across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific in this unique economic climate.
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The Impact of Pillar 2 on TMT Companies
TMT Talk
The OECD has provided further updates on its Pillar 2 initiative and some countries have responded with their intention to implement as early as 2024. In this episode, Ciro Meza, Miles Humphrey, and Allen Tan highlight key points of the new guidelines, questions that companies have been raising and how these may affect TMT companies. Since the impact of Pillar 2 will transcend various functions within a business, our experts will share their insights on how TMT companies should react to these developments and when they should start taking action in light of the implementation timelines that...
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Metaverse Concepts Go Mainstream
TMT Talk
The metaverse concept is going mainstream and is creating opportunities for companies to scale and diversify their businesses. In this episode of TMT Talk, , , and discuss what made metaverses into one of the biggest trending tech topics and what relevant legal aspects should businesses be aware of as they continue to evolve and become accessible to an audience beyond the gaming industry. For more helpful insight on these and other topics on the interactive entertainment sector, please read our short articles in .
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The Evolving 5G Regulatory Landscape — Antitrust and Patents
TMT Talk
The fourth instalment of Baker McKenzie's TMT Looking Ahead delves into 5G, which with its high speed, ultra-low latency and ability to simultaneously connect multiple devices continues to drive global business opportunities. 5G use cases are increasingly popular in all levels of infrastructure and across industries and, as such, continue to attract the scrutiny of governments and regulators. In this episode of TMT Talk, , , and discuss the evolving regulatory landscape that applies to 5G and its uses cases, with a particular focus on antitrust and patents. For more helpful insight on this...
info_outlineMajor industries like Tech, Healthcare, Finance, Energy, Manufacturing, Transportation and Retail have started to rely heavily on artificial intelligence and machine learning, making it one of the fastest-growing technologies in the world. In this episode of TMT Talk, our panel of experts look into the complexity of AI/ML, and give their perspective on specific trends and issues tech companies should focus on. Raffaele Giarda, Bradford Newman, and Marcela Robledo will share their insights on points such as the AI use cases regulators are focusing on, what companies need to know when it comes to AI governance and oversight, and AI-specific trends in M&A.