The DLA Piper TechLaw Podcast Series covers the latest technological developments in our rapidly changing world. From Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Privacy, FinTech, Internet of Things to Robotics, we will forecast new trends and cover policies and regulation, contract and legal changes. As global leaders, our DLA Piper partners along with industry experts will provide invaluable insight into how new challenges arise and how you can stay ahead of the curve.
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Part two in our TechLaw podcast series sees Gokul Mani, Head of Middle East, Africa & India from London Stock Exchange resume his conversation with Trudy Wamala Karugaba, a partner in DLA Piper Africa’s, Uganda office. Following their discussion around the global capital markets landscape for Africa Tech, Gokul and Trudy turn their attention to the…
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In Part 1 of Episode 47 in our TechLaw Podcast Series, Gokul Mani, Head of Middle East, Africa & India from London Stock Exchange, joins Trudy Wamala Karugaba from DLA Piper Africa’s Uganda office to discuss the global capital markets landscape for African Tech, explaining why London provides an attractive listing destination for companies seeking …
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Part two of Episode 46 in our TechLaw podcast series sees Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer for Google X, bestselling author, serial entrepreneur and founder of the One Billion Happy movement, resume his conversation with DLA Piper partner and co-chair of the Technology Sector, Kit Burden. Following on from their discussion around AI, ethics…
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In part one of Episode 46 of our TechLaw podcast series, Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer for Google X, serial entrepreneur, founder of the One Billion Happy movement and author of the new book Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World, explains to DLA Piper partner and co-chair of the Technology Sect…
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Podcast 45 of our TechLaw podcast series sees award-winning presenter, best-selling author and Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at University College London, Hannah Fry, speak to Kit Burden, Partner and Global Co-Chair of the Technology Sector at DLA Piper. Focusing on AI, its strengths and flaws and the need for the human factor, their conve…
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In episode 44 of our TechLaw podcast series, Dylan Kennett, Senior Associate and member of the Emerging Growth and Venture Capital team, joins Dr. Chris Coleridge, Founder and CEO at Carbon13, a venture builder, in a revelatory discussion on the role start-ups can play in fighting the climate emergency. With a particular focus on the entrepreneurs'…
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Episode 43 of our TechLaw podcast series features Principal Analyst for Thematic Research at GlobalData, David Bicknell, in discussion with our Amsterdam-based Senior Associate, Floris de Wit. Their conversation focuses on the delicate balance of keeping populations safe when it comes to data privacy and cyber security, but also adopting innovative…
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In podcast 42 of our TechLaw podcast series, Jeroen Lokerse, Head of the Netherlands at global real estate firm, Cushman & Wakefield, joins DLA Piper Partner, Daphne Bens, to talk about the population explosion and its impact on the creation of smart cities that provide habitable, sustainable and safe spaces to live and work. They also discuss the …
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Podcast 41 of our TechLaw podcast series sees David Bell, Director at Hampleton Partners, leading M&A and corporate finance consultancy for companies with technology at their core, and DLA Piper Partner, Mark O’Conor, engage in an exciting conversation on the current innovations in HealthTech, as well as a futuristic outlook on the industry. Key hi…
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In episode 40 of our TechLaw podcast series Sunita Grote, Lead at UNICEF Ventures, and DLA Piper partner, Luca Gori, speak about emerging technologies and trends in the marketplace, as well as opportunities and outcomes from previous UNICEF Ventures’ investments. Join Sunita and Luca at our fifth European Technology Summit on the 5th October 2021. …
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In episode 39 of our TechLaw podcast series Sean Williams, Chairman of London-based fibre networks, G.Network Communications and Grain Connect Limited, joins DLA Piper partner, Mike Conradi, to discuss the recent explosion in demand for fibre networks in light of the pandemic. This fascinating exchange sheds light on the ever growing need for stabl…
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Podcast 38 of our TechLaw podcast series sees Gary Stewart, Founder & CEO at FounderTribes, a platform connecting and empowering entrepreneurs, join Luca Gori, partner and Corporate M&A lawyer at DLA Piper, to discuss the role of diversity in global corporate venture capital investing. They discuss how to use strategic alliances, not just to help r…
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FinTech: Cashless societies and post-pandemic growth by DLA PiperDLA Piper
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In Episode 36 of our TechLaw podcast series, Dubai-based partners and M&A lawyers at DLA Piper, Will Seivewright and Eamon Holley, are joined by Directors at Control Risks, Courtenay Smith and Will Brown, in an invigorating discussion on the latest M&A trends in the GCC. In this conversation, they analyse the recent impact and acceleration of techn…
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In Episode 35 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Middle-East based DLA Piper partner, Paul Latto, joins an incredible panel of experts including Tony Chacko Joseph, from UAE's Ministry of Finance; Khalid Saad, Board Member at CoinMENA; and Phil Reynolds, Board Director and Co-founder at Pyypl, to discuss the rapid growth in mobile payments and platform…
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In Episode 34 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, DLA Piper partner, Alexandra Kamerling, talks about antitrust law in the digital age with Laura Petrone, Senior Analyst of Technology Thematic Research at GlobalData Plc. Their conversation delves into how traditional regulations are being evolved to allow for a fair playing field that also fosters innov…
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The second part of Episode 33 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, features an insightful discussion between DLA Piper partner, Paul Allen, and author of Future Fit, Andrea Clarke. With Covid-19 having accelerated the shift from physical to virtual working, how do businesses connect its people to its strategy and motivate, educate and inspire them throug…
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Part one of Episode 33 in our TechLaw Podcast Series sees Andrea Clarke, author of Future Fit: How to Stay Relevant and Competitive in the Future of Work, draw on her fascinating life experience to advise on how to stay secure in the future of work and create value as we undergo a digital evolution. Creating a strong sense of self in the workplace …
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In part two of Episode 32 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Alina Truhina, Chief Strategy Officer at Founders Factory Africa, resumes her conversation on business collaborations between corporates and startups with one of our partners, Chris Baird. Shifting the conversation to the challenges and opportunities for startups when joining with established…
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In part one of Episode 32 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Alina Truhina, Chief Strategy Officer at Founders Factory Africa, talks business collaborations between corporates and startups with one of our partners, Chris Baird. Their conversation focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on FFA’s portfolio investment strategy, fund flows in Africa and misconce…
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In part two of Episode 31 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Santeri Kangas and Jeremy Otis from CUJO AI, resume their conversation on artificial intelligence trends with one of our partners, Mathias Schulze Steinen. Using findings from our recent European Technology Index 2020, the discussion focuses on topics including security compliance and standar…
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Part one of Episode 31 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features Chief Technology Officer at CUJO AI, Santeri Kangas, along with General Counsel, Jeremy Otis, discussing the latest trends in artificial intelligence with one of our partners, Mathias Schulze Steinen. The changing digital landscape forms the basis of this conversation in relation to the …
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In part two of Episode 30 of our TechLaw Podcast Series the discussion continues between Transaction Services Partner at Deloitte, Duncan Down, Chief Strategy Officer and Founder of StarLeaf, Will MacDonald, and the Managing Partner from our London Office, Tom Heylen. As well as insights from our European Technology Index 2020 and mention of the up…
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In the first part of Episode 30 of our TechLaw Podcast Series Transaction Services Partner at Deloitte, Duncan Down, and Chief Strategy Officer and Founder of StarLeaf, Will MacDonald, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the UK tech startup scene with the Managing Partner from our London Office, Tom Heylen. The conversation includes insights from our…
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Part two of Episode 29 of our TechLaw Podcast Series concludes this discussion on Fintech in Africa between Professor Olayinka David-West, Academic Director at Lagos Business School, and Sandra Oyewole, a partner at DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria. Their conversation looks at the role of regulation in problem solving and the critical importance of focusi…
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Part one of Episode 29 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features a fascinating discussion on Fintech in Africa between Professor Olayinka David-West, Academic Director at Lagos Business School, and Sandra Oyewole, a partner at DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria. Their conversation focuses on the recent impact of COVID-19 as well as the ongoing issue of gender …
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Episode 28 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features Executive Co-Chair at Global Digital Finance, Lawrence Wintermeyer, discussing the Fintech sector with one of our partners, Martin Bartlam. The recent findings from our European Technology Index 2020 focus the discussion on the key drivers to success in this space and the importance of regulatory co…
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Episode 27 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features CEO and Co-Founder of Transatel, Jacques Bonifay, discussing the IoT and connectivity with one of our partners, Mathias Schulze Steinen. Insights from our European Technology Index 2020 inform the conversation around the future of connected cars, smart cities and 5G.…
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Episode 26 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features Vice President, Head of Legal and Compliance at NTT Data, Rosy Cinefra, in discussion with one of our partners, Giulio Coraggio. The conversation covers digital transformation, innovation and relevant findings from our latest European Technology Index, all within the context of COVID-19.…
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Episode 25 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features CEO and founder of Context IS, Mark Raeburn, discussing cybersecurity and data protection with one of our partners, Ross McKean. The recent findings from our European Technology Index 2020 highlighting the importance of the relationship between cybersecurity and IoT is a key focus.…
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Jiun Kimm from Samsung NEXT joins one of our partners, Luca Gori, to explore the importance of technology in the evolution and accountability of diversity and inclusion and how the findings from our European Technology Index 2020 relate to this highly topical subject.DLA Piper
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In episode 23 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Consultant at DLA Piper, Lord Tim Clement-Jones is joined by Ed Thomas from GlobalData Plc. to discuss the regulatory framework likely to govern future innovation in AI-related technologies.Ed Thomas, Principal Analyst technology thematic research for GlobalData Plc., speaks to DLA Piper Consultant, Lord…
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In episode 22 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, DLA Piper Partner, Chloe Forster, and Co-Founder of Paybase, Anna Tsyupko, discuss the challenges commonly faced by platform businesses and how to drive diversity and inclusion in an organisation.DLA Piper
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With companies starting to realise the importance of diversity and inclusion, not only for business, but for wider society, how can positive action create a competitive advantage? DLA Piper Legal Director, Katherine Gibson, speaks to Laura Da Silva Gomes, Founder and Director of WePlayFair.org, as she highlights the duty companies have in creating …
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Within the retail market, technology has been causing disruption for many years, impacting the way customers shop and how retailers run their businesses around the world. One of our partners, Chloe Forster discusses the innovative use of tech in retail with Economist, Liliana Danila, and Crime and Security Advisor, James Martin, both from the Briti…
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Episode 19 of our TechLaw podcast series explores the future of the cryptoassets industry as we prepare for our European Technology Summit on 15th October 2019. One of our partners, Bryony Widdup, is joined by Executive Director & Board Member at Global Digital Finance, Teana Baker-Taylor, to discuss the steps being taken to build an understanding …
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In Episode 18 of our TechLaw podcast series, Co-Founder of Zopa, Giles Andrews, joins Martin Bartlam to share insights on trends in the peer-to-peer lending market and the challenges presented by launching a business in an initially unregulated industry. Whilst highlighting the importance of the role of collaboration in innovation and, in particula…
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The opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in the private/public sectors - Part 2
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DLA Piper’s Chloe Forster and Gary Barnett of Global Data Plc conclude their discussion on digital transformation in the second part of episode 17 of our TechLaw podcast.With data management and governance at the heart of digital transformation, a fundamental shift is required at the core of all businesses in order to harness the true transformativ…
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The opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in the private/public sectors - Part 1
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When it comes to disruptive technology such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, process automation and the Internet of Things, the future is already here and having a profound impact across all industries, particularly in the financial services industry and public sector. In Part 1, DLA Piper’s Chloe Forster is joined by Chief Analyst at Global…
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With Brexit looming, the future of cloud computing is unclear. But with careful planning, could this have a beneficial impact on tech investments? DLA Piper’s Jan Meents speaks to Dirk Scheumann, General Counsel at ATOS, about how these changes in the constantly shifting IT landscape, along with cybersecurity concerns and developments in the use of…
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With interest in cryptocurrency on the rise, a wealth of opportunities has opened up in the financial sector, particularly when it comes to the borrowing and lending of capital in the digital space. DLA Piper’s Bryony Widdup chats to Linda Wang, Co-Founder of the world’s first crypto asset lending platform, Lendingblock, as they talk in detail abou…
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With businesses collecting more and more data, their understanding of consumers, employees and supply chains is changing, and as businesses are judged on both investment performance and social performance there is a convergence of business and human rights agendas. How does this affect tech companies, and how can tech companies manage their risks w…
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Can retail’s biggest threat also be its biggest opportunity? In episode 13 of our TechLaw Podcast Chloe Forster, Ruth Hoy and Gurpreet Duhra analyse tech’s role in the changing retail landscape.DLA Piper
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How does Brexit affect Big Data and what can businesses do to mitigate the risk of added friction and dual regulations? In part 2 of our conversation with Bankable CEO, Eric Mouilleron, Paul Hardy and Richard Bonnar explore the regulatory challenges that the tech sector could encounter as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.…
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With growing uncertainty around the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, DLA Piper Brexit Director, Paul Hardy, and Brexit Committee Chair, Richard Bonnar, sat down with Bankable Founder & CEO, Eric Mouilleron, to discuss possible outcomes of the ongoing negotiations and the impacts we might see across the tech sector. In this episode, Paul, Richard and Er…
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The Series A Round: "The who, what, where, why and how much" the Vita Mojo Revolution Part 2
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In Part 2 of our interview with Vita Mojo co-founder, Stefan Catoiu, Dylan and Stefan discusses his experience regarding their recently announced £10m Series A round and the rapidly evolving world of the foodtech industry.Find out more about the speakers here:Dylan Kennett, Associate, DLA Piperhttps://www.dlapiper.com/people/k/kennett-dylan/?utm_te…
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DLA Piper associate Dylan Kennett is joined by Vita Mojo co-founder and Deloitte Fast 50 winner Stefan Catoiu to discuss personalization and automation in the food industry. Part 1 of the interview explores the Vita Mojo experience and how Stefan, along with co-founder Nick, developed their consumer-focused technology to start a food revolution.Sta…
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How is Blockchain transforming the way firms do business - and what are the challenges? With DLA Piper associate Dylan Kennett, Luther Systems CEO Dr Hossein Kakavand and Alex Wood, the Forbes Europe EditorDLA Piper
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A look at the wider robotic process automation (RPA) industry, new legal challenges and ways to drive effective collaboration when outsourcing this new technology. With Kit Burden, partner and Global Co-Chair in the Technology sector at DLA Piper, and Andrew Burgess, a strategic advisor on AI and RPA.…
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What impact are AI and automation having on business operations - and workers themselves? And what impact will they have in the future? With DLA Piper partner and Technology Sector co-chair Kit Burden and Ashish Gupta, Corporate Vice President - ITO and Infrastructure Service Sales EMEA at HCL Technologies.…
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