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The 2025 Data Law Trends report is here, and this year’s findings reveal one thing loud and clear: the pace of change in data law is accelerating and the impact on businesses is profound. The eight key trends we've identified will shape the future, and include: - AI Governance Takes Center Stage - International Data Transfers are Under the Spotlight - Expansion of US State Consumer Protection Laws - Asia's Privacy Laws are Maturing - New EU Data Access Regulations are Shaping the Future 2025 Data Trends is your guide to help you prepare your business, navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities. Dive in - the future of data law is here, and it’s moving fast ➡ https://okt.to/8s2KWq

While predicting the outcome of an election or the behavior of a new administration is incredibly difficult, our Q3 Governance Update brings together our latest thinking on the upcoming U.S. presidential election and its potential impact on companies and their Boards of Directors. Learn more: https://okt.to/8aZ6eg

AI is rapidly emerging as a valuable tool for recruitment, work allocation, risk monitoring and other aspects of the workplace. Our latest blog explores: ➡️ The phases of an employment relationship and the role of AI in each ➡️ Relevant AI systems and GPAI models regulated under the AI Act ➡️ The risks associated with using AI in the workplace Read now: https://okt.to/SpOL82 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAct #EUAIAct

A proactive AI governance framework is more than just ticking boxes. It’s essential for your business to take control of AI’s potential while managing its risks. 2025 Data Law Trends examines the regulatory pressures and increasing risk of litigation and outlines the foundational elements that can lead you to successful AI governance. Read now: https://okt.to/aSCQyO

JUVE just released its 2024/2025 Handbook and we did it again: 19 five star rankings – clear blue water between us and any other law firm. The editorial team notes: "The German team of this globally integrated law firm does not only set the standards in many practice areas at the top end of the market. It also has topics such as legal tech and service at the top of its agenda." Read the full entry on our firm (subscription content) at https://okt.to/sHjdaW This outstanding result follows our recent win of 'Law Firm of the Year' at the 2024 JUVE Awards held in Frankfurt last week, in addition to the awards for Private Equity and Corporate Law. JUVE stated: “Strategically far-sighted and prepared to invest - this is how Freshfields is expanding its position at the top of the market”. Read more here: https://okt.to/oi7GQN

“The really difficult question is what would have happened in Assenagon if the minority bondholders were not expropriated, but they received some form of differential treatment.” – Join us for an exploration of Liability Management Exercises (LMEs) in the latest episode of our 'No Worse Off' podcast series. 🎙 Lindsay Hingston | Georgina Peters | Alex Thomson Web > https://okt.to/8aMmQf Spotify > https://okt.to/B2sUt5 Apple > https://okt.to/Ahg2pk #Restructuring

What are 3 qualities that define an effective practice group leader? Gayle Klein, Co-head of our US litigation, arbitration and global investigations practice believes them to be: 1️⃣ A high emotional intelligence (EQ) 2️⃣ A deep understanding of the legal market 3️⃣ The ability to listen openly and communicate difficult messages with both candor and compassion Read Law.com for more of Gayle's advice for up-and-coming lawyers, as well as details on her career journey and leadership role within the firm: https://okt.to/v3V8DM

How can law firms and in-house counsel work together to move the dial on diversity in senior roles? Senior Partner Georgia Dawson and Partner Raquel Flórez Escobar joined Rita Samoreno Gomes, Raquel Azevedo and the team at PLMJ for an event with female GCs to discuss: - The transformation of the role of GCs from legal advisors to strategic business leaders. - The collaborative efforts between GCs and law firms to foster diversity and inclusion. - The importance of mentorship, leadership and equitable access to senior roles for diverse lawyers. Explore our 2024 Responsible Business Report to learn about our commitment to drive positive change in the legal sector and our communities: https://okt.to/0Qm5ZD

Our 2024 CEE Finance and Capital Markets Workshops brought our team together with clients and firms from our StrongerTogether network to discuss global political influences on financial regulations, the legal risks associated with lending and investment activities, and market trends in banking, finance and capital markets in Central and Eastern Europe. Held at our Vienna office, the event featured panel discussions moderated by partners Florian Klimscha and Stephan Pachinger and head of English law finance in Vienna, Anouschka Zagorski, LL.B., BCL (Oxon.), as well as daily keynote addresses and networking opportunities. Key insights included: 1️⃣ The corporate recovery and debt management landscape is undergoing significant transformation. 2️⃣ Trends in the banking sector and financial services are being driven by technological innovation. 3️⃣ Sustainable and resilient projects are at the forefront of energy and infrastructure investments. 4️⃣ Capital markets are navigating a path forward amidst market volatility and regulatory changes. Explore an in-depth view of the markets in CEE, co-authored with 13 firms from our StrongerTogether network, here https://okt.to/EnjXKI 📷 Florian Klimscha | Stephan Pachinger | Anouschka Zagorski, LL.B., BCL (Oxon.) | Yesim Bezen | Yulia Kyrpa 🇺🇦 | Tomasz Niewola

At the 2024 Future of UK Capital Markets Regulation Summit, partner Tom Godwin will moderate an industry panel that will explore how the government and regulators' commitment to reforming the listing regime may change companies' and investors' attitudes toward the UK markets. Event details and registration available at https://okt.to/ibAlkR Freshfields is a Sponsor for City & Financial Global's Future of UK Capital Markets Regulation Summit. #CapitalMarkets