5G has proved to be an important and transformative technology in an increasingly digital world. Parallel and complementary is the significant growth of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) sector. This sector is disruptive and has varied applications, and will further prove to be a useful asset in the post pandemic era  – and is projected to be an increasingly key and exciting technology around the delivery of 5G and vice versa. In this episode of…

Major 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…

The introduction of new technologies inevitably brings new data privacy (and protection) challenges. In this episode of TMT Talk, Carolina Pardo, Lothar Determann, and Michaela Nebel discuss how the EU and the US respond to these challenges. Our experts highlight the latest developments in privacy legislation and data transfer restrictions in these jurisdictions and provide their perspective on what tech companies need to do to stay ahead. For more helpful insight on these and other compliance…

Intellectual property (IP) and data ha Importance of tax considerations when planning for tech transactions have been essential to the rapid growth of tech companies. IP, specifically the ability to use, protect, and monetize it, is a driving deal component in tech M&A. Thorough due diligence of the target’s IP and its compliance with applicable data privacy/protection laws is crucial to manage the risks of tech deals. In this episode of TMT Talk, Raffaele Giarda, Andy Leck,…

Antitrust authorities have embraced a position of intensified scrutiny, giving rise to significant challenges for technology companies. In this episode, Kim Sartin is joined by Paul Johnson and Brian Burke 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.

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, Tino Marz, Matt Jacobson, and Hong Zhang 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.

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, Kate Alexander is joined by Robert Wright and Darcy Down 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…

Baker McKenzie’s seventh annual report, The Year Ahead: Global Disputes Forecast 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, Teresa Michaud, Ryan Grant and Francesca Richmond 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.

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…

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 Anne Petterd, Frank Pan, and Alison Stafford Powell 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.

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, Susan Eandi, Kim Sartin and Jonathan Isaacs 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.

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…

The metaverse concept is going mainstream and is creating opportunities for companies to scale and diversify their businesses. In this episode of TMT Talk, Teresa Michaud, Ashlin Perumall, and Francis Donnat 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…

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, Raffaele Giarda, Stephen Crosswell, and Mackenzie Martin discuss the evolving regulatory landscape that applies to…

The arrival of the metaverse presents opportunities for companies, as it is quickly becoming a platform for the distribution of products and services. The opportunities come with unique and complex legal challenges, given the relative novelty of this concept. In this episode, Teresa Michaud, Jose Maria Mendez, and Marcela Trigo* focus on the possible issues that companies may face when it comes to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in this interactive space. For more helpful…

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have gained a lot of traction in the recent years and are expected to keep growing in popularity across markets. In this episode of TMT Talk, Raffaele Giarda, Adam Farlow, and Ivy Wong discuss what lies behind this sudden boom, the current state of SPACs in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and what these markets are experiencing from a regulatory perspective, as a result of their unprecedented growth. For more helpful insight on…

Last year was a landmark year for the Interactive Entertainment sector with record M&A and financing deal values amounting to USD 85 billion, but this was easily exceeded by even higher deal values in the first few months of 2022. In this episode, Teresa Michaud, Lisa Fontenot, and Tino Marz discuss the key developments that defined the M&A and investment market in recent few months and the possible outlook they see for transactional activity in the IE sector. For…

The adoption of cloud services is essential for Interactive Entertainment companies that are looking to expand their businesses by offering content on demand and cloud-based games. In this episode, Teresa Michaud, Carlos Vela-Trevino and Dominic Edmondson look into the factors that will affect the demand for cloud services and the issues and challenges that have an impact on this sector’s cloud adoption strategies. For more helpful insight on these and other topics on the interactive entertainment sector, please read our…

The international tax landscape is expected to change with the addition of new obligations, which would also require additional due diligence in tech transactions. In this episode of TMT Talk, Raffaele Giarda, Maria Antonia Azpeititia, and Erik Christenson discuss the impact of Digital Services Taxes, the OECD’s Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 initiatives, the possibility of a US tax reform and what companies need to consider given these changes. For more helpful insight on these and other tech M&A…

There is a continued uptick in compliance and investigation activity in the technology sector and it is expected that this will remain true in the future. In this episode of TMT Talk, Carolina Pardo, Jerome Tomas, and Yindi Gesinde discuss the current state of the enforcement landscape, the issues, risk, and opportunities that technology companies need to consider given this, and what factors might drive enforcement in the future. For more helpful insight on these…