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At Freshfields, we’re not just keeping up with change; we’re charting the course at the intersection of law and technology. Through insights and thought leadership, we delve into the dynamic issues reshaping industries today and tomorrow, helping clients stay ahead in the digital word.
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At Freshfields, we’re not just keeping pace with change – we’re leading the way. With over 150 technology lawyers across Silicon Valley and key tech hubs in the US, UK, Europe, and Asia, our team is recognized for its expertise, leadership and innovation. We are committed to helping clients navigate the evolving digital world through insights and thought leadership on the issues reshaping industries today and tomorrow.


Our insights are grounded in a deep understanding of how technology is transforming the legal landscape. From medtech to fintech and AI to quantum, we offer practical guidance on the opportunities and challenges at the intersection of law and technology. With lawyers who have led major tech regulation-related investigations, leading tech dealmakers and former senior government advisers, we provide forward-thinking perspectives to help you stay ahead of evolving trends.


Artificial intelligence is reshaping business at unprecedented speed – and the legal landscape is evolving just as fast. Our globally recognized team – regularly leading discussions at major industry events – explores the legal, regulatory, ethical, and operational shifts AI and other emerging technologies bring. We break down the challenges and identify the opportunities, offering clear, practical guidance to help your business adapt and thrive.


Equally important is how data is handled in this digital age. As data regulation and cybersecurity take center stage, our insights explore the latest developments in data protection, digital rights, and regulatory frameworks. We help you navigate the complexities of managing, leveraging and securing data in a world of digital transformation.

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Reports

21 Nov 2024

2025 Data law trends - Leading the change

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, profoundly impacting businesses.

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14 Nov 2024

UK Online Safety Act Hub

The UK’s Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA) is now law. The OSA imposes extensive legal duties on a wide range of internet services, backed by tough fines of up to 10% of global turnover. A phased approach is being taken to its implementation.

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12 Jul 2023

EU Digital Strategy

The complexity and global reach of this legislation is unprecedented and requires a holistic approach across disciplines. 

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28 Jan 2025

10 Key MedTech Themes for 2025

Note: this article originally ran in MedCity News The MedTech industry is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. As AI reshapes the...
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22 Apr 2025
Get ready for a new era in cyber security: what the UK's forthcoming cyber law means for you
The UK Government recently published a policy statement outlining the scope of its proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. This is...
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21 Apr 2025
Legal implications of agentic AI in healthcare: potential for inaccurate or biased data (part 2 of 3)
Read Part 1 of this mini series here. *** Potential for inaccurate or biased data Inaccuracy and bias in datasets used to build agentic...
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14 Apr 2025
Legal implications of agentic AI in healthcare: regulatory compliance (part 1 of 3)
Introduction The agentic capabilities of large language models (LLMs) offer considerable promise for the healthcare sector. Agentic AI...
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3 Apr 2025
DSA decoded #3: Safe harbor - intermediary liability under the DSA
In this week’s edition of our ‘DSA decoded’ blog series, we look at the “safe harbour” provisions of the DSA dealing with liability of...
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1 Apr 2025
Belgian Data Protection Authority updates Direct Marketing Guidelines
The Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has recently updated its Guidelines on Direct Marketing (the Guidelines) - originally...
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25 Mar 2025
Digital Fitness Check and Digital Fairness Act Part 5: Unfair Contract Terms
As part of our blog series on the EU Commission’s (EC) Digital Fairness Fitness Check and a potential new EU legislative proposal, the...
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10 Mar 2025
Risen from the Ashes: FIDA trilogue set to move forward
The EU is committed to bringing the wider financial sector into the digital age. To this end, it has proposed a new framework for secure...
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7 Mar 2025
EU AI Act unpacked #24: European Commission releases critical AI Act implementation guidelines (Part 2) - Prohibited AI Practices
On 4 February 2025, the European Commission published guidelines on prohibited practices under the EU’s AI Act (the Guidelines). These...
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6 Mar 2025
EU AI Act unpacked #23: European Commission releases critical AI Act implementation guidelines (Part 1) - Definition of AI systems
The European Commission has taken a significant step forward in clarifying the EU AI Act by releasing new implementation guidelines in...
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5 Mar 2025
Data meets competition: fostering cooperation between the ADLC and the CNIL
As you browse the internet, you may notice an increasing number of tech companies promoting their ‘privacy-friendly’ services. This shift...
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26 Feb 2025
EU AI Act unpacked #22: Key considerations for employers as deployers vs. providers under the EU AI Act
The EU AI Act introduces a new regulatory framework that distinguishes between, among others, deployers and providers. Employers will...
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25 Feb 2025
BSH v Electrolux: long-arm jurisdiction of EU member state courts for cross-border injunctions in patent litigation
Today, the ECJ issued the long-awaited judgment in BSH v Electrolux. As expected in our last post, the court has taken a major step to...
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25 Feb 2025
Ransomware? Beware! Government launch consultation on new regime
The Government has now launched its consultation (the Consultation), which proposes an ‘entirely new approach’ to ransomware, aimed at...
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25 Feb 2025
The rise of audits as a regulatory tool for tech
As technology evolves, so do challenges in effectively regulating it. In an era where there is increasing focus on effective oversight of...
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