Top in Tech

In a bonus episode of Top in Tech, Tom Doherty and Megan Stagman delve into the recently-signed technology partnership between the UK and US, exploring its implications for the evolving landscape of technology policy. 

They explore the agreement's contents, the historical context leading to this partnership, and the interests of both nations in shaping future tech collaborations. They also look at what it means for tech businesses in both the US, UK and beyond.

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In this episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director, and Tom Doherty, UK Director, unpack the recent UK cabinet reshuffle and its implications for the technology sector.

They explore how new ministerial appointments could shift the direction of technology policy, the anticipated timelines for upcoming legislation such as the Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill, and the UK government’s evolving stance on AI regulation, digital sovereignty, and tech innovation. The conversation also delves into the geopolitical context, including the UK’s relationships with the EU and the US, and what these dynamics mean for businesses navigating the changing regulatory environment.

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In this week's episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director for TMT, and Sourav Bhowmick, Director in Washington DC, deep dive into the newly published AI Action Plan from the Trump administration. They unpack the key components of the plan, and its associated Executive Orders, including its focus on shifting away from the flurry of recent state-level legislation on AI, the emphasis on preventing 'woke AI' and the long-term implications of delivering the Infrastructure Order.

Megan and Sourav also touch on the interplay between the US's strategic priority of exporting AI while strengthening export control enforcement. 

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In this episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director, and Anna Lisa Schäfer-Gehrau, Associate, discuss the latest developments in digital policy from Brussels, focusing on the Digital Fairness Act (DFA) and its implications for child protection and fairness in digital environments. 

They explore the intersection of the DFA with existing regulations like the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the AI Act, the scope of the DFA, and the ongoing consultation process. The conversation also highlights international regulatory trends and the importance of stakeholder engagement as the EU moves towards significant legislative changes in the coming months.

Top in Tech will take a short break for August and return in September.

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On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director, UK TMT, is joined by Charlie Norell, Senior Associate in GC's Health & Life Sciences practice, to unpack the UK’s recently published 10-Year Health Plan and what it means for the future of healthcare innovation.

They explore how the Plan aims to reshape the NHS, with a focus on the government's desired shift from analogue to digital and harnessing the latest technologies. They reflect on next steps for the proposed Single Patient Record, the expanded role of the NHS App, new "Global Institutes" and regional innovation zones, and dig into the political drivers and fiscal considerations behind the Plan. The discussion covers the opportunities this creates for MedTech, life sciences, and digital health, alongside key challenges such as funding gaps and structural reform. 

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On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director, is joined by Emilie Kerstens, Senior Associate, and Anna Lisa Schäfer-Gehrau, Associate, to unpack the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its growing significance for EU-US relations in the tech and trade space.

They explore how the DMA is shaping Europe’s digital regulatory landscape and creating new tensions with US policymakers, who view the framework as disproportionately targeting American firms. The discussion covers early enforcement lessons, the changing tone of transatlantic trade negotiations, and what the DMA reveals about the EU’s broader regulatory direction. They also reflect on the practical challenges of compliance, the role of emerging case law, and the implications for future digital legislation.

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On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director, is joined by Fergus Cameron-Watt, Senior Associate, to unpack the UK government’s recent spending review and its implications for the tech sector.

Megan and Fergus explore how the Spending Review reflects the government’s shifting priorities, with notable gains for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the backing of the new sovereign AI unit. They assess what these developments mean for start-ups, digital infrastructure, and tech suppliers to the government, and situate this in the context of a flurry of forthcoming strategies (including the Industrial Strategy and the Digital and AI Roadmap).

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On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director for Technology, Media and Telecoms, is joined by Senior Associates Natasha Dixon and Russell Lamb to unpack one of the most complex policy dilemmas in today’s tech landscape: copyright in the age of artificial intelligence.

They explore the current UK and EU approaches to balancing creator protections with AI innovation, as policymakers grapple with how to regulate the use of copyrighted material in training AI systems. From recent development on the UK Data (Use and Access Bill) and criticisms from the creative industry - including Paul McCartney and Elton John - to the EU Code of Practice on Generative AI, this episode examines where regulation stands - and where it might be headed next.

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On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director, is joined by GC MENA Adviser Aliyah Dar to unpack the key technology and investment developments emerging from US President Donald Trump’s recent tour of the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. 

They recap the key announcements coming out of the trip - including a new AI campus in Abu Dhabi and increased Saudi investment in US tech firms - and evaluate how this divergence from prior US policy on export restrictions might play domestically. They also dive into the 'data embassy' concept that was raised during the trip with Saudi Arabia, and what the next steps on delivering this are expected to be. 

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On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Director, is joined by Senior Associates Natasha Dixon and Fergus Cameron Watt, along with Philipp Mühl, Associate Director, to explore the complex and fast-evolving landscape of digital sovereignty across Europe.

Together, they unpack how Germany, France, and the UK are approaching digital sovereignty through different political, strategic, and technological lenses. From the role of artificial intelligence to the use of public procurement as a national tool, the team unpacks the policies shaping Europe’s digital future.

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