DLA Piper TechLaw Podcast Series

Resetting Tech M&A: what’s driving the deal landscape in 2025? In this TechLaw podcast episode, Jane Maginness and Conor Dolphin unpack the current state of tech M&A – from stalled exits and valuation gaps to AI-driven acquisitions and cross-border PE interest. They explore how macroeconomic shifts, regulatory pressures and strategic refocusing are reshaping deal activity, and what might spark a resurgence in the months ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Rise of the Robots: what do humanoid robots mean for the future of work, manufacturing and regulation? In this episode of the TechLaw podcast series, Michael Stead and Kurt Davies explore the evolution from industrial bots to cobots to the next frontier — humanoid robots. They unpack the emerging legal and ethical questions, the rapid pace of innovation, and what businesses need to consider as robots move from the factory floor into more human-centric environments.   #TechLaw #HumanoidRobots #AIandRobotics #Automation #FutureofWork #LegalTech See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What does the EU Digital Decade mean for innovation, regulation and AI compliance across Europe? In this episode of the TechLaw podcast series, Maria Fitzpatrick, Claire O’Brien and Sarah Kelly unpack the EU’s digital transformation strategy — from the 2030 targets and enforcement landscape to the practical implications of the EU AI Act for global businesses.   #TechLaw #EUDigitalDecade #EUAIAct #DigitalTransformation #AICompliance See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How is AI reshaping jobs in the tech sector – and what do employers need to know? In this episode of the TechLaw podcast series, Jennifer Holyoake and Marta Borówka explore the real workforce impact of AI – from automation and redundancies to legal risks, reskilling challenges, and the growing need for AI literacy at senior levels. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Digital transformation is more than a trend - it's a continuous journey. Our Tech Index 2024 looks at the rise of blockchain to the advancements in AI and the potential of quantum computing, the evolution never stops. Organisations must adapt and lead the way in this ever-changing landscape. Mark O'Conor, Paul Allen and Chloe Forster take a deep dive into digital transformation. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.