TMT Talk
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -A tech-entwined world necessarily puts focus on technology companies and the opportunities that arise with them. TMT Talk, the Global TMT industry podcast, will help you navigate and prioritize via insights from top legal advisers in strategic technology markets. We'll go into the issues, how they affect businesses, society, and the way players deal with them.
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The Evolving TMT Carve-Out Landscape
March 25, 2024 12:23 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBThe 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, an...
2024 Disputes Predictions in the TMT Sector
February 20, 2024 09:22 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBBaker 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 State of Tech M&A
June 15, 2023 10:39 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBRecently 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.
Disputes in Virtual Worlds
May 11, 2023 09:15 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThe 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 disputes and the challenges that arise from met...
The impact on the TMT sector of trade sanctions as a geopolitical tool
March 30, 2023 14:45 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBHeightened 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.
Workforce Reduction in TMT Companies
March 21, 2023 14:23 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBAs 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 Impact of Pillar 2 on TMT Companies
March 08, 2023 11:54 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThe 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 how TMT companies should react to the...
Metaverse Concepts Go Mainstream
August 02, 2022 11:51 - 21 minutes - 30 MBThe 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 in...
The Evolving 5G Regulatory Landscape — Antitrust and Patents
July 20, 2022 18:31 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MBThe 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 ev...
Protecting your Interactive Entertainment and Metaverse assets
July 05, 2022 11:21 - 17 minutes - 25.2 MBThe 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 ...
What to expect for SPACs & de-SPACs in the TMT sector
June 28, 2022 13:28 - 22 minutes - 32.6 MBSpecial 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 these and other ...
Outlook for M&A and financing transactions in the Interactive Entertainment sector
June 21, 2022 10:45 - 15 minutes - 22.6 MBLast 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 more helpful insight on the...
How the Cloud is driving Interactive Entertainment
June 15, 2022 13:48 - 16 minutes - 24 MBThe 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 enter...
Importance of tax considerations when planning for tech transactions
June 10, 2022 10:30 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBThe 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 fo...
Future spotlights on tech compliance and investigations
June 07, 2022 09:20 - 19 minutes - 28.4 MBThere 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 and other compliance topics...
IP acquisition as a driver for Tech M&A
May 31, 2022 16:24 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MBIntellectual property (IP) and data 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, and Adam Aft give their insights on the critical role of IP and data when it comes to te...
Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act: Compliance, employment, and enforcement
May 25, 2022 14:08 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBThe Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Thailand's first law on data protection, is set to come into full effect on June 1 2022 and is designed to address key issues regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal data. With its extraterritorial reach, the PDPA is expected to significantly affect an increasingly global tech sector. In this episode, Lothar Determann, Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya, Nam-ake Lekfuangfu, and Wasin Lertwalaipong go into detail about the compliance, employme...
Tech M&A - What to Expect in 2022 and Beyond
May 10, 2022 10:04 - 17 minutes - 24.8 MBTech M&A experienced unprecedented growth in 2021, with an increase of 71% compared to 2020. As the tech sector continues to set records in deal value and volume, it has been more crucial than ever to examine and analyse M&A trends and get a sense of what to expect in 2022 and beyond. Raffaele Giarda, William Holder, and Sze Shing Tan provide their perspectives on these trends, and gives tips for the tech sector on doing the best deal. For more helpful insight on these and other tech M&A topi...
Privacy – 2022 predictions and what to prepare for
May 04, 2022 08:28 - 24 minutes - 35.8 MBThe 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 complianc...
AI and Trade Secrets – What’s next in the US and China?
April 19, 2022 09:51 - 21 minutes - 30.5 MBBaker McKenzie's TMT Looking Ahead 2022 in a five-part series presents themes, insights, and recommendations that TMT companies should know. The first report focuses on Tech Regulation and Compliance. This episode of TMT Talk covers one of the key topics in this report: developments in artificial intelligence in the US and China. Listen to Carolina Pardo, Bradford Newman, and Zheng Zhou share their unique perspectives when it comes to AI protection, trade secrets and relevant AI trends tha...
Consumer Protection in Video Games - Age Rating (Spanish version)
March 15, 2022 13:35 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBTMT Talk continues to focus on consumer protection in video games. In this episode, Harry Valetk, Carlos Davila-Peniche, and Daniel Villanueva discuss, specifically, the intricacies of age ratings, how to comply to them, and if there are international standards that apply to them.
Consumer Protection in Video Games - Advertising (Spanish version)
March 08, 2022 09:43 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode of TMT Talk, Harry Valetk and Cecila Maspero look into the advertising aspect of consumer protection in video games.
The Year Ahead: Key TMT trends in the global disputes landscape
February 23, 2022 20:14 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBBaker McKenzie's fifth annual report, The Year Ahead: Global Disputes Forecast 2022, took insights from a survey of 600 senior lawyers worldwide on disputes risk and future trends across four continents. In this episode of TMT Talk, Teresa Michaud, Cyrus Vance, Ashish Chugh, Stephen Reynolds, and Francesca Richmond highlight key points in the report and discuss how TMT companies can prepare for and manage dispute risk. Our experts, in particular, give their perspective on threats and potentia...
Gaming on the Rise: Market Levelling Up in Latin America (Spanish version)
February 18, 2022 14:12 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode of TMT Talk, Harry Valetk and Carlos Vela-Trevino focus on the important market and legal trends in the video game industry in Latin America.
TMT Takeaways from Mind the Gap
February 16, 2022 17:39 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBBaker McKenzie's Mind the Gap report outlines the main barriers to I&D success and key actions that companies can take to further develop their I&D programs. In this episode of TMT Talk, Kate Alexander, Julia Wilson, and Paul Evans focus on the insights from a survey of 900 employment and I&D leaders, looking at the most relevant issues to the TMT sector. Our experts will highlight the key I&D challenges that the tech industry is facing and give their perspectives on the priorities that the...
Artificial intelligence and more in North America
January 31, 2022 07:56 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBMajor 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...
Consumer Protection in Video Games - Age rating
January 24, 2022 11:18 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode, Harry Valetk, is joined by Carlos Dávila-Peniche, based in Mexico City and Daniel Villanueva, based in Guadalajara, to discuss consumer protection in video games with a special focus on age ratings. Join us to hear more about how to meet challenges around age ratings, global classifications, localization expectations, how to comply with age ratings in app stores or console purchases, and much more.
Gaming on the rise: Market levelling up in Latin America
January 19, 2022 09:01 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode of TMT Talk, Harry Valetk, is joined by Carlos Vela, a technology partner located in Mexico City, and Flavia Rebello, an IP partner based in São Paulo to discuss what's going on in the LatAm region with respect to the video game industry, its size and the legal and market trends. In addition, our partners will talk about the key trends in the region, including around investment, regulation and localization, and much more.
2021/2022 TMT takeaways from the Digital Transformation & Cloud Survey
January 17, 2022 10:26 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBBaker McKenzie's 2021/2022 Digital Transformation and Cloud Survey aims to capture an important aspect of the evolution of technology and cloud services, with findings from 500 cross-regional global respondents. In this episode of TMT Talk, Lothar Determann, Adam Aft, Anne-Marie Allgrove, Carlos Vela-Trevino, and Steve Holmes discuss the trends and key issues affecting clients in the TMT industry surfaced by the survey, including around liability, data residency and more.
Consumer Protection in Video Games - Advertising
January 07, 2022 08:38 - 13 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode of TMT Talk, Harry Valetk is joined by Renata Campetti Amaral, Head of the Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Practice Group at Trench Rossi Watanabe in Brazil, to discuss consumer protection in the video gaming industry with a special focus on advertising. Learn what makes video game consumers a special category of consumers, who acts as providers according to the law and court decisions, how the law considers children video game consumers and much more.
What are the practical implications of the OECD Pillars 1 and 2 for TMT companies
December 15, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBThe OECD's proposed changes to the Tax regime, particularly seeking to address the issues around taxing multi-national enterprises in an increasingly digital world, have the potential to have far reaching consequences for TMT companies around the world. In this episode, Kate Alexander, Mounia Benabdallah, and Erik Christenson unpack the practical implications of these new proposals. Our experts will discuss what are the changes, what should companies expect, and what should they be doing rig...
Monetization Challenges in Video Games – Loot Boxes (Spanish version)
December 02, 2021 20:07 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MBTMT Talk continues to focus on the interactive entertainment sector in the Latin American region. Harry Valetk discusses trends and issues relevant to monetization in video games with Carlos Davila-Peniche. *This episode is in Spanish
10 Key Considerations for the TMT industry: CFPB Investigations/Actions
November 15, 2021 13:26 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode of TMT Talk, Teresa Michaud , Jennifer Connors, and Amy Greer discuss the latest regulatory activity affecting the tech sector. Our experts give their insights on the new enforcement activity from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including who will be a target and how companies should prepare.
Monetization Challenges in Video Games - Loot Boxes
October 08, 2021 12:03 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode of TMT Talk, Harry Valetk, is joined by Tiago Zapater, a litigation partner at Trench Rossi Watanabe in Brazil, to discuss the monetization challenges in video games. Join us for this episode to learn how video games sell and make money, loot boxes and their significance in the region, recent decisions and class actions in Brazil and much more.
Vaccine mandates - What TMT companies need to know
August 16, 2021 08:51 - 23 minutes - 33.6 MBThe emergence and subsequent spread of the Delta variant has led several countries, most notably the United States, into adopting more stringent health and safety protocols. On 29 July 2021, President Biden declared that the US government would be imposing vaccination requirements in certain cases and offering additional incentives for its citizens to be vaccinated. Following this announcement, TMT Talk revisits the important legal aspects of vaccinations, as they apply to the TMT sector. Ka...
ESG: Key issues and developments for global supply chains for the TMT sector
July 19, 2021 06:14 - 9 minutes - 14.3 MBIn recent years, companies worldwide, including those belonging to the Technology, Media & Telecoms industry, have placed increased importance on ESGs and have shifted their initiatives and operations accordingly. In this episode of TMT Talk, Adrian Lawrence leads our panel of experts in a discussion about aspects of ESG that are relevant to supply chains. Aleesha Fowler, Doug Sanders, and Graham Stuart offer their insights on relevant developments, possible risks, and challenges that TMT co...
Litigation readiness for the tech industry
July 05, 2021 13:12 - 18 minutes - 27.1 MBRapid digitalization, rising expectations when it comes to environmental, social, and governance matters, and the ongoing pandemic, are just a few factors that continue to transform the legal landscape for the TMT industry. This episode of TMT Talk specifically focuses on how these factors have changed litigation, how tech companies have evolved and how they should continue to evolve. Teresa Michaud, Jennifer Semko and Francesca Richmond discuss current litigation trends, litigation readines...
5G and Cybersecurity
May 24, 2021 12:11 - 15 minutes - 22.4 MBEvery revolutionary technology brings with it, not only new opportunities but also new challenges, and it is no different with the further development of 5G. This episode of TMT Talk takes a closer look at the cybersecurity risks around this exciting new technology. Listen in to Jay Ruan, Francesca Gaudino, and Ken Chia as they share their perspectives on the risks, rewards, and current state of play around 5G.
5G Technology: Impact and applications on the Unmanned Aircraft Systems sector
May 10, 2021 13:39 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB5G 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 TMT Talk, Raffaele Giarda, Jennifer Trock, a...
ESG issues in Tech M&A
April 26, 2021 07:50Sustainability is a rapidly evolving and important area for companies in the Technology, Media & Telecoms industry. This episode concentrates on ESG issues and how focusing on them can continue to help the TMT sector in the wake of the pandemic. Listen in as Adrian Lawrence, Aly Auberger, and Greg McNab discuss this topic in the context of tech M&A around the ESG issues that have become the focus of acquisitions, and also on key points such as the technologies that companies are using to adv...
ESG issues in Tech M&A
April 26, 2021 07:50Sustainability is a rapidly evolving and important area for companies in the Technology, Media & Telecoms industry. This episode concentrates on ESG issues and how focusing on them can continue to help the TMT sector in the wake of the pandemic. Listen in as Adrian Lawrence, Aly Auberger, and Greg McNab discuss this topic in the context of tech M&A around the ESG issues that have become the focus of acquisitions, and also on key points such as the technologies that companies are using to adv...
China Export Control Law
April 01, 2021 10:35 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MBChina has approved and enacted its first Export Control Law, the first export control legislation in China aimed at regulating the export of sensitive materials and technologies from China to overseas. Jay Ruan, Marcela Robledo, Alison Stafford-Powell, and Vivian Wu have an insightful discussion about what is covered by this new legislation and how it can possibly affect the US-China trade relations. Our panel of experts delve into the aspects of the Export Control Law that will have an impa...
EU Digital Markets Act
March 16, 2021 14:10 - 25 minutes - 36.1 MBThe EU Digital Markets Act has been proposed in order to further regulate the digital economy. In this episode of TMT Talk, Carolina Pardo is joined by Paul Johnson and Laura Philippou to discuss the potential scope, approach, and effectiveness of this new legislation. Our panel of experts will also give their perspective on the current status of the DMA, and what next steps the Technology, Media & Telecoms industry can expect.
EU Digital Services Act - what are your obligations?
March 01, 2021 14:54 - 23 minutes - 33.9 MBOn December 15, 2020, the European Commission published the first draft of the Digital Services Act ("DSA"). In this episode of TMT Talk, Carolina Pardo discusses this impactful legal development with Ben Allgrove, Rebecca Bland, and Julia Dickenson. Our TMT industry experts highlight the key points of the DSA, give their perspectives on the new obligations included in it, who they apply to and provide updates on progress relevant to this new law.
Tax development: Permanent establishment in France
February 15, 2021 13:46 - 16 minutes - 23.7 MBOn 11 December 2020, the French Supreme Administrative Court ruled that Valueclick International, an Irish company in the digital sector, had a permanent establishment in France, for purposes of both corporate income tax (CIT) and value-added tax (VAT), through another Valueclick subsidiary, Valueclick France. In this episode of TMT Talk, Kate Alexander, Ariane Calloud, and Erik Christenson review this landmark decision from the perspectives of French and US tax law. Listen to our panel of e...
European Electronic Communications Code and the TMT sector
February 10, 2021 15:51 - 24 minutes - 35.1 MBThe European Commission opened infringement procedures against 24 member states on 4 February 2020, for failure to transpose the European Electronic Communications Code. In this episode, Raffaele Giarda discusses the implementation statuses of Sweden, Poland, and Germany with Jennie Nilsson, Joachim Scherer, and Radoslaw Nozykowski. Focus of the discussion is also on how infraction proceedings will affect the relevant processes and measures in each country. In addition, our industry experts ...
Data litigation
February 01, 2021 15:40 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBWhile it is a broad subject matter, Data Litigation is an important one to be considered by the TMT industry. Join us to hear Lothar Determann, Paul Forbes, Paul Glass, and Marcela Trigo sharply pinpoint and identify trends and key strategic issues that tech companies must consider in order to make sure they are protected. This panel of experts share their insights on the intricacies of data litigation with perspectives from the US, Australia, UK, and Brazil.
COVID-19 vaccines - Key considerations for the TMT sector
January 25, 2021 16:54 - 31 minutes - 44.2 MBThe arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines, it is hoped, will signify the true end of the global pandemic. Most countries have rushed to secure their own supply, but while this may be the beginning of the road to recovery, it is crucial that the TMT sector thinks about how the availability of the vaccines immediately and concretely affects businesses and our society. This episode of TMT Talk explores the practicalities around COVID-19 vaccine accessibility and requirements. Our industry experts, L...
Brexit for tech companies: important updates
January 18, 2021 16:30 - 27 minutes - 47.2 MBAfter years of lengthy political negotiations, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, European Council President Charles Michel, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen formally sealed the Brexit deal on 30 December 2020 by signing the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. As the UK braces for the changes that come with the finalized agreement, TMT companies must take into consideration expert insights in order to have a clear view of the opportunities and challenges that will inev...
5G technology: key issues, trends, and latest developments
January 14, 2021 15:40 - 19 minutes - 27.7 MB5G is of strategic importance to the global digital economy, promising improved network connection, higher speed, increased availability, and, ultimately, a more connected world. As the rollout out of 5G continues globally, offering exciting new possibilities, it is worthwhile to discuss its implications. In this episode of TMT Talk, Jay Ruan, Stephen Crosswell, Lisa Fontenot, and Janet Mackenzie give their insights into the key issues, trends, and latest developments currently surrounding t...