Conformity assessments under the EU AI Act: Ensuring compliance, safety, and trust in artificial intelligence

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in an era of unprecedented technological advancements, transforming various sectors by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making capabilities. However, the proliferation of AI technologies also brings forth significant challenges, particularly concerning safety, fairness, transparency, and accountability. In response to these challenges, the European Union (EU) has proposed and …

The Saudi Arabian legal market

Profile: An Overview of the Firm At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s evolving commercial landscape stands ELaw Boutique Law Firm, a premier boutique law firm renowned for its specialisation in commercial and corporate law. Our firm has consistently demonstrated exceptional proficiency in navigating the intricate legal intricacies associated with these sectors, empowering our clients to …

Cleared for departure – charting the course for deal optimism

‘There is hope that 2024 will be a year of recovery for the M&A market,’ says Gavin Davies, head of Herbert Smith Freehills’ global M&A practice. Over at FTSE adviser stalwart Slaughter and May, the firm’s co-head of corporate and M&A, Richard Smith, agrees that the firm is ‘happy’ with the way 2024 has started …