This week on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Ugonma Nwankwo to discuss new momentum among US lawmakers to pass a federal data protection law. They unpack the new proposals, explore why Congress has been unable to enact similar legislation for over two decades, and what political risks remain for these new measures. Top in Tech is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory firm based in London. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulat...
Mar 30, 2023•22 min
Conan D'Arcy is joined by John Edwards , the UK Information Commissioner, for a wide-ranging conversation on data privacy and big tech, reform of the UK’s GDPR, the independence of the ICO, Edward's decision to intervene with Lancashire Police, ‘government by WhatsApp’ and much more. Top in Tech is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory firm based in London. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulation and public policy. You can learn mo...
Mar 22, 2023•44 min
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has unleashed global concern over the health of the banking sector and triggered newfound worries about the strength of the tech industry. Regulators in the US have taken dramatic action to secure deposits in the bank. In the UK, HSBC has assumed control over the firm's UK unit in a rescue deal facilitated by the government. This week on the show, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Max Mandich , who covers markets for our Washington DC office and was p...
Mar 15, 2023•30 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate and first-time guest Ilana Kunkel to discuss new developments in the frequently tense US-EU data-sharing relationship. They discuss why the EU views the US's personal data collection methods with scepticism, the political considerations on both sides of the Atlantic, and why the Data Protection Framework may succeed where other proposals have failed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 08, 2023•22 min
Today on Top in Tech, Senior Associate Franck Thomas joins Conan D'Arcy to unpack a new EU proposal that may fundamentally change the relationship between European telecoms and US big tech firms. A new EU consultation is investigating whether to impose 'fair share' taxation on big tech firms to finance 5G and fibre infrastructure buildout. Telecoms say that services like Netflix are using their networks without contributing to the enormous costs of building them, while critics worry any legislat...
Mar 01, 2023•18 min
The covid-19 pandemic has reshaped many employees' relationships with the office, with many having grown climatised to a remote working environment. Meanwhile, early regulatory skirmishes between governments and disruptive 'gig economy' startups have been complicated by rising interest rates and a tech sector-wide push for profitability. This week, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by one of the leading minds on the present and future of work. Sarah O'Connor is a columnist, reporte...
Feb 22, 2023•40 min
Top in Tech is going weekly! In each episode, we'll be covering the week's biggest tech policy story with an expert from our GC team. We'll also continue to host thought leaders and industry experts for monthly in-depth conversations about the future of tech regulation. This week, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Poppy Woodcock to unpack UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to create a standalone science, innovation and technology department as part of a br...
Feb 15, 2023•18 min
Top in Tech is going weekly! In each episode, we'll be covering the week's biggest tech policy story with an expert from our GC team. We'll also continue to host thought leaders and industry experts for monthly in-depth conversations about the future of tech regulation. To kick us off, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo to look at a US court's decision allowing Meta to acquire fitness VR startup Within. The FTC alleged that Meta's purchase would gi...
Feb 07, 2023•15 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy speaks to Leo Ringer, Founding Partner at Form Ventures. They discuss the state of the UK tech startup scene, how it compares to other countries and Form Venture's contributions to Atomico's State of European Tech Report. If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 24, 2023•48 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Michelle Ryang to hear about what she saw at last week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. What does the biggest show in tech tell us about the new trends emerging in 2023 and how are US companies reacting to newfound regulatory scrutiny? Bart Myners also joins to unpack changes to the UK's Media Bill and its proposals to regulate video streaming services. What happened to Channel privatisation and when might we see the Bill finally...
Jan 12, 2023•42 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy speaks to Guy Parker, Chief Executive of the Advertising Standards Authority, the UK regulator of advertising in media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 28, 2022•53 min
The ‘metaverse’ term was coined thirty years ago, and until recently was part science fiction, part speculation. But with Facebook’s rebranding as Meta last year, an increasing consumer acceptance of virtual interactions post-Covid, and a steady uptick of interest from new sectors (ranging from retail to public services), the metaverse suddenly seems very real. Against this backdrop, questions inevitably arise about its benefits versus causes for concern, and how these ought to be managed. Globa...
Dec 13, 2022•38 min
Today on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy talks to Elizabeth Denham, the former UK Information Commissioner at the ICO and current International Adviser at Baker McKenzie. They talk through the past and future of UK data privacy, Elizabeth's time at the ICO, and how the UK policy stance compares to the US and EU. If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 29, 2022•44 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo to check in on the policy implications of the US midterms and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Then, we survey Southeast Asia's growing tech sector with Senior Associate Nicholas Lee. If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team by clicking here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 17, 2022•47 min
Last week, we hosted an event in central London presenting the initial findings of our new report on public attitudes to the metaverse and its regulation. Today, we're presenting a recording from the event: Ofcom CEO Melanie Dawes joined GC Chairman Peter Mandelson for a discussion on the role of regulators in online safety and emerging technologies like the metaverse. Stay tuned for the release of the full report on November 23rd! 'Top in Tech' is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic adv...
Nov 03, 2022•27 min
This week, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Theresa Duemchen and Senior Associate Jack Keevil to discuss Russian use of cyberwarfare against Ukraine and new legislation regulating media organisations in the EU. 'Top in Tech' is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory business headquartered in London with offices across the world. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulation and public policy. To learn more about our work, please visit ...
Oct 20, 2022•36 min
Today on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy speaks with Jo Twist, the CEO of the Association for UK Interactive Entertainment, the UK video game industry trade body. Twist has lead UKIE for over a decade and played a pivotal role in building the world-leading UK video game industry. They talk about what separates video games from the rest of the tech industry, how the UK can maintain its lead in the European games space, and what exactly the metaverse will mean for gaming. For more on the future tech reg...
Oct 06, 2022•40 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo and Associate Director Megan Stagman to discuss the tech regulatory impact of the UK's new leadership and recent US data protection proposals. 'Top in Tech' is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory business headquartered in London with offices across the world. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulation and public policy. To learn more about our work, ...
Sep 23, 2022•38 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy speaks to Roger Taylor, former Chair of both the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation and the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. They talk about what governments get wrong about AI, the future of the UK's digital ethics strategies, and what lessons can be drawn from past mistakes in the administrative use of algorithms. 'Top in Tech' is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory business headquartered in London with offices acr...
Sep 08, 2022•43 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Director Max von Thun and EU Policy Practice Director Ana Martínez to discuss the past year in EU tech policy. Has the Ukraine conflict upended the European Commission's focus on tech, and what have been the big policy achievements so far? 'Top in Tech' is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory business headquartered in London with offices across the world. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunitie...
Aug 25, 2022•40 min
Few people have been as pivotal in the history of US tech and telecom regulation as Blair Levin. Levin served as chief of staff in the Federal Communications Commission during the Clinton administration and led the development of the National Broadband Plan under President Obama. Today, he's the Executive Director of the Gig.U Project, which looks to accelerate the US deployment of next-generation networks. In this month's Top in Tech in-conversation, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy speaks...
Aug 11, 2022•45 min
On this episode of Top in Tech, we are crossing the Atlantic to explore recent policy developments in the US and UK. First, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy speaks to Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo about the CHIPS Act, America's long-delayed semiconductor production bill, and the narrowing political window to pass it. Then, we are joined by Associate Josh Bates to talk about the state of the UK's tech regulation and how it may be impacted by the race for a new Conservative Party leader. If...
Jul 28, 2022•40 min
Welcome to the first episode of Top in Tech's monthly in-conversation series, where Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy will be interviewing the policymakers, thought-leaders and industry experts on the cutting-edge of tech policy and regulation. Stay tuned for our regular expert panel in two weeks' time! Today, Conan speaks to Benedict Evans , a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz and one of the leading voices in the industry. They unpack the global market contractions and what it means for...
Jul 21, 2022•46 min
On this episode of Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Max von Thun to discuss Max's recent report on the future of workplace regulation. Is hybrid work here to stay, and what regulation do business leaders expect around topics like automation and AI? Then, Bart Myners takes us through current proposals to regulate streaming services in the UK and EU, as London moves to privatize Channel 4 and revamp the BBC license fee model. Be sure to check out ' Regulating the future workplace', Global Co...
Jun 30, 2022•45 min
Welcome to Top in Tech, your guide for navigating and understanding the European 'tech-lash', the frontline of a new push to regulate the technology sector Each month, the Global Counsel team will bring you inside the latest debates, proposals, and laws shaping the conversation in Brussels, London, and across the world. On today's episode, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Director Megan Stagman and Senior Associate Jack Keevill to discuss new proposals around mobility...
Jun 02, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1
