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Clients across the spectrum of the technology industry turn to Covington’s Technology practice because of our ability to provide integrated, strategic, and business-oriented legal advice across the broad range of issues faced by technology companies today, and to advise them on their most significant transactions, disputes, and business challenges. We represent companies focused on:
- AdTech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain
- Cloud and Infrastructure
- Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
- Digital Health
- Digital Media
- Electronics and Devices
- Fintech
- Global Supply Chain
- Internet of Things
- Sharing Economy
- Social Media
- Software
Clients benefit from Covington’s extensive regulatory and policy, transactional, intellectual property, and litigation expertise, combined with our thorough understanding of the business and legal issues affecting technology companies facing challenges across the many dimensions of the global economy. Our deep technology industry bench includes more than 100 lawyers, many of whom hold advanced technical and scientific degrees.
Advised UK-headquartered Software Developer
Advised founders of a UK-headquartered developer of software for the creative arts industry in its sale to a U.S.-based diversified technology company.
Advise Multinational Sharing Economy Company Network
Advise a U.S. multinational sharing economy network company on whether their new service offering in the EU qualifies as an "information society service" and the implications of that determination under EU law.
Advising Consortium of German Automotive Companies
Advising a consortium of German automotive companies on the promotion of their technology platform to policy-makers and thought leaders in South Africa, including organizing a panel discussion designed to foster increased public-private collaboration with respect to autonomous technologies.
Advising Global Service Provider on Financial Services Project
Advising a global service provider on a project that sits at the intersection of tech advisory and trade controls, including on the use of AI tools by financial services providers.
Advising a Leading U.S. Cloud Service Provider
Advising a leading U.S. cloud service provider on a number of EU and Member State regulatory matters, including the proposed EU Terrorist Content Regulation, the proposed EU E-Evidence Directive and Regulation, and the UK Online Harms White paper.
Advising a Leading Global Technology Trade Association
Advising a leading global technology trade association and its members on the application of existing U.S. anti-discrimination laws to artificial intelligence systems.
Advising Leading Global Technology Service Provider and Trade Association
Advising a leading global technology service provider and a global technology trade association on ethics guidelines published by the EU High Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence.
Advising Leading Global Technology Service Provider and Trade Association on Ethics Guidelines
Advising a leading global technology service provider and a global technology trade association on ethics guidelines published by the EU High Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence.
Advising a Global Trade Association on Possible U.S. Claims
Advising a global trade association on possible U.S. State Attorney General claims involving anti-competitive uses of data for analytics and related purposes.
Advise Multinational Technology Companies and Trade Association on European Commission Proposals
Advise numerous multinational technology companies and global trade association on European Commission proposals to adopt a new Digital Single Market Copyright Directive, and provide advice on implications of final Directive text as adopted.
Assist U.S. Online Services Provider on European Commission's Disinformation Code of Practice
Assist a leading U.S. online services provider on assessing its practices with regard to the European Commission’s Disinformation Code of Practice.
Represent BSA | The Software Alliance as Intervenor Before European Court of Justice
Represent BSA | The Software Alliance as formal intervenor in litigation before the European Court of Justice assessing the validity of the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses under the GDPR.
Assist a Global Cloud Services Provider in Drafting AI Analysis
Assist a global cloud services provider in drafting analysis assessing the potential benefits of using artificial intelligence in the manufacturing sector and the policy and regulatory issues that such uses may raise.
Advise a Multinational Sharing Economy Company
Advise a U.S. multinational “sharing economy” company in responding to a DG COMP RFI.
Represent Trade Group Intervenor Before European Court of Justice
Represent BSA | The Software Alliance as formal intervenor in litigation before the European Court of Justice in response to a challenge to the EU-US Privacy Shield.
Representation of Microsoft in Landmark Case Involving Data Stored Abroad
Successfully challenged U.S. government warrant seeking data stored in Ireland. After a favorable decision from the Second Circuit—and while the Supreme Court was reviewing the case—Congress enacted the CLOUD Act, a modernized framework for cross-border data requests. See United States v. Microsoft Corporation, No. 17-2 (U.S.).
Acquisition of Schneider Electric’s Custom Sensors & Technologies business
Represented the Carlyle Group and PAI Partners in the acquisition of the Custom Sensors & Technologies business from Schneider Electric.
Advising Large Public Companies and Investors on Corporate Governance Matters
Represented boards in the pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, health insurance, home equipment, advertising, motor vehicles, network communications, and technology industries as well as hedge funds, public pension funds, and other investors with respect to corporate governance developments regarding board and committee composition, crisis management, cybersecurity, internal controls, shareholder proposals, proxy access, political spending, and other sensitive disclosures and similar matters.
Altice’s $9.1 Billion Suddenlink Acquisition
Representation of European telecommunications company Altice S.A. (Euronext ATC) in a $9.1 billion deal to acquire a controlling stake in Suddenlink, a top ten cable operator in the U.S.
Advise a Multinational Technology and Ecommerce Company
Advising major American multinational technology and ecommerce company in responding to a DG COMP RFI.
Assist International Subscription Video on Demand Service on International Launch
Assist an international subscription video on demand service with due diligence for its international launch.
Competition Counsel for Multinational Technology and E-commerce Company
Go-to competition counsel for a major American multinational technology and e-commerce company on its most strategic transactions to date.
$3.7 billion acquisition of Sapient by Publicis Groupe
Represented both Publicis and Sapient in securing approval from CFIUS for Publicis’ acquisition of Sapient for $3.7 billion.
$5.6 billion acquisition of Invensys plc
Represented Schneider Electric on the CFIUS review and approval of its $5.6 billion acquisition of Invensys plc.
$750 million Dassault Systèmes acquisition of Accelrys
Secured CFIUS approval for Dassault Systèmes in its acquisition of Accelrys, whose customers included the U.S. Department of Defense and the leading U.S. nuclear laboratories, in a transaction valued at approximately $750 million.
Advised UK-based Clinical AI Company Sensyne Health
Advised Sensyne Health, a UK-based clinical AI company, on: a collaboration with Bayer to analyze patient data from the UK National Health Service using Sensyne’s clinical artificial intelligence platform and apply the findings to Bayer’s cardiovascular disease pipeline; Jefferson Health to evaluate the clinical and commercial potential of its GDm-Health™ system in the United States; novel strategic research and data processing; and agreements with the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Advised B.E.S.T. Funds in Equity Investment in Trak Global Group
B.E.S.T. Funds in its equity investment in UK telematics company Trak Global Group, a leading telematics supplier to the vehicle rental and mobility sector and insurers.B.E.S.T. Funds in its equity investment in UK telematics company Trak Global Group, a leading telematics supplier to the vehicle rental and mobility sector and insurers.
Advised B.E.S.T. Funds in the Sale of Intelligent Mechatronic Systems, Inc.
B.E.S.T. Funds in the sale of the business and assets of Intelligent Mechatronic Systems, Inc., a company focused on connected car technologies and informatics, to UK telematics company Trak Global Group.
Advising on Open Source Issues
Advising a technology company on complex open source issues.
Advising Private Equity Investor
Advising Private Equity Investor on the intended acquisition of global IT service provider.
Advise a Multinational Sharing Economy Company on Competition Aspects Middle East Acquisition
Advise a U.S. multinational “sharing economy” company on the competition aspects of an acquisition in the Middle East, including the UAE, Egypt, KSA, and Pakistan.
Advise Technology Companies in UK CM Inquiries
Advise major technology companies in connection with inquiries from the UK CMA.
Advising E.ON Group on Global Outsourcing
Advising E.ON Group on the global outsourcing of its IT infrastructure and various IT projects.
Advising on IT and Data Protection Transactions
Advising GEA Group in IT and data protection transactions.
Advising on the Sale of Shares in a Joint Venture
Advising ZF Friedrichshafen on the sale of its shares in the joint venture with Bosch, including split and transition of IT systems.
Advising Global Automotive Suppliers on Open Source Issues
Advising one the leading global automotive suppliers in complex open source issues.
Advised BenevolentAI on its $90 million Equity Investment from Temasek
Advised BenevolentAI, which creates and applies AI and machine learning to transform the way medicines are discovered and developed, on its $90 million equity investment from Temasek, a Singapore-headquartered investment company.
Assisted International Broadcaster on Its Application for a Broadcasting License
Assisted an international broadcaster its application for an Ofcom broadcasting license and advise on regulatory compliance on an ongoing basis.
Assist an International Content Creator
Assist an international content creator on an ongoing basis with production matters.
Advised on the £15 million Placing and Open Offer by Equals Group plc
Advised Cenkos Securities (NOMAD and Joint Broker) and Canaccord Genuity (Joint Broker) on the £15 million placing and open offer by AIM-listed Equals Group plc, a financial services technology company.
DataCard’s $500 million acquisition of Entrust
Represented Entrust in front of CFIUS and on national industrial security regulatory matters in connection with its sale to DataCard Corp.
EU-U.S. regulatory dispute
Assisted a European telecommunications company in protecting its interests with the European Commission in a bilateral EU-U.S. regulatory dispute.
Global privacy assessment
On behalf of one of the world’s leading consumer electronics and technology companies, we completed a comprehensive global privacy audit under the laws of the United States, the European Union, and China, including an assessment of the data collection, use, and sharing practices of numerous business units (including HR data), cross-border data transfers, and adopting a going-forward privacy governance and risk-management approach and corresponding policies and procedures.
HaloIPT Wireless Charging Technology Acquisition
Represented HaloIPT, a leading provider of wireless charging technology for electric road vehicles, in Qualcomm’s acquisition of its assets and technology.
BSA in Major Domestic and International Copyright Law Reform Efforts
Advise Business Software Alliance in most of the major domestic and international copyright law reform efforts resulting from the advent of the digital age, including the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the WIPO Treaties, the EU Copyright Directive, the EU Software Directive, implementation of the TRIPS Agreement, and amendments to existing copyright laws in over 30 countries worldwide.
Client in EU Opposing Merger of Two, U.S.-Based Telecom Service Providers
Representation of a client in the EU opposing the merger of two, U.S.-based global telecom service providers -- a matter that involved complex issues under EU competition law.
Advising E.ON on the Sale of Various Entities
Advising E.ON on the sale of various entities (Carve Outs) in terms of the split and transition of IT systems (hardware and software) and databases.
Advising Deutsche Bahn AG
Advising Deutsche Bahn AG on the public procurement of cloud services (IaaS), including negotiation of the service agreements, and the sale and lease back of one of its data centers.
EU Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Provide legal advice to several large electronic manufacturers on the requirements of the EU Directives on waste electrical and electronic equipment, and restrictions on the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and their national implementation.
European counseling on distribution
We have significant experience advising clients on all aspects of their European commercialization networks, including the design and operation of exclusive and selective distribution systems, pricing/rebates, sales and rental channels, supply chain management, customer loyalty programs, dealer financing, central warehousing, consumer warranties, dealer termination, etc.
Inquam Limited in Acquisition of Telemobil S.A.
Inquam Limited in its acquisition of Telemobil S.A., the Romanian wireless telecommunications operator, and on Telemobil’s subsequent vendor financing facility with Lucent Technologies.
Microsoft Acquisition of AOL Patents
Represented Microsoft in the $1.1 billion acquisition of 800 patents from AOL, and its $550 million sale to Facebook of the right to acquire a portion of the AOL portfolio.
Microsoft Acquisition of Nortel Patents
Represented Microsoft in the $4.5 billion winning bid in the auction of Nortel Networks Corporation’s 6000 patents and patent applications.
Microsoft in $7 Billion Acquisition of Devices and Services Business
Represented Microsoft, as IP, commercial, and regulatory counsel, in its $7 billion purchase of substantially all of Nokia’s devices & services business.
Microsoft’s EUR 5.44 Billion Nokia Transaction
Representation of Microsoft Corp. in its purchase of substantially all of Nokia’s devices & services business and licensing of Nokia’s patents. Covington advised on IP, commercial and regulatory matters on the transaction.
Prysmian S.p.A.’s acquisition of Draka Holdings
Represented Prysmian S.p.A. in its acquisition of Draka Holdings.
Rightster Listing on AIM
Represented Rightster Group plc. in the listing of its shares to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
Securities Counsel to Numerous Fortune 500 companies
Represent numerous Fortune 500 companies in the pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, health insurance, home equipment, advertising, motor vehicles, network communications, and technology industries with respect to the resolution of shareholder proposals concerning executive compensation, majority voting, proxy access, the right to call special meetings, political spending and lobbying disclosures, and a host of other topics.
Trusted Advisor to Fortune 100 Companies
Represent Fortune 100 companies in the consumer goods, health insurance, and technology industries with respect to sensitive, ongoing securities disclosure, and compliance matters.
WTO e-commerce debate representation
Advised a leading information technology company and represented them before the U.S. and EU governments in the WTO debate on e-commerce.
BSA on the EU Copyright Directive
Provided strategic advice and advocacy support to the Business Software Alliance on the EU Copyright Directive, proposed Software Patents Directive and IP Enforcement Directive, and more broadly assisted in efforts to promote the protection of IP in the EU and third countries.
Qualcomm in Numerous European Acquisitions and Investments
Representation of Qualcomm in numerous European acquisitions and investments including its $200 million joint venture and private equity investment with Omnia, a subsidiary of Saudi Oger, to create a UK-based company to deploy CDMA-based technology.
Global Privacy Audit for Leading Consumer Electronics and Technology Companies
On behalf of one of the world’s leading consumer electronics and technology companies, we completed a comprehensive global privacy audit under the laws of the United States, the European Union, and China, including an assessment of the data collection, use, and sharing practices of numerous business units (including HR data), cross-border data transfers, and adopting a going-forward privacy governance and risk-management approach and corresponding policies and procedures.
Litigated Successful Constitutional Challenge
On behalf of Microsoft, successfully challenged a gag order statute that allows courts to forbid technology companies from telling their customers about demands for their data under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). The lawsuit resulted in nationwide reform of the government's practices under the statute. See Microsoft Corporation v. United States Department of Justice, No. 2:16-cv-00538-JLR (W.D. Wash.).
Investcorp on Acquisition of HR Software Provider
Represented Investcorp Technology Partners on its acquisition of Berlin-based Softgarden, a human resources software provider.
Microsoft Transactions
Representation of Microsoft Corp. in its $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype Communications S.à.r.l., the largest acquisition in the company’s history, in connection with its $4.5 billion acquisition of certain Nortel patents, in its $7.2 billion acquisition of the handset division of Nokia, and its $2.5 billion acquisition of Mojang, the developer of Minecraft.
Qualcomm in Acquisitions and Investments with Omnia
Qualcomm in acquisitions and investments including its joint venture with Omnia, a subsidiary of Saudi Oger, to create a UK-based company to deploy CDMA-based technology; its acquisition of UK-based Elata (Holdings) Limited, which provides content delivery and device management software systems; and its acquisition of Trigenix Limited, a European mobile content delivery software producer.
Representation of Samsung in European Investigation
Representation of Samsung concerning all aspects of the European investigation into alleged collusion in DRAM.
Regulatory Advice on Applicable Pan-European WEEE and RoHS Requirements
Representation of a major manufacturer of semiconductor equipment in providing regulatory advice on applicable pan-European WEEE and RoHS requirements.
Represented electronics manufacturer in EU DRAM investigation
Represented a global electronics manufacturer in the European investigation into alleged collusion in DRAM.
Represented electronics manufacturer in EU TFT-LCD investigations
Represented a global electronics manufacturer concerning all aspects of the European investigation into alleged collusion in TFT-LCD (1&2).
ExxonMobil Venezuela Arbitration
Secured over $2 billion in compensation and interest against the Republic of Venezuela in favor of subsidiaries of client ExxonMobil. This widely-publicized victory was one of the largest awards ever obtained against a sovereign state.
Advising Europe's Largest Purchasing and Marketing Association
Advising Europe’s largest purchasing and marketing association in industrial B2B, E/D/E (Einkaufsbüro Deutscher Eisenhändler GmbH) on the implementation of an electronic marketplace for tool-supply (www.toolineo.de), including complex data protection and electronic payment services issues.
Advising a Global German Logistics Provider
Advising a global German logistics provider on the provision of IT-infrastructure and IT-services to a customer of the financial sector (long term outsourcing agreement).
Kion Group’s acquisition of Dematic
Represented Kion Group (including a 40% investment by Weichai Power) before CFIUS in its acquisition of Dematic.
$2.7 Billion Sale of NXP Semiconductors’ Standard Products Business
Represented NXP Semiconductors before CFIUS in the $2.7 billion sale of its Standard Products Business to Beijing Jianguang Asset Management Co and Wise Road capital.
$2.7 Billion Acquisition of the Safran Identity & Security Business
Represented the private equity firm Advent International and its portfolio company Oberthur Technologies in securing the CFIUS and U.S. national industrial security approvals for Advent’s acquisition of the Identity & Security business (d/b/a “Morpho”) from Safran, for the purpose of combining it with Oberthur.
Advising a Pharmaceutical Company on a Collaboration with an Emerging Technology Company
Advising a pharmaceutical company on a collaboration with an emerging technology company for the development, licensing and commercialization of a connected drug delivery device.
Advising a Leading Health Service Provider on a Collaboration with an NHS Trust
Advising a leading health service provider on a collaboration with an NHS Trust to collaborate on the development of a range of AI-driven digital health solutions for patients.
Advising a Leading Insurance Software Group
Advising a leading insurance software group on drafting and negotiating contracts for software licensing, maintenance and consultancy services.
Advising Provider of On-demand Video Streaming Services
Advising a leading provider of on-demand video streaming services on its successful claim against the developer of the underlying software platform for delivery up of source code.
Advising Major Multinational Technology and Ecommerce Company
Advising major American multinational technology and ecommerce company on EU data privacy and cybersecurity issues relating to new products and services.
Advising the AI Business of a Multinational Technology Company on Using Personal Data
Advising the AI business of a major American multinational technology company on using personal data to train machines and related copyright issues, and issues around bias.
Advising Multinational Technology and Ecommerce Company on Procurements
Advising major American multinational technology and ecommerce company on issues related to procuring enterprise software and technology solutions.
Advising Multinational Technology and Ecommerce Company on Binding Corporate Rules
Advising major American multinational technology and ecommerce company on process of applying for Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).
Assist a Multinational Technology Company with an Internal Audit
Assist a U.S. multinational technology company with an internal audit of their practices relating to user data and the extent to which these practices complied with their contractual and GDPR commitments.
Advising Multinational Technology Companies and Associations on Proposed E-evidence Regulation
Advising a number of multinational technology companies and trade associations on the European Commission's proposed Electronic Evidence Directive and Electronic Evidence Regulation, which would facilitate the ability of EU law enforcement authorities to compel U.S.-based online service providers to disclose user data in criminal investigations.
Advising a Multinational Technology Company on Compliance with EU Accessibility Directive
Advising a U.S. multinational technology company on compliance with the EU Accessibility Directive, which harmonizes EU rules on making products and services accessible to people with disabilities.
Advise a Multinational Sharing Economy Company
Advise a U.S. multinational sharing economy company on the potential application of the new EU Platform-to-Business Regulation to their services.
Advising Client Efforts in Analysis of Patient Information
Advising clients in the life sciences, healthcare and technology sectors on collaborations with hospitals and hospital systems in respect of the analysis of patient information, including: advising on laws and regulations governing the collection and use of patient information; structuring, negotiating and drafting collaboration agreements between life sciences and technology companies; advising on data-driven revenue models; drafting and negotiating data processing agreements under GDPR and business associate agreements under HIPAA; advising on the regulation of the provision of healthcare services.
ASML’s Acquisition of Hermes Microvision Inc. in a $3.1 Billion Deal
Represented ASML in securing the CFIUS approval of its $3.1 billion acquisition of Hermes Microvision, a Taiwanese company with U.S. research and sales.
Advise Online Service Provider with Their Complaints to the European Commission
Advise major online service provider in connection with their complaints to the European Commission regarding Google’s conduct in search and related markets.
Microsoft Ireland Case
Representing Microsoft before the U.S. Supreme Court in its challenge to the government’s attempt to compel disclosure of customer emails stored in Ireland using a search warrant. The case set Irish and European privacy law and national sovereignty against U.S. law enforcement needs and raised a whole host of issues relating to demands for data by government agencies from another country.
Significant Privacy Case Before the Irish High Court
The Irish High Court referred the validity of the Standard Contractual Clauses used as a basis to transfer data and specifically whether they are compatible with the EU treaties to the EU Court of Justice. This is an amicus brief where we will appear on behalf of our client alongside the U.S. Government in making submissions before the EU Court of Justice.
Advising the Bank of a Global German Car Manufacturer
Advising the bank of a global German car manufacturer on regulatory requirements in terms of the procurement of IT-infrastructure and IT-services from its parent company.
Advising Global Electronics Company on Data Privacy
Advising a global electronics company on data privacy aspects of IoT products, including smart TVs and voice assistants.
Advising Industry Association on Data Privacy
Advising a European industry association on data privacy issues related to programmatic advertising.
Micro Focus' $8.8 billion acquisition of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's software business
Represented Micro Focus in securing CFIUS and other national security approvals for its $8.8 billion acquisition of the software business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Midea's $5 billion public offer takeover of KUKA Systems
Represented Midea Group on CFIUS and related U.S. national security approvals in its $5 billion public offer takeover of Kuka Systems.
Facebook Transactions
Representation of Facebook, Inc. in many transactions, including its $22 billion acquisition of WhatsApp, $2 billion acquisition of Oculus, and $1 billion acquisition of Instagram.
Schneider Electric SA's sale of industrial software business to AVEVA Group
Represented Schneider Electric of France on CFIUS and related U.S. national security regulatory approvals in connection with the sale of its industrial software business to UK-based AVEVA Group and the acquisition by Schneider Electric of a majority interest in AVEVA Group, creating a leading engineering and industrial software company valued at approximately $3.88 billion.
Major Streaming Content Provider in Global Diligence Projects
Conducted global diligence projects for major streaming content provider, including in respect of music licensing requirements and associated collecting society issues.
January 2021
Recapture of Excess COVID-19 Payroll Tax Credits Addressed in New Regs As the legal, regulatory, and commercial implications of coronavirus COVID-19 continue to evolve, our lawyers and advisors are helping clients navigate the complex considerations that companies around the world are facing and develop plans and strategies in response. Reach out to our ...
Brexit Task Force
January 2021
Since the beginning of the Brexit process in 2016, Covington’s Brexit Task Force–comprised of over 40 lawyers and former senior diplomats and policymakers, in London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Dublin, and Washington–has advised clients in a wide range of industries on the challenges and opportunities created by this historic event. While the EU-UK negotiations have ...
January 2021, Covington Guide
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (EUTCA) reached on December 24th is a wide-ranging and complex agreement. Our Brexit Task Force offers these "bite-sized" recordings to give a snapshot of what you need to know in each area. Though the EUTCA provides the overall architecture of the future relationship in a number of areas, much of the detail must still ...
December 17, 2020, Covington Alert
In April 2019, the UK Government published its Online Harms White Paper and launched a Consultation. In February 2020, the Government published its initial response to that Consultation. In its 15 December 2020 full response to the Online Harms White Paper Consultation, the Government outlined its vision for tackling harmful content online through a new ...
EU's AI Regulations Could Lay Blame With CTO
August 18, 2020, Waters Technology
John Ahern is quoted in Waters Technology regarding the unintended consequences of AI regulation. Mr. Ahern shares that if the EC isn’t careful in writing future AI legislation, that the old law of unintended consequences could kick in. “What we need to be attentive to is where in the chain of liability are individuals affected. Think, for example, of the CTO: ...
August 2020, Privacy Laws & Business
July 16, 2020, Covington Alert
On July 16, 2020, the European Commission (“Commission”) announced that it has launched an antitrust sector inquiry into "consumer-related products and services that are connected to a network and can be controlled at a distance, for example via a voice assistant or mobile device."
June 8, 2020, Covington Alert
On 19 May 2020, easyJet announced that personal data of approximately 9 million customers worldwide had been unlawfully accessed by third parties in a “highly sophisticated cyber-attack”. Data stolen by the cyber-attackers includes credit card details of 2,000 of the affected customers and, for most other customers, travel details such as departure and arrival ...
April 2020, Privacy Laws & Business
ICO hits electronics retailer with maximum pre-GDPR fine
January 10, 2020, Global Data Review
Daniel Cooper is quoted in Global Data Review regarding the UK ICO’s decision to fine DSG Retail £500,000 under pre-GDPR data protection law. The fine stems from the company being compromised by a cyberattack affecting at least 14 million people. Mr. Cooper says, “the ICO's imposition of a maximum fine appears due, in part, to the fact that it felt DSG should ...
January 9, 2020, Global Data Review
Daniel Cooper spoke with Global Data Review about the European Commission’s recommended changes to artificial intelligence liability rules. Mr. Cooper says the commission is keen to stress that the conclusions drawn from the report remain those of the expert group only. “One has to assume that the commission wants to be careful to test the waters first and gauge ...
August 27, 2019
FRANKFURT—WirtschaftsWoche, Germany’s leading business weekly news magazine, has named Covington as the top law firm for IT law and Dr. Lars Lensdorf, a partner in Covington’s Frankfurt office, to its list of top IT lawyers in Germany. Dr. Lensdorf focuses his practice on IT law, outsourcing, digitalization and industry 4.0, IT related bank regulatory matters, ...
Covington Represents BSA in Landmark Data Protection Case Before Europe's Highest Court
July 9, 2019
BRUSSELS—Today, a team of Covington lawyers argued before the European Court of Justice in a landmark data protection case, Case C-311/18, Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland and Maximillian Schrems (“Schrems II”). The case has significant ramifications for any organization that relies on the standard contractual clauses (“SCCs”) to transfer personal ...
Expert Q&A on the EU Cybersecurity Act
June 4, 2019, Thomson Reuters
Mark Young participated in a Q&A with Thomson Reuters about the EU Cybersecurity Act and its new cybersecurity certification schemes for information and communication technology products, services, and processes, especially internet of things devices. The interview also discusses how the Act supports the EU Directive on the Security of Network and Information ...
February 6, 2019
NEW YORK—Covington has advised Sensyne Health, the British clinical AI technology company, on its agreement with Jefferson Health to evaluate the clinical and commercial potential of its GDm-Health™ system in the United States. GDm-Health is a direct patient-to-clinician blood glucose monitoring management system specifically designed for the management of ...
October 2018, Privacy Laws & Business International Report
September 28, 2018
FRANKFURT—Covington advised Investcorp Technology Partners on its acquisition of Berlin-based Softgarden, a human resources software provider. Investcorp is a leading global provider and manager of alternative investments and has $22.6 billion in total assets under management, including assets managed by third party managers and assets subject to a ...
Covington Advises Senvion Group on Global Outsourcing
July 6, 2018
FRANKFURT—Covington advised Senvion Group on the global outsourcing of its IT infrastructure, network, and application services. The outsourcing includes the transformation of the global legacy data center environment into a new hybrid cloud environment. Founded in Germany, Senvion is a global manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines and has installed ...
November 10, 2017
BRUSSELS—Politico has named Covington partner Miranda Cole to its “2017 Women Who Shape Brussels” list, a group of “20 powerhouses driving debates and influencing policy in 2017.” In its profile of Ms. Cole, the publication highlights her defense of leading technology clients, including Microsoft, Facebook, and Verizon, before the European Commission. Politico ...
GDPR Planning and Preparation Conference for Employers
March 30, 2017, Business Forums International Ltd.
2 Disputes Lawyers Move To Covington Amid KWM Collapse
January 17, 2017, Law360
Alex Leitch and Jeremy Wilson are quoted in a Law360 article regarding the arrival of Craig Pollack and Louise Freeman to the firm’s European Dispute Resolution practice. According to Leitch and Wilson, “The firm’s growing footprint in London is a reflection of client demand that is fueled by the increasingly challenging regulatory and compliance environment, ...
January 16, 2017
LONDON—Craig Pollack and Louise Freeman have joined Covington as partners in the firm’s European Dispute Resolution practice resident in London. Mr. Pollack will also serve as co-chair of the firm’s Global Disputes Initiative with former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former U.S. Under Secretary of State Alan Larson. Mr. Pollack focuses on complex high ...
UK Votes to Leave the EU
June 24, 2016, Covington Alert
The UK has voted to leave the European Union in an advisory referendum. 52% leave - 48% remain. Were the UK to leave the EU, this would have significant implications for the UK and for international businesses operating in the UK. The longer term impact of the decision on the regulatory framework for the UK will depend, in part, on the relationship that the UK ...
November-December 2019, Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law
- Law360, Technology Practice Group of the Year (2019 and 2020)
- Wirtschaftswoche, "Top Law firm 2019 for IT Law in Germany" (2019)
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Bringing advanced connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) to market requires navigating a complex series of commercial, legal, and regulatory challenges.
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