Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transition

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITAL TRANSITION

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transition

DWG Next delivers advanced legal and regulatory counsel at the intersection of technological innovation and evolving digital governance frameworks. We support clients in interpreting and applying complex instruments such as the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the GDPR, and related legislative initiatives shaping the digital economy. By constructing governance models that incorporate transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation, we enable compliant development and deployment of AI systems across diverse sectors. Our professionals address legal challenges surrounding data access, infrastructure, and software-related transactions, aligning contractual structures with regulatory expectations. We collaborate with clients to advance digital strategies that meet technical, legal, and ethical standards, while preserving competitiveness in fast-moving markets. Through sustained engagement with EU institutions and policy bodies, we ensure that client initiatives remain aligned with regulatory developments and benefit from available digital funding mechanisms.

We guide our clients through:

Advising on compliance with the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Act, and other applicable digital and technology-related legislation.
Structuring governance, accountability, and transparency frameworks for AI systems in high-risk and general-purpose categories, including compliance with conformity assessment and post-market monitoring obligations.
Assisting with data access, processing, and sharing arrangements under the EU Data Governance Act and the Open Data Directive.
Drafting and negotiating agreements related to algorithm development, data licensing, AI model training, and cloud infrastructure services.
Providing legal and strategic support on the deployment and commercialisation of AI technologies across regulated and unregulated sectors.
Facilitating participation in EU funding instruments and initiatives supporting digital transition and artificial intelligence, including Horizon Europe, the Digital Europe Programme, and the Connecting Europe Facility.
Advising on cybersecurity compliance, incident reporting obligations, and risk management under the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act.
Supporting clients in the design and implementation of digital platforms, including issues relating to interoperability, standardisation, and competition law compliance.
Evaluating legal risks and ethical considerations associated with the deployment of machine learning, natural language processing, and autonomous systems.
Assisting with intellectual property protection strategies for software, algorithms, and data-driven innovations, including trade secret management and patentability assessments.
Engaging with EU institutions, standard-setting bodies, and supervisory authorities on matters related to AI policy development, regulatory guidance, and enforcement trends.
Monitoring developments under the European Digital Strategy, the AI Coordinated Plan, and other EU digital transition initiatives to ensure strategic alignment and regulatory preparedness.