European Tech Regulation

Decoding Tech Regulation

Technology is high on the regulatory agenda almost everywhere in the world, particularly in Europe, and companies operating in the tech sector now face a complex regulatory framework.

Cooley’s European tech regulatory group based in Brussels and London assists companies at all stages in the business life cycle so they can successfully navigate the landscape of fast-evolving tech regulation.

Our multidisciplinary legal teams act as truly collaborative partners to our clients by:

  • Helping clients understand the effect of policies and potential new regulations so they can effectively engage in the legislation-making process.
  • Providing impact analyses such that clients can future-proof their businesses.
  • Engaging with regulators and consumer organisations on behalf of clients.
  • Handling clients’ regulatory investigations and challenges.
  • Defending clients during regulatory prosecutions.
  • Acting for clients in judicial reviews.
  • Assisting clients in discharging regulatory reporting requirements.

We cover the full spectrum of regulations affecting businesses and their users across all key sectors – and we do it globally

Explore new and imminent regulations that will impact doing business in Europe.

Why Cooley

  • Our holistic, multi-practice approach positions our clients:

    To successfully navigate and adapt to the changing regulatory environment, ensuring a business-first and commercially minded approach.

    Have go-to-market strategies that appropriately balance regulatory demands with commercial imperatives.

    Stay ahead of regulatory issues in financings, M&A, IPOs and other corporate events.

    Mitigate regulatory, litigation and reputational risks and defend against enforcement actions, private actions and consumer claims.

    Cooley’s tech regulatory group is part of our CooleyREG offering, through which we combine an understanding of the impact of disruptive advancements – and the regulatory issues that impose risk and slow progress – to help our clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Clients need a deft hand to guide them through the seismic changes in the global regulatory landscape in Europe. We have a multidisciplinary regulatory team that works closely with businesses to anticipate regulatory hurdles and take full advantage of opportunities.

Caroline Hobson

Partner

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Cooley’s Tech Regulation team, comprising a multidisciplinary group of EU and UK-ranked regulatory lawyers, is uniquely positioned to guide clients through the complexities of fast-evolving European and UK regulations. We provide unparalleled expertise, ensuring our clients stay ahead in this dynamic regulatory landscape’ 

Patrick Van Eecke

Partner

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