The EU’s AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive legislation on artificial intelligence, imposes the bulk of its due diligence obligations on companies that sell AI systems that are particularly risky for people’s health or fundamental rights.

The Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products ("ACAA") is an intermediary step for Ukraine to benefit from the mutual recognition of product quality between the EU and Ukraine until our country becomes a full EU Member State.

Cerha Hempel has advised Sony Music Entertainment on its acquisition of Supraphon.

Paksoy, working with Linklaters, has advised Turkcell on its USD 1 billion Eurobond offering. Allen Overy Shearman Sterling and its Turkish affiliate Gedik Eraksoy reportedly advised the joint bookrunners.

As artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology develops, its capacity to create original works in a wide variety of fields such as literature, music, mass – media, complex art, and even software has become more apparent. This remarkable ability raises significant questions on whether these works may be protected by copyright, and the broader implications for both creators and consumers.

Ellex has appointed Counsel Merlin Liis-Toomela as its new Head of Data Protection & IT law in Estonia.