Top in Tech

This week on Top in Tech, Megan Stagman is joined by Kaushal Mahan, Senior Vice President from Chase Advisors, to dive into the tech policy landscape in India. They discuss what the world can learn from India's digital identity and wider DPI initiatives, how similar (or not) the emerging legislation on data protection and digital competition is to Europe, what digital sovereignty means in India, and what to expect from the February 2026 AI Impact Summit. 

In this episode of Top in Tech, Tom Doherty, Director at Global Counsel, is joined by Alex Dawson, UK Director, and Jessica Mills, Analyst, to unpack the recent Labour Party Conference and what it means for government policy, technology, and the wider political landscape. They explore how Labour emerged from the conference, with Keir Starmer’s keynote speech setting the tone for the party’s agenda, and the key discussions about tech policy in and around the conference including the government’s push on digital ID, online safety, AI regulation and copyright. 

In this episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director at Global Counsel, is joined by Virginia Caimmi, Rome-based Tech Advisor at UTOPIA, to explore Italy’s groundbreaking AI framework law - the first comprehensive national legislation on artificial intelligence passed by an EU member state. They examine the law’s 28 articles across six titles, including provisions on governance, sector-specific rules, and criminal law reforms. The discussion highlights Italy’s political consensus around AI regulation, and the implications for businesses facing new compliance costs and uncertainty. The conversation also looks at Italy’s sovereignty agenda and its aspirations to lead on European digital regulation, including debates on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act.

In a bonus episode of Top in Tech, Tom Doherty and Megan Stagman delve into the recently-signed technology partnership between the UK and US, exploring its implications for the evolving landscape of technology policy.  They explore the agreement's contents, the historical context leading to this partnership, and the interests of both nations in shaping future tech collaborations. They also look at what it means for tech businesses in both the US, UK and beyond.

In this episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director, and Tom Doherty, UK Director, unpack the recent UK cabinet reshuffle and its implications for the technology sector. They explore how new ministerial appointments could shift the direction of technology policy, the anticipated timelines for upcoming legislation such as the Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill, and the UK government’s evolving stance on AI regulation, digital sovereignty, and tech innovation. The conversation also delves into the geopolitical context, including the UK’s relationships with the EU and the US, and what these dynamics mean for businesses navigating the changing regulatory environment.

In this week's episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director for TMT, and Sourav Bhowmick, Director in Washington DC, deep dive into the newly published AI Action Plan from the Trump administration. They unpack the key components of the plan, and its associated Executive Orders, including its focus on shifting away from the flurry of recent state-level legislation on AI, the emphasis on preventing 'woke AI' and the long-term implications of delivering the Infrastructure Order. Megan and Sourav also touch on the interplay between the US's strategic priority of exporting AI while strengthening export control enforcement. 

In this episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director, and Anna Lisa Schäfer-Gehrau, Associate, discuss the latest developments in digital policy from Brussels, focusing on the Digital Fairness Act (DFA) and its implications for child protection and fairness in digital environments.  They explore the intersection of the DFA with existing regulations like the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the AI Act, the scope of the DFA, and the ongoing consultation process. The conversation also highlights international regulatory trends and the importance of stakeholder engagement as the EU moves towards significant legislative changes in the coming months. Top in Tech will take a short break for August and return in September.

On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director, UK TMT, is joined by Charlie Norell, Senior Associate in GC's Health & Life Sciences practice, to unpack the UK’s recently published 10-Year Health Plan and what it means for the future of healthcare innovation. They explore how the Plan aims to reshape the NHS, with a focus on the government's desired shift from analogue to digital and harnessing the latest technologies. They reflect on next steps for the proposed Single Patient Record, the expanded role of the NHS App, new "Global Institutes" and regional innovation zones, and dig into the political drivers and fiscal considerations behind the Plan. The discussion covers the opportunities this creates for MedTech, life sciences, and digital health, alongside key challenges such as funding gaps and structural reform. 

On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director, is joined by Emilie Kerstens, Senior Associate, and Anna Lisa Schäfer-Gehrau, Associate, to unpack the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its growing significance for EU-US relations in the tech and trade space. They explore how the DMA is shaping Europe’s digital regulatory landscape and creating new tensions with US policymakers, who view the framework as disproportionately targeting American firms. The discussion covers early enforcement lessons, the changing tone of transatlantic trade negotiations, and what the DMA reveals about the EU’s broader regulatory direction. They also reflect on the practical challenges of compliance, the role of emerging case law, and the implications for future digital legislation.