On 6 June 2025, the European Commission launched a targeted stakeholder consultation on high-risk artificial intelligence systems under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The aim is to help the EU Commission develop guidelines for classifying and regulating high-risk AI systems in the future. This consultation is of particular interest for life sciences and healthcare companies, many of which develop or deploy AI-based medical devices and digital health solutions that may fall within the high-risk category. The consultation seeks input from a broad range of stakeholders on the practical implementation of the AI Act’s high-risk classification rules and related obligations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gauZ7Htf Authors: Amelie Chollet , Dr. Roland Wiring #CMSLaw

Join us at CMS UK in London on 24 June 2025 for the CMS Energy Transition Report launch event. Discover how oil & gas majors are driving towards net zero through strategic M&A, hydrogen, and CCS. Explore the role of natural gas in decarbonisation and energy security, as well as the investment opportunities offered by emerging markets. Click here to register today: https://lnkd.in/dSYnQN4p #CMSLaw CMS Energy & Climate Change

Almost six years after the Cofemel judgment, the majority of EU Member States now have a national law which recognises and reflects the decision handed down by the CJEU in Cofemel. However, there are some EU Member States still ‘playing catch up’ in this regard – and it’s also worth noting that there is now some tension between EU and UK copyright law with regards to the originality requirement following Cofemel. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSv6gCz2 Authors: Sarah Wright , Mike Walsh , Kaisa Patsalides , Lukas Roberts, Natalia Martosinska #CMSLaw #intellectualproperty

Wondering about how AI and AI regulation is impacting your business? Our AI Insights page is your go-to resource for the latest thinking on artificial intelligence, from the many legal and regulatory developments to industry-specific opportunities and risks. Expore expert insights, practical guidance and forward-looking commentaries from our global AI CMS team. Visit the page here: https://lnkd.in/gvpmvyEP María González Gordon Tom Jozak Ian Stevens Guy Pendell Markus Kaulartz Magnus Forssman Bjoern Herbers David Rappenglück Javier Torre de Silva López de Letona #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInsights #Innovation #CMSLaw #LegalTech

Legal aspects play a key role in marketing communication today. The complex challenge of creating environmental claims that comply with regulations, requires both legal knowledge and awareness of specific nuances. Whether you are a legal counsel or a marketing specialist, join us for the first event in this series where CMS experts Amaury Le Bourdon CMS Francis Lefebvre Avocats and Dr. Dirk Smielick CMS in Germany will explore environmental claims in the food and textile industries. CMS experts will explore: ✅ the general principles of the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive ✅ the German Federal Court of Justice’s ruling on climate-neutral claims ✅ eco-design, the digital product passport and stringent French requirements ✅ potential claims and risks traders may face Learn how to prepare for these regulations and mitigate legal risks! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dvK_7mBY #CMSlaw #greenclaims #marketingcommunication #sustainableclaims #foodsector #textilesector #consumerproducts

On 8th April, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published draft guidelines on the processing of personal data through blockchain technologies. These guidelines aim to help controllers use #blockchain technology while complying with the General Data Protection Regulation ( #GDPR ). Stakeholders can comment on these guidelines until 9th June 2025. Our article summarises the key points relevant to data controllers using blockchain: https://lnkd.in/eiSN667m This article is the first part of our article series on this topic. Stay tuned for Part 2. Katalin Horváth , Péter Homoki , Helena Siebenrock #CMSLaw

On 22 May 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) launched a public consultation on amending the EBA’s Pillar 3 disclosures framework by incorporating the Capital Requirements Regulation III requirements on ESG-related risks, equity exposures and the aggregate exposure to shadow banking entities (the “Consultation Paper”). Unsurprisingly, given the EU’s “Omnibus” package and wider “simplification” drive, the Consultation Paper aims to simplify the reporting process for in-scope institutions. Learn more about the proposals in the Consultation Paper and find out the next steps here: https://lnkd.in/emEmTR9q Key contacts: Laura Houët, Ben Maconick , Oliver Williams #CMSLaw

Enhance your #AI #Literacy : the CMS AI Literacy elearning We are pleased to present our elearning courses designed to help our clients build foundational knowledge of AI. These practical modules cover key concepts, legal implications and emerging risks - all tailored to a legal and business audience. #AI #Innovation #Ailiteracy #Futurefacing Katharina Hirzle David Rappenglück Dr. Maximilian Vonthien, LL.M. (Columbia) Johannes Noller Amandine Verhaeghe Sheena R Jacob María González Gordon

Watch Dr. Gerlind Wisskirchen explain why the EU Pay Transparency Directive will reshape how companies approach remuneration. With new rules on gender-neutral pay structures, reporting obligations, and significant sanctions, this is a major compliance and reputational issue for employers. The Directive takes effect in 2026, but preparation needs to start now. Watch the video to understand what’s changing – and why it matters for every company in the EU. Feel free to contact us if you need legal support in preparing for the directive. CMS in Germany #paytransparency #employmentlaw #CMSlaw

Last night at the Chambers Europe Awards in Madrid, CMS won the Europe Law Firm of the Year, CEE Firm of the Year and Poland Firm of the Year awards. The Chambers Europe Awards honour Europe’s top law firms and lawyers across diverse practice areas based on information collected through the rigorous research process for the Chambers Europe Guide 2025. Congratulations to the teams, and thank you for your consistent high-quality work. #CMSLaw #FutureFacing CMS CEE , CMS Poland , Chambers and Partners

Financial sanctions have emerged as a vital tool for governments and international bodies to promote foreign policy objectives, protect national security, and uphold international law. Over the past decade, the scope, complexity, and enforcement of financial sanctions have grown significantly, impacting businesses and financial institutions operating across borders. The CMS Expert Guide to Financial Sanctions Enforcement provides an overview of regulations in 15 key jurisdictions around the world. It helps navigate the regulatory frameworks, enforcement mechanisms, and practical considerations that define each country's approach to sanctions compliance. Access the guide here: https://lnkd.in/grEi4iWq Eoin O'Shea Oliver Werner Sophie Charlotte Salathé Kitty St Aubyn #CMSlaw #sanctions #sanctionsenforcement

Our team came together at the Global Partners Summit in Vienna – a valuable moment to reconnect, share insights, reflect on the strength of our international collaboration, and continue the discussions from our Madrid Partner Meeting in October. The video below features team members sharing what makes our group stand out. Alison Woods Katja Van Kranenburg Susana Afonso Lucinda Hinxman Sören Seidel Daniela Krömer Chuffart Gaël #CMSLaw #FutureFacing #EmploymentLaw #LabourLaw #PensionsLaw

The long-awaited overhaul of Regulation (EU) 2016/1011 (“EU BMR”) was published on the 19th May 2025. Regulation (EU) 2025/914 (the “EU BMR Amending Regulation”) amends and updates EU BMR to conduct a significant overhaul of the regime. The key focus of amendments are changes in-scope leading to a significant net reduction in benchmarks subject to the EU BMR. Notably: - Reducing the scope of the EU BMR so it only applies to critical and significant benchmarks, EU Climate Transition and EU Paris-Aligned benchmarks (“EU Climate Benchmarks”) and certain commodity benchmarks; - Amending the thresholds for significant benchmarks (so generally fewer benchmarks will fall within this category automatically) but allowing for designation or opt-in of benchmarks as significant; and - Ensuring that third-country benchmarks falling outside of the new scope of the BMR can be freely used by EU supervised entities, even in the absence of equivalence, recognition or endorsement. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXCe6Set If you have any questions about these amendments or require assistance, please get in touch with your usual CMS contacts or the key contacts for this note: Ben Maconick , Will Dibble , Michael Cavers , Chris Clark , David McCallum