Katherine Evans | Senior Partner The UK’s data protection landscape is undergoing significant transformation with the progression of the Data (Use and Access) Bill through Parliament. Officially titled the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, this legislation is increasingly referred to as the Data (Use and Access) Bill to reflect its evolving scope. The third reading in the House of Lords …
Katherine Evans | Senior Partner In the fast-paced world of technology, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) have become crucial for tech startups aiming to integrate their innovations with global standards. SEPs are vital because they allow technologies to connect and interact seamlessly across different platforms, especially in industries like telecommunications, automotive, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These patents start as regular …
At Mirkwood Evans Vincent, our journey began in 2007 with a clear vision: to create a law firm that specialised in supporting clients in emerging technology sectors who operate on a global scale. From the very beginning, we recognised that businesses were no longer confined by borders. One of our founders, Katherine Evans, started her career as an international shipping …
Katherine Evans | Senior Partner How can proactive risk management strategies help businesses navigate regulatory and economic uncertainties? Proactive risk management strategies are essential for businesses to navigate regulatory and economic uncertainty effectively. These strategies involve anticipating potential risks, assessing their impact, and implementing measures to mitigate risks before they escalate. With a clear understanding of potential risks, leaders can make …
Katherine Evans | Senior Partner The Middle East is a pivotal region for global commerce, offering a unique blend of cultural richness, strategic location, and economic dynamism. At Mirkwood Evans Vincent, we help businesses to capitalise on the region’s strategic advantages with specialised legal support. Our collaboration with Paoletti Law Group enhances our ability to provide seamless support for clients looking …
Katherine Evans | Senior Partner The Productivity Paradox: Does more technology mean less growth? Is there scope to use AI in commercial contracts? Will it save time, or ultimately cost more time in review and pose greater risk?Based on current AI models, the conceptual difference is marginal between using a template from an online precedent library and asking a junior associate …
Katherine Evans | Senior Partner The European Union has developed comprehensive legislation which governs the use of AI within the EU. The UK by contrast has adopted a cross-sector and outcome-based framework for regulating AI, underpinned by 5 core principles. The UK Government’s position is that the UK wants to facilitate innovation, whilst also giving the UK Government the flexibility to …
Katherine Evans | Senior Partner What is a digital currency? On the one hand, a great deal of the money in our economy is digital. Numbers on balance sheets and bank ledgers move around the world with no actual physical paper exchanging hands. However, the value of the currencies is protected to a significant degree by the assets of the …
Right place, right time: Why Katherine Evans believes it’s sometimes better to be lucky than smart After graduating from the University of Cambridge, Katherine initially pursued a career in marketing and business development, before re-training to become a lawyer in her mid-twenties. After completing articles with Eversheds, she joined specialist shipbuilding practice, Mills & Co., where she remained until joining …
Katherine Evans | Senior Partner International Trade: Global and regional trade in the post pandemic The past 18 months were a huge shock to international trade as increasing protectionism and Covid-19 wrought havoc with all previous forecasts and economic roadmaps. Many business analysts predicted that the double whammy of protectionism and pandemic would spell an end to globalised trade. Indeed, …
