Every business is becoming a technology business: what legal teams need to get right now

Every business is becoming a technology business: what legal teams need to get right now

Author: Hogan Lovells May 20, 2026 Duration: 27:13
Digital transformation is no longer a specialist issue. It is reshaping every business, including sectors that have traditionally moved more slowly. For legal teams, that shift brings a new set of expectations and a new level of scrutiny around risk, decisions, and execution. In this episode, Hogan Lovells partners and co-leads of our Future of Digitalization initiative Louise Crawford and Vassi Iliadis discuss with host Leo von Gerlach how those expectations are playing out in practice. From fast-moving AI developments to evolving litigation risk, they explore how legal issues are emerging, overlapping, and being tested in real time. The conversation focuses on what actually matters for decision-makers navigating digital change, including which choices need to be made now and where the real risks sit if you get it wrong. They also discuss how organizations can respond, building the confidence to engage with digital issues and connect expertise across the business. As every business becomes a technology business, getting those decisions right matters more than ever. About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future. If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue bringing insightful conversations on digital transformation and law. Thank you for your support!

The Influencers: Digital Transformation, presented by Hogan Lovells, moves beyond the surface-level tech talk to explore the complex human and legal decisions shaping our digital future. Each episode features candid discussions with a diverse range of voices-from corporate strategists and researchers to policymakers-who are directly navigating this shift. The conversations delve into the practical realities of integrating technologies like artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and big data into a world with evolving rules. Rather than offering simple predictions, the podcast examines the tension between rapid innovation and necessary governance, asking how we can foster progress while upholding ethical and social responsibilities. You’ll hear the nuanced stories behind major developments, gaining a clearer understanding of the legal frameworks and strategic thinking that define modern business. This is a podcast for anyone curious about the real-world implications of digital change, providing context and analysis that connects technological capability to its broader impact on society and commerce.
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