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AI Advisory

Maples Group AI Advisory Practice

Our AI Advisory Practice comprises leading lawyers and experienced industry professionals with a wealth of experience in delivering pragmatic and solutions-focused advice to our clients. We offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to navigate the complexity of AI regulation, including the EU AI Act and its intersection with financial services, data protection, cybersecurity, technology, and commercial contracts.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (“AI”), we stand at the forefront of legal and regulatory innovation.

As a market leader in the provision of legal, fiduciary, fund, regulatory and compliance services, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the complexities of AI regulation and its intersection with financial services, data protection, cybersecurity, technology, employment law and commercial contracts.

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Our AI Advisory Practice is uniquely positioned to navigate the quickly evolving legal and regulatory challenges presented by AI technologies, ensuring that our clients are not only compliant with current regulations but also strategically prepared for the future.

Our comprehensive suite of AI Advisory services include:

Financial Services Regulation

We possess extensive expertise in financial services regulation as this intersects with the deployment of AI tools by firms within the financial sector. We provide guidance on:

  • Regulatory compliance for AI-driven financial products and services, including compliance with the EU AI Act
  • Risk management strategies for AI implementation in financial operations
  • Navigating the regulatory landscape for fintech innovations
We ensure that our clients' AI solutions are robust, compliant and strategically aligned with the latest regulatory developments.

Data Protection and Privacy

Data is at the core of AI, and its protection is paramount. Our practice offers unparalleled expertise in data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU AI Act, ensuring that AI systems are designed and operated within legal boundaries.

  • Compliance assessments for AI systems with data protection regulations and the EU AI Act
  • Strategic advice on data governance in AI development and deployment
  • Impact assessments for AI projects on privacy and data protection
  • Representation in data protection authorities' proceedings
We empower our clients to leverage AI while maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and protection.

Cyber Security

The integration of AI into business processes introduces complex cybersecurity challenges. We provide comprehensive cybersecurity legal services, including:

  • Legal risk assessments for AI systems in line with the EU AI Act
  • Development of cybersecurity policies and incident response plans
  • Guidance on cybersecurity regulatory requirements for AI
  • Representation in the event of cyber incidents involving AI systems
We ensure that our clients' AI systems are not only secure but also resilient against evolving cyber threats.

Employment Law

AI systems used in connection with recruitment or selection of candidates or making decisions affecting employees are "high risk AI" systems. We can advise on the integration of AI into employment processes including:

  • Recruitment including candidate filtering, screening and selection
  • Interviews
  • Performance Management
  • Development and Training
  • Benefits Management
  • Safely
It is important that employers are aware of the types of AI systems currently used in the workplace, and the risk-level associated with those AI systems. Our team can advise on all aspects of the intersection between AI and employment law in Ireland.

Technology and Commercial Contracts

Our deep understanding of technology law is critical in drafting and negotiating AI-related commercial contracts.
 
We offer:

  • Expertise in drafting AI-specific clauses in technology agreements compliant with the EU AI Act
  • Negotiation of contracts for AI system development, licensing, and procurement
  • Intellectual property advice for AI innovations
  • Strategic counsel on commercialising AI technologies
Our approach ensures that our clients' commercial interests are protected and optimised in the AI space and are fully aligned with the requirements of the EU AI Act.

Corporate Governance & Board Advisory

A corporate board’s oversight obligations extend to the company’s use of AI. We provide tailored advice for boards of directors of regulated and unregulated entities to ensure best in class governance in the context of use of AI, including:

  • Authoring board procedures for identification and monitoring of relevant data sets to ensure that directors are fully informed
  • Providing advice on AI regulatory compliance board oversight
  • Drafting board policies and AI committee frames of reference
  • Designing and supporting the implementation of top-down governance audits within the AI context
Our approach ensures directors understand how AI impacts the company and the corresponding obligations, opportunities and risks.

Our Approach to Innovation

At Maples Group, we are committed to fostering innovation across all our services. We continuously seek to integrate cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance our service delivery. Our partnership with Harvey AI exemplifies this commitment.

Harvey AI, a secure generative AI platform for sophisticated professional services, provides us with advanced AI capabilities that enhance our ability to deliver precise, efficient, and innovative legal solutions. This partnership allows us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring that we can offer our clients the most up-to-date and effective legal advice.

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