Mergers and Algorithms: AI Risks in Dealmaking

Marcin Czarnecki, CIPP/E, Chief Privacy Counsel, Data Protection Officer, World Foundation

Kirsten van der Zwan, AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, Group Data Digital and Privacy Senior Legal Counsel, Shell

Marleen van Putten, Attorney-at-Law, Independent

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, companies face increased risks during mergers and acquisitions. The complex nature of AI systems and the emerging legal AI landscape demands specific due diligence approaches and governance frameworks. Join us for an in-depth exploration of AI governance and vendor management specifically tailored to mergers and acquisitions contexts. This session will equip you with practical strategies to identify, evaluate and mitigate AI-related risks throughout the mergers and acquisitions process.

What you will learn:

• The unique challenges AI technologies present during mergers and acquisitions, from regulatory and privacy compliance to intellectual property considerations. 
• Approaches for evaluating vendors who provide AI-powered mergers and acquisitions tools and due diligence platforms. 
• How to adapt the European Commission's model contractual clauses for AI procurement by public companies to strengthen your position in private-sector AI acquisitions.
• Practical case studies highlighting both successful strategies and common pitfalls in managing AI risks during mergers and acquisitions transactions.