Recently, the "2024 Sino-British AI Legal Investment Summit," jointly organized by the European Chinese Lawyers Association (ACLE) and the Sino-British Artificial Intelligence Association (CBAIA), was successfully held at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel in London, UK. The conference brought together nearly 300 experts from the fields of artificial intelligence, law, business, technology, and investment from China, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and beyond. They engaged in multi-dimensional speeches and lively discussions on current hot topics related to their respective professional domains. Ms. YANG Yuhua, head of the Llinks London office, was invited to attend the summit and Ms. Rhea YU delivered a keynote speech on behalf of Llinks.
The opening speeches were delivered by H.E. Lord Daniel Joseph Brennan KC, a life peer of the House of Lords in the UK, and Minister Counsellor Ding Mingqin from the Chinese Embassy in the UK.
In his opening remarks, H.E. Lord Daniel Joseph Brennan emphasized the long-standing and profound history of cooperation between China and the UK in the field of artificial intelligence, which has now become a highlight of Sino-British cooperation. He highlighted the respective technological advantages and market potential of both China and the UK, emphasizing how this cooperation not only enhances the technological capabilities and international competitiveness of both nations but also injects new energy into the world's peace, prosperity, and progress. Minister Counsellor Ding Mingqin called for extensive cooperation between China and the UK, as leading countries in global artificial intelligence, in various fields including the development, security, and governance of artificial intelligence. He emphasized the importance of jointly addressing the risks and challenges brought about by technological development and promoting the positive development of artificial intelligence.
The summit also featured presentations from many well-known enterprises such as a major Chinese internet company, China Telecom, Guotai Junan Securities, and Tus-Holdings, sharing their AI technology-related business applications in their respective industries. As a representative from the legal industry, Llinks summarized the typical ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues faced by Chinese enterprises going global in recent years and provided insights from the perspective of investment and mergers and acquisitions on the ESG considerations that enterprises should have.
Following the conclusion of the annual conference and forum, attendees, speakers, association members, sponsors, and partners gathered for a dinner where they engaged in relaxed conversations accompanied by the soothing melodies of the harp, further exploring and anticipating cooperation opportunities across various fields.
Established in 2017, Llinks London office has been deeply rooted in the UK and European markets for seven years, assisting numerous Chinese clients in smoothly entering the UK and EU markets, as well as supporting Chinese enterprises' investments and operations in the Middle East and Africa markets. The London office seamlessly integrates with its offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, leveraging its rich experience in corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, finance, asset management, capital markets, investment and financing, and cross-border dispute resolution to help clients overcome challenges such as language, culture, and complex regulatory environments in their internationalization processes, providing high-value legal services and professional support in cross-border transactions. Meanwhile, the legal team in London maintains close cooperation with numerous local professional service networks and financial institutions, as well as maintaining professional and efficient communication with relevant institutions such as local governments, investment promotion agencies, and industry associations in the UK, ensuring that foreign clients have a deeper understanding of the Chinese market, laws, and regulatory environment, and providing comprehensive support for Chinese enterprises going global.
