Briefings
Concise executive intelligence on key regulatory and strategic developments.
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AI Governance
AI Summit UK: adoption constraints are governance, regulation and trust
Akber Datoo announces that he will speak at the AI Summit UK, noting that adoption of AI in the legal sector is accelerating but that the real issues relate to governance, regulatory alignment and deployment. He highlights that the session will explore policy, tool selection and oversight and will provide practical examples for regulated firms.
AI Governance
Microsoft AI Tour – Agentic AI: Responsible AI and Frontier Organisations
Reporting from Microsoft’s AI Tour, Akber Datoo highlights the importance of agentic AI and responsible innovation. He notes Satya Nadella’s blueprint for frontier organisations: align AI with mission, measure real outcomes, reshape processes and accelerate innovation. Winners will invest in data, governance, security and skills.
AI Transformation
AI Looking into 2026: What law firm leaders should be paying attention to
Akber Datoo reflects on AI trends as 2026 approaches. He explains that AI capability continues to advance and has become structural, used daily by staff and trusted for complex analytic tasks. The next shift is toward agentic AI that runs workflows and raises questions about accountability and governance. He argues that guardrails are now a leadership obligation and that firms must embed policies, training and alignment to use AI safely and defensibly.
Legal Operations
Law firms seek AI edge with new executive hires
Akber Datoo notes that moves by firms such as Ropes & Gray to appoint dedicated AI leaders show AI is becoming part of the legal operating model. He argues that the foundations—data, documentation and governance—matter more than the number of tools. Firms that build those basics will adopt AI with confidence and less friction, but the real test is translating strategy into practical change.
AI Governance
UK Judge Uses AI to Summarise Legal Documents
This post notes that a UK judge used AI to summarise legal documents, illustrating that AI is entering the judiciary. D2LT emphasises the need for robust governance and transparency when incorporating AI into legal decision-making and invites stakeholders to discuss responsible adoption.
AI Governance
AI Agents – Regulation through Code: Law vs Code
This post summarises a panel at the University of Surrey’s TechFinSustain 2025 event discussing whether AI systems should be governed by code, law or both. Datoo notes that professionals need fluency in both law and code and that law and code must complement each other to navigate an AI-driven world.
AI Governance
AI & Sustainability at London Climate Action Week 2025
During London Climate Action Week, D2LT hosted a panel on AI and sustainability. The post emphasises that AI has both environmental cost and potential for climate action and calls for stronger standards, smarter prompts and cross-sector collaboration. Legal professionals must play a vital role in ensuring AI supports sustainability goals.
AI Governance
AI Governance & Ethics Survey: Key Findings and 2025 Resolutions
D2LT shares results from a global survey on AI governance and ethics. The majority of professionals use AI weekly, workplaces generally permit its use, but concerns about hallucinations and misuse remain. The post calls for strong governance frameworks, clear usage policies, upskilling and understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape.