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3 December 2021

Ready To Enter The Metaverse?

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Matheson

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Established in 1825 in Dublin, Ireland and with offices in Cork, London, New York, Palo Alto and San Francisco, more than 700 people work across Matheson’s six offices, including 96 partners and tax principals and over 470 legal and tax professionals. Matheson services the legal needs of internationally focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. Our clients include over half of the world’s 50 largest banks, 6 of the world’s 10 largest asset managers, 7 of the top 10 global technology brands and we have advised the majority of the Fortune 100.
The term "Metaverse" has rocketed from obscurity to the top of newsfeeds around the world in recent weeks.
United Kingdom Technology

The term "Metaverse" has rocketed from obscurity to the top of newsfeeds around the world in recent weeks. Up until now, the concept has only been found in the R&D departments of large technology companies. However, this is starting to change as more companies are launching associated products and services to the market. 

But what is the "Metaverse", and how will it change the way we live, play, work, socialise and communicate with each other?  

From a legal perspective, new technologies always raise new legal challenges that need to be addressed and overcome. The Metaverse is no exception, bringing with it substantial implications for how users, particularly children, are kept safe in the digital world, how their data is protected and how to combat the threat of cyber attacks. 

Technology and Innovation Group partner Rory O'Keeffe and trainee solicitor Edmond James explore these topics in our latest bulletin, "Ready to Enter the Metaverse"

Download >>  Ready to Enter the Metaverse? What, Why and Where to Watch Out

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