Digitalisation and New Technologies
In recent years, the mobility and transport infrastructure sector has undergone a radical transformation, accelerated by the introduction of digital technologies and the growing integration between transport, data and services. The evolution of mobility and transport models – increasingly connected, shared and automated – has opened up new opportunities but also raised complex legal questions that require specific, up-to-date and cross-disciplinary expertise.
Our firm assists companies, innovative start-ups, technology operators and investors in all phases of the development and implementation of digital solutions applied to the world of transport and logistics: from connected vehicles to the integration of on-board systems, from smart infrastructure to digital platforms for logistics and the intermediation of transport and mobility services. Among other things, we deal with intelligent transport systems (ITS) regulation, data interoperability, smart ticketing and digital payment systems.
On a legal level, we offer comprehensive support to navigate a complex and constantly evolving regulatory framework, including European regulations, technical standards, safety requirements and industry standards. We address key issues such as civil liability arising from autonomous or predictive technologies, the protection of personal data and communications (with a particular focus on their processing in vehicles and fleets), the cybersecurity of digital infrastructures, and compliance with industry regulations such as NIS2, the Data Act, and the Digital Services Act.
Our experience allows us to engage with technicians, developers and regulatory authorities, translating operational needs into solid and sustainable legal solutions designed to support innovation in a safe and compliant manner.
Notable cases
The Firm provides car manufacturers and component suppliers with support in analysing the regulatory framework applicable to data generated and transmitted by connected vehicles. The assistance includes the assessment of obligations in the areas of cybersecurity, privacy, civil liability and data access, with reference to EU regulations and the technical requirements of national authorities.
In the case of the development of apps or platforms dedicated to the intermediation of transport services, the Firm provides legal advice on all contractual and regulatory aspects, from the drafting of terms and conditions of use to the management of relations with operators, including verification of compliance with competition rules and digital transparency and accountability profiles.
The Firm assists contracting companies and logistics operators in reviewing transport contracts and managing the relationships with suppliers in light of the European NIS2 Directive. This activity may include the integration of clauses on risk management, reporting obligations and cybersecurity measures in supply chain processes.
The Firm supports digital and e-commerce platforms in reviewing their General Terms and Conditions and service policies in order to bring them into line with the provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA) or other applicable industry regulations. This may involve, among other things, the introduction of algorithmic transparency obligations, content moderation procedures, user protection and complaint handling mechanisms.
In the field of logistics, the Firm assists companies with the transition to electronic transport documentation – such as eCMR or eB/L – by providing assistance on the legal validity of digital documents, their enforceability in contractual relationships and their compliance with the European legal systems involved.
