What is the EU AI Act and who does it affect?

The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation, classifying AI systems by risk level and imposing obligations on providers and deployers. It applies to any organisation operating AI systems in the EU — regardless of where the organisation is headquartered. Non-compliance carries fines of up to €35M or 7% of global turnover.

How do we know if our AI systems are compliant?

The first step is classification — mapping each AI system to its risk tier under the Act. High-risk systems face the most stringent requirements, while minimal-risk systems have lighter obligations. We lead that classification exercise and produce a compliance gap analysis that defines your path to full compliance.

Can governance frameworks adapt as AI regulations evolve?

Yes — and they must. We design governance frameworks with built-in review cadences and modular structures that allow specific controls to be updated without rebuilding the entire framework. Our advisory partnership model keeps you ahead of regulatory developments as they emerge.

Regulatory-First AI Governance

AI Governance & Risk Design

AI governance is no longer a best-practice aspiration — it is a compliance requirement. We classify your AI systems under the EU AI Act, design the governance framework that manages risk across your AI portfolio, and produce the audit trail your board, regulators, and clients will demand.

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EU AI ACT ENFORCEMENT CALENDAR

The Compliance Window Is Closing

The EU AI Act is not forthcoming legislation — it is live. Key obligations are already in force.

Aug 2024

Act Entered Into Force

The EU AI Act became law. All organisations with AI systems operating in the EU are within scope.

Feb 2025

Prohibited AI Systems Banned

Chapter II prohibitions apply. Unacceptable-risk AI systems are now illegal to operate.

Aug 2025

GPAI & Governance Obligations

General-purpose AI model obligations and governance rules for all operators are now in force.

Aug 2026

High-Risk AI (Annex III)

High-risk AI systems in areas like employment, education, and critical infrastructure must be fully compliant.

Aug 2027

High-Risk AI (Annex I)

AI systems embedded in regulated products (medical devices, machinery) must meet full compliance requirements.

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What We Assess and Design

Governance is not a one-time audit — it is an ongoing architecture decision. We design frameworks that remain compliant as regulations evolve.

Risk & Compliance

AI System Inventory & Classification
EU AI Act Gap Analysis
Risk Tier Assessment
Regulatory Mapping

Advisory Deliverables

Governance Framework Document
Compliance Roadmap
Responsible AI Policy Suite
Audit Readiness Checklist

From Inventory to Compliance Roadmap

Four phases from AI system classification to a fully documented governance framework and prioritised compliance roadmap.

AI Portfolio Assessment

We audit your existing AI systems and planned deployments, producing a complete inventory that forms the basis of your governance programme.

Art. 9 — Risk Management

Risk Classification & Gap Analysis

We classify each system under the EU AI Act risk framework and identify the compliance gaps — defining the exact obligations your organisation must address.

Art. 6 & Annex III — Classification

Governance Architecture Design

We design the governance framework — including risk controls, accountability structures, incident response protocols, and the documentation architecture required for audit.

Art. 13 — Transparency & Governance

Compliance Roadmap Delivery

We deliver a prioritised compliance roadmap and governance policy suite — giving your legal, compliance, and technology teams a clear, sequenced plan for achieving and maintaining AI Act compliance.

Art. 17 — Quality Management

Governance Outcomes

Indicative results from AI Governance & Risk Design engagements.

63%

Reduction in AI Compliance Risk Exposure

3×

Faster EU AI Act Readiness Assessment

79%

Improvement in Board AI Governance Confidence

The AI Edge

Regulatory-First AI Governance

We design the compliance architecture your organisation needs to operate AI systems lawfully under the EU AI Act and emerging global frameworks. This includes classifying each system by risk tier, defining the governance controls required at each tier, and designing the documentation and audit trail that satisfies regulatory scrutiny.

EU AI Act Compliance Architecture

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Engagement Structure

What This Engagement Delivers

Regulatory-First AI Governance