Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries and redefines legal frameworks, our AI practice builds on years of legal expertise in emerging technologies. We have been working with clients in the tech space for some time, and with AI now taking centre stage, we have established a dedicated practice to help businesses navigate this fast-moving landscape.

We offer strategic advice on regulatory compliance, intellectual property (IP), data privacy, and ethical governance, ensuring that companies can innovate responsibly and securely.

Our comprehensive legal services support clients at every stage of AI development and deployment, including:

Regulatory Compliance: Navigating national and EU regulations on AI use, including compliance with the EU AI Act and other sector-specific regulations. Our team ensures that AI systems and technologies meet ethical and safety standards while aligning with evolving legislative developments.

Data Privacy and Protection: Ensuring compliance with data protection laws, including GDPR, particularly in AI-driven solutions that involve personal data processing and automated decision-making. Our services include managing cross-border data transfers, building privacy-compliant AI systems, and mitigating risks related to data breaches and security vulnerabilities.

Intellectual Property (IP): Offering comprehensive IP services to protect AI innovations, including patents, copyrights and trademarksfor algorithms, datasets, and AI-generated content. Our team provides strategic counsel to secure, manage, and enforce IP rights for AI technologies, ensuring clients’ innovations are legally protected in a rapidly evolving field. In addition, we defend the rights of creators and businesses whose intellectual property may be used or impacted by AI systems. Whether addressing unauthorised use of copyrighted material by AI or ensuring fair use and proper licensing, we offer robust legal strategies to safeguard creators' rights. Our services cover licensing, enforcement, and handling disputes at the intersection of AI and IP law.

Ethical and Responsible AI: Assisting clients in developing frameworks for ethical AI use, addressing risk assessments, bias mitigation, and algorithmic transparency. We advise on aligning AI strategies with societal expectations, legal requirements, and industry best practices.

AI in Contracts & Liability: Drafting and negotiating contracts related to AI services, including licensing, partnership, and procurement agreements. Additionally, we address potential liability issues in AI systems, providing legal advice on product liability, negligence, and risks associated with autonomous and intelligent systems.

Our team works with diverse clients, from technology companies and startups to investment funds and multinational corporations, helping them incorporate AI into their operations or invest in AI-driven innovations.