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Find out more about our barristers and business support teams here.
AI experts for today, and for the future.
Nobody knows what the future will bring but you’re in safe hands with our AI team. With a wealth of knowledge underpinning excellent advice and advocacy in emerging legal matters, we have extensive experience acting for the government, police forces, businesses and regulators on highly significant technology cases.
The full impact of AI on our world, from healthcare, to the job market, public sector decision-making and the productivity of many industries is still unknown, but we do know that alongside the benefits and opportunities, there are risks that must be carefully managed.
The regulation and legislation around AI remains ‘light touch’ in the UK, but will no doubt adapt as the technology itself and its applications do.
Our team appears in courts and tribunals of all levels in some of the highest-profile cases involving AI. We deliver leading, cutting-edge advice daily on this complex and constantly evolving industry. This has included working with South Wales Police in the first legal challenge in the world on the use by law enforcement agencies of automatic facial recognition technology or AFR.
Our AI and technology experts provide practical, expert advice on all scenarios, from time-sensitive crisis management through to complex and high-value litigation. We recognise the sensitivities around AI, and the need to handle these matters with the highest levels of discretion and integrity.
Our specialists also regularly advise and provide training in this area. Many members of our AI team can accept instructions directly from companies or members of the public via Direct Access.
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Civil claims concerning misuse of private information
Breaches of confidentiality
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Regulation of Investigatory Powers
Challenges to decisions by public authorities or the ICO
Disclosure of Information
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