The legal challenges associated with this powerful technology are complex, with specific new laws and regulatory models coming into force that complement existing laws already applicable to AI.
Whether you are an AI developer, a company considering using AI, or one already using AI technology, our multi-disciplinary team of industry specialist lawyers can support you with all your legal requirements and advise you on the complex and rapidly evolving issues you may need to consider.
Our Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Services
We can provide support in the following areas:
AI Regulation and Ethics
We provide guidance on regulations and AI policies and impact assessments to ensure compliance with existing and upcoming legal and regulatory frameworks. Our goal is to promote the safe and ethical adoption of AI technologies while mitigating the risk of discrimination, and to help clients understand and comply with emerging AI regulations.
Contract – Terms and Conditions
Our specialist commercial lawyers can provide model contracts for the use and exploitation of AI and assist in negotiating contracts for both suppliers and customers of AI-based services, as well as advising on contracts for the procurement of processing power and technology infrastructure for hosting and processing AI workloads.
Intellectual Property Commercialization and Protection
Our services include advising on the licensing of copyrighted works relating to the training of AI models, the IP implications of the training and use of AI for content generation (including in relation to the survival of rights), and assistance with potential infringement of copyright and other IP rights by AI providers and deployers.
Corporate (including investment and M&A)
We advise funds and investors investing in AI-based businesses, as well as sellers of AI consulting and AI technology businesses. As most businesses also adopt AI, it is becoming an increasingly important feature in any M&A or investment deal.
Consumer Law
We can provide assistance and advice on what information should be provided to consumers, their rights and remedies if consumers are affected by AI-based decisions.
Data Protection
We provide advice on data protection aspects of AI development and deployment, including advice on AI explainability, data protection impact assessments and data subject rights.
Conflict
Resolving AI-related disputes requires specialist legal advice from experts who can navigate the unique and dynamic environment in which AI technologies operate. We advise on all AI-related disputes, including, in particular, intellectual property concerns, copyright infringement claims and regulatory disputes. Our team regularly advises on cross-border disputes and has expertise in both domestic court and arbitration proceedings relating to AI content and systems.
employment
We provide expert advice on the potential benefits and risks of using AI in an employment context, including implementing appropriate policies and procedures and avoiding or managing risks and claims that may affect your organisation's compliance with employment law regulations.
AI Law Business Guide
The firm recently published its AI Business Guide, which is intended to help both in-house counsel and senior management better understand AI and some of the key legal issues related to it. The guide includes contributions from practice area experts across the firm, providing insight into the legal implications of AI and how the rapid development of different types and sectors of AI creates additional complex issues that need to be considered.
