We are recognized as knowledge leaders in AI, with deep experience in areas such as generative AI, addressing deepfakes and synthetic media, data provenance and licensing, privacy and security, explainability, safety testing, information sharing, liability, and bias mitigation.
AI is cross-cutting; our teams integrate technologists with top practitioners in intellectual property (IP), privacy and cybersecurity, employment, product liability, consumer protection, competition, and commercial contracting.
We track and shape the evolving global regulatory landscape, advising policy teams and industry bodies on the design and implementation of key frameworks, including the EU AI Act and related national measures, as well as emerging regimes in the UK, the United States, and across APAC.
From first pilots to enterprise scale deployment, we guide clients through governance and compliance by design – model life cycle controls, third party and opensource risk, vendor and cloud arrangements, incident response, and assurance – so they can safely enhance their products and services, improve productivity, and unlock innovation.
Our advice is high quality, sector specific, and grounded in practical execution across multiple jurisdictions. We combine a unified global strategy with deep local insight, empowering clients to harness AI confidently and responsibly.
As early adopters of cutting-edge legal AI tools in our own practice, our lawyers work with AI every day. We understand how these systems behave in the real world and translate that insight into clear, practical counsel on AI-related legal challenges.
We provide tailored assistance to organizations developing, using, deploying, or implementing AI:
Product counseling: For companies and developers creating or integrating AI technologies into their products and services, we provide advice on legal and regulatory compliance, ethical considerations, copyright and other IP rights, data privacy and security, risk management, and strategic planning. We help companies mitigate potential risks and ensure their AI products are legally, ethically, and responsibly implemented.
AI road maps: We develop and implement AI road maps and plans that guide organizations through all legal aspects of these technologies, from planning and preliminary development to launch.
Legal and regulatory compliance: We provide regulatory guidance on data privacy, IP, cybersecurity, AI-specific laws (including the EU AI Act), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) laws, and other relevant regulations.
Global corporate governance: We assist organizations in determining their legal requirements regarding governance (e.g., AI literacy, AI officer) across the globe, and assist with implementing a structure that fits into their organization.
Datasets licensing: We help clients develop datasets as a product offering to support companies building large language models and business models around them.
Copyright: Our copyright team has specific experience in future-facing areas of copyright law, including AI, text and data mining, conflict of law rules applicable to online copyright, the protectability of synthetic content, and the application of copyright treaties.
IP protection: We protect AI-related inventions, algorithms, and trade secrets. We assist with in- and out-licensing structures for training material and with licensing and protection of the output of generative AI solutions.
AI policies and AI in the workplace: We work with clients to prepare policies that support innovation and manage the risks associated with AI technologies, including addressing issues raised by large language models (confidentiality, privacy, accountability, biases, and the recurring issue of AI hallucinations).
Training and education: We offer training programs and workshops to educate organizations and their staff on legal topics connected to AI. For example, we conduct seminars on AI regulations, data protection, IP, and other related topics.
Contract drafting and negotiation: We draft and negotiate clauses and contracts related to AI, such as development agreements, data sharing agreements, and licensing agreements.
Data governance and privacy: We help establish data governance frameworks for AI projects, including data collection, storage, and use. We assist with data regulations governing protection, security, data sharing, and AI laws. We set up new protection strategies, especially regarding the use of data for machine learning.
Ethical and bias considerations: We advise on implementing appropriate AI practices and ethical guidelines. We assess risks associated with biased or discriminatory AI systems, and advise on employee AI policies, employment agreement language, and AI guidelines for developers.
Litigation, e-discovery, and dispute resolution: We represent clients in AI-related litigation, including IP disputes, privacy breaches, and contractual disagreements. We advise on compliant use of AI in litigation and e-discovery.
Mergers & acquisitions and private equity: We provide the full spectrum of legal advice and services to clients that sell, buy, or invest in AI-driven companies.
Employment and labor law: AI is entering the workplace both as a tool for employers (e.g., hiring algorithms or productivity monitoring) and as a factor in workforce transformation (e.g., by automating tasks). We are not only closely watching these developments but also guiding our clients to comply with upcoming employment and labor law issues.
Industry focuses
We provide leading-edge counsel and craft innovative solutions to the specific challenges confronting our clients investing in or operating AI across numerous sectors, including:
- Energy and natural resources
- Entertainment and media
- Financial services
- Health care
- Life sciences
- Transportation
Global AI contacts
As AI regulation accelerates across the world, clients need advisors who understand both the global landscape and the specific requirements of each jurisdiction. Our global AI practice brings together leading authorities from key regions, combining deep local regulatory insight with international coordination.
