Clifford Chance LLP‘s active AI practice spans transactional, commercial, and policy-focused mandates. Clients benefit significantly from the group’s deep regulatory understanding of the EU AI Act, the Digital Services Act, and the UK AI White Paper, placing it at the forefront of AI governance, compliance, and risk mitigation for both developers and end users. Advising financial investors is a key area of focus, with the team assisting on policy formulation, strategic M&A, and portfolio management. Team head Jonathan Kewley’s broad practice covers AI, cybersecurity, data, and digital innovation. Zayed Al Jamil and Don McCombie are key names for complex commercial transactions and high-stakes IP disputes, respectively.

Simmons & Simmons is widely recognised as a leading adviser in the AI space, with a strong track record across complex regulatory, governance, transactional, and contentious mandates. Areas of particular strength include AI regulation, especially in relation to the EU AI Act, AI governance, transactional support and licensing, and disputes, including regulatory investigations and litigation. Team head Minesh Tanna’s strong market standing is reflected in his work advising the UK Government and other high-profile clients on the full spectrum of AI legal, regulatory, and governance matters. A Solicitor Advocate, William Dunning is a key name for contentious AI regulatory mandates.

Baker McKenzie continues to consolidate its position as a standout global force in AI legal advisory work, offering cross-practice expertise that spans multiple sectors and jurisdictions. The group’s broad capabilities cover IP, data, and technology, and it is able to leverage the firm’s extensive global network to provide coordinated, strategic advice to clients. AI governance has become a particular area of focus, alongside product compliance and contentious mandates.  Ben Allgrove, Vinod Bange, and Sue McLean are all leading figures within the practice and have been instrumental to its growth and continued success.

With over 15 years of experience across the full lifecycle of AI development and deployment, Bristows LLP continues to advise on governance structures and responses to AI-related issues across multiple sectors. The group is a trusted adviser to several major AI developers, offering insight into legal risks surrounding generative AI, large language models, and machine learning systems. Co-head Mark Watts brings deep experience in global compliance programmes and product counselling for AI companies, while fellow co-lead Vik Khurana regularly advises both developers and end users on high-stakes projects and governance mandates.

Wiggin LLP continues to advise prominent AI developers and global adopters on complex AI transactions, governance, and compliance mandates. The team has been notably active in relation to copyright infringement claims involving generative AI training datasets and ‘digital resurrection’ projects. Clients from the gaming, music, and media sectors benefit from the firm’s strong commercial and regulatory expertise. Practice head Mark Deem, a solicitor-advocate, specialises in the technology sector and brings a deep understanding of AI-related issues. Rachel Alexander plays a central role in the team’s ongoing IP and online enforcement work.

 

On the regulatory side, Dentons continues to advise on AI governance frameworks under the EU AI Act and similar regimes. On the transactional front, the firm combines strong procurement and project expertise with a deep understanding of investment transactions, particularly on behalf of private equity and venture capital clients. Co-chair Simon Elliott’s recent highlights include supporting government institutions, global brands, and tech companies with AI contracting and governance. Fellow co-chair Antonis Patrikios is well regarded for his expertise in data, privacy, and cybersecurity mandates.

Lewis Silkin is distinguished by its ability to advise across the entire lifecycle of an AI product, from procurement through to governance and deployment in the workplace. Leveraging the firm’s wider media and advertising expertise, the group has established itself as a key name in relation to ‘digital resurrection’ AI products and other complex IP matters. Bryony Long combines expertise in data privacy, AI, and commercial law. Alexander Milner-Smith is well positioned to advise at the intersection of data and employment law. Tarun Tawakley, who co-leads the firm’s technology sector group, is known for his strong understanding of AI in the workplace.

Following its recent merger with Taylor Vinters, Mishcon de Reya LLP continues to go from strength to strength in the AI legal market. From software launches to venture capital fundraising and disputes, the firm assists with every aspect of AI development and commercialisation. Media and IP, defence and deep tech, fintech, and contentious mandates are all regular facets of this specialised team. Team head Ashley Williams specialises in non-contentious technology and data protection matters, advising both start-ups and multinational corporations. Anne Rose is well acquainted with the legal challenges impacting emerging technologies.

CMS advises across the full AI lifecycle, from product development and investment to commercialisation and compliance. Jointly led by Matthew Bennett and Anthony Waller, the team acts for governments, regulators, hyper-scalers, industry leaders and startups, offering a fully integrated AI legal service. It is particularly noted for supporting major content owners and corporates in deploying AI strategies and tools. Rachel Free is a recognised authority on AI, computer-implemented inventions and patents.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s strong AI practice consists of specialist data protection, cybersecurity, IP, disputes, and commercial lawyers who can assist across the entire lifecycle of an AI project or company. Its robust client base includes major software developers and multinational corporations deploying AI in complex regulatory environments. Recent highlights include AI procurement, complex contracting frameworks, and supporting clients with global AI policy rollouts. Simon Lightman acts as co-chair in London and specialises in technology transactions, including the procurement and licensing of AI systems.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher offers comprehensive advice across AI litigation, regulatory engagement, commercialisation, and strategic advisory work. On the disputes side, the team has experience handling AI-related class actions and regulatory decisions. From a transactional perspective, the firm advises on sophisticated AI investments, licensing transactions, and commercial partnerships. Team head Robert Spano brings unique authority to the practice, drawing on his previous experience as President of the European Court of Human Rights in novel matters involving AI regulation and digital rights.

Taylor Wessing LLP combines IP, commercial, data, and regulatory expertise to deliver full-service advice on AI law. The team regularly advises developers on complex copyright, liability, and compliance issues arising from generative AI and the evolving EU AI Act. Co-chair Adam Rendle brings deep expertise in copyright, advertising, and media law, while Xuyang Zhu operates at the intersection of media and technology, with strong credentials in emerging tech regulation.

Fieldfisher, led by Simon Briskman, offers a broad AI legal service covering governance, regulatory compliance, IP disputes, and corporate transactions. A standout mandate is its representation of Getty Images in its high-profile claim against Stability AI concerning copyright, database rights, and passing off. Chris Eastham is widely respected for his AI expertise, while Leonie Power is a key contact for data protection matters.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s AI practice demonstrates particular strength in regulatory compliance, with notable expertise in the EU AI Act and global AI governance frameworks. The team has recently advised on Copilot deployments, data licensing arrangements, and enterprise-wide governance strategies for AI adoption. Practice head Marcus Evans is a key figure for matters involving fairness and automated decision-making under data protection laws, and plays a central role in shaping clients’ AI policy development.

Squire Patton Boggs offers a strong AI practice that integrates legal, regulatory, and policy expertise across the full spectrum of AI adoption and governance. The firm advises a diverse client base, from AI start-ups to multinational manufacturers on data governance, product commercialisation, VC financings, and M&A transactions. Global AI group lead David Naylor brings deep expertise across technology, data, IP, and privacy law, anchoring the practice’s cross-sector appeal.