Irwin Mitchell

Commercial Law

Partner

As a partner in the Commercial team, my practice sits at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence (AI), commercial contracting and data protection. This allows me to advise on both the contractual and regulatory aspects of digital transformation projects.

I help organisations deploy technology, use data and adopt AI with confidence, advising on the commercial, regulatory, and operational risks that arise throughout the lifecycle of digital transformation projects.

I work with clients across a broad range of sectors, such as:

• The public sector

• Education

• Manufacturing

• Technology

• Retail

• Consumer-facing businesses

• Property

• Sport.

I advise on a wide range of commercial, data, AI and technology matters, including:

• Commercial contracts and strategic business agreements

• Technology, SaaS, software licensing and digital services contracts

• AI and emerging technology projects

• Data protection and privacy compliance programmes including leading and coordinating multi-jurisdictional compliance projects across Europe and 22 countries worldwide

• Data sharing arrangements (both intra-group and external)

• Privacy notices and governance frameworks

• Data protection assessments including DPIAs and legitimate interests assessments

• Data export and international transfer compliance

• Data protection compliant marketing advice across a number of sectors from high street retailers to well-known charities.

I regularly assist organisations in responding to data breaches, regulatory investigations and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) complaints, as well as complex data subject access requests. I have supported a number of organisations through significant ICO investigations, resulting in a reduction of the proposed fines.

I am also experienced in advising on the legal, regulatory and contractual issues arising from the use of artificial intelligence. As AI-related provisions increasingly become a standard feature of technology contracts, I support clients through AI due diligence exercises, procurement projects and contract negotiations, helping them identify, assess and manage legal and commercial risk.

My experience spans both buy-side and supplier-side technology transactions, enabling me to provide balanced, commercially focused advice.

Clients value my ability to combine technical legal expertise with practical commercial advice. Whether supporting strategic technology projects, AI deployment, data protection compliance programmes or contentious issues such as ICO investigations, I focus on delivering pragmatic solutions that help organisations achieve their objectives while managing legal and reputational risk.

Licensing Executives Society; Society for Computers and Law.

University of Cambridge (BA Hons 2(1)); College of Law, Chester (Law Society Finals with commendation).