Shoosmiths LLP

Commercial/Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Alex is a partner in Shoosmiths' Technology and AI team, part of the firm's Commercial practice. He has over 20 years' experience advising public and private sector organisations on complex, high-value technology transactions, including the procurement and outsourcing of business-critical IT and AI systems, strategic digital transformation projects, software licensing and wider technology-based commercial arrangements.  

His work spans the retail, financial services, automotive, healthcare, technology and real estate sectors, and includes acting on some of the UK's largest IT procurements and transformation programmes.  

As co-head of Shoosmiths' AI Advisory practice, Alex advises organisations on the legal, regulatory, governance and contractual implications of developing, procuring and deploying artificial intelligence. He helps clients develop effective AI governance frameworks, navigate emerging regulatory requirements, and establish contractual and operational arrangements that manage risk while supporting innovation and commercial objectives. 

Alex led the design and launch of AI Comply, Shoosmiths' integrated AI governance and compliance offering, which combines legal and governance support with a technology platform for organisations developing or deploying AI systems. 

Alex is a regular commentator and speaker on technology and AI law. He engages with policymakers, legislators, industry groups and thought leaders in the UK and internationally and contributes to publications and industry initiatives addressing AI regulation, governance and responsible deployment. He is also a lead author of Shoosmiths' contribution to the UK chapter of the Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide on Artificial Intelligence. 

Alex trained and qualified at DLA Piper, where he spent 14 years. He joined Shoosmiths as a partner in May 2017

Law Society of England & Wales

University of Manchester, BA (Hons) History; College of Law, Guildford, PgDL and LPC