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.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are very engaging and commercial in their focus.'
‘Anne Rose and Taylor Billington have been very quick to grasp the complexities of our business and offer practical and appropriate guidance.’
‘The team has a strong knowledge of what does & doesn't work in the AI context, which is especially impressive in a field that is developing as quickly as the AI landscape.'
‘The lawyers I worked with were well-informed on market standards, and were responsive and on the ball when it came to handling changes or edits I sent their way.'
‘The team are clearly very deeply embedded within the AI and deep tech sectors. Given this between them, they see and work with others who are innovating at the edge of technical capability.'
‘Geoff Dragon has extensive experience working across both VC's, startup and enterprise technology firms.'
Key clients
- Obrizum Group Limited
- Wayve Technologies Limited
- mParticle Inc.
- Xiatech
- Versed AI Limited
- Cusp AI Limited
- Qureight Limited
- Skyral Defence Limited
- iManage LLC
- Freedom Solutions Group LLC
Work highlights
Advised AI startup Wayve on its $1.05 billion Series C investment.
Provide comprehensive legal services to Xiatech, a business transformation service provider.
Acted for Cusp AI on their $30m fundraising.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ashley Williams
Other key lawyers
James Boyle; Nina O'Sullivan; Claire Green; Simon Leaf; Gareth Dickson; Chris Keen; Anne Rose; Tom Murray; Hugo Christie; Raj Shah