Led by Vik Khurana, the team at Bristows demonstrates a strong focus on AI regulatory, IP and commercial mandates, particularly within data-driven and life sciences contexts. The practice advises on EU AI Act classification, high-risk system designation, and regulatory compliance, as well as strategic data licensing and model training arrangements. Hannah Crowther contributes expertise in copyright disputes and pan-European data protection issues, with the broader team retaining proficiency in GPAI regimes, trade secrets programmes and AI product design. Additional mandates include regulatory investigations, IP risk audits and licensing negotiations, with recurring work spanning AI model development, deployment strategies and the protection of proprietary data and content across multiple jurisdictions.
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Testimonials
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- Vik Khuruna - outstanding!
- Extremely strong technically. Very commercial. Very pragmatic.
- The team does a good job of marketing its capabilities and puts out a lot of thought leadership. They give a good impression of working at the coalface of interesting work in this space.
- Vik Khurana is responsive and happy to work out tricky problems in a clear, decisive way.
- The team, led by the sensational Anna Cook, continues to be genuinely interested in the topics we cover. The enthusiasm for going above and beyond to not just offer high-quality legal support but to take the time to deeply understand our sector and contextualize information to make it specific to our hyper-focused needs is a real standout.
- The team continues to be sensational. They have managed to consistently stay ahead of the curve in terms of skills and have offered us support on a wide range of international, European, and UK-focused topics across AI, data access, and commercial relationships.
Key clients
- Google DeepMind
- Tesco
- Smith & Nephew
- Associated Newspapers
- OVO Energy
- Wild Bioscience
- Mosaic
- Kraft Heinz
- Blackboard Inc.
- Google DeepMind
- Tesco
Work highlights
Advised Google DeepMind on major AI initiatives across genomics, education, mental health, climate and UK Government engagement.
Supported Associated Newspapers on AI initiatives, including reviewing supplier contracts for AI technologies and advising on major tech and AI partnerships.
Assisted Tesco on their AI strategy, support cuttingedge model access and collaboration structures, and advise on AI governance and EU AI Act readiness, with work generating tens of millions of pounds in value.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Vik Khurana
Other key lawyers
Hannah Crowther