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.
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Testimonials
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‘Pragmatic and in depth technical knowledge is a result of people on the team that are interested and passionate about new technology. They understand the products that advise on and the laws that apply to them.’
‘They are easy to get along with, have high levels of integrity and provide realistic legal advice.’
‘Bristows' team is extremely knowledgeable, practical and solutions oriented. ’
‘Business knowledge, adaptation to client's needs, clear communication.'
Key clients
- Google DeepMind
- AstraZeneca
- Currys
- OVO Energy
- GSK
- Nxera
Work highlights
Advising Google DeepMind on activities related to several Generative AI technologies, including the Nobel-prize winning AlphaFold AI model.
Negotiating a strategic partnership, on behalf of Currys plc, with Accenture and Microsoft for the design and implementation of a new AI chatbot and related AI tools.
Advising AstraZeneca on its Generative AI policies, procedures, contracts and tools that enable the company to leverage AI responsibly and safely across its business operations.
Practice head
Vik Khurana; Mark Watts
Other key lawyers
Claire Smith; Alex Denoon; Charlie Hawes