Artificial intelligence

We can help ensure you comply with AI regulation wherever you do business. We have particular expertise advising on the EU AI Act and on the UK National AI Strategy, but also have experience advising on emerging AI regulation in the US and China. In all these regions we have specialists with in-depth legal knowledge concerning AI.

Is it clear who owns the content that generative AI platforms create for you, or your customers? Do copyright, patent and trademark infringement apply to AI creations? Before your business can embrace the benefits of generative AI, you need to understand the potential risks and how to protect yourself. 

Our experts understand the legal challenges that come with AI content and related IP ownership as well as the intricacies of training generative AI tools.

AI tools are reshaping industries. But one thing that will never change – needing to protect your users' data. We can help you preserve privacy rights whilst unleashing the benefits of AI. We have experience helping companies create privacy-related documentation for the use of AI, data transfer agreements, and data privacy strategies, and advise on all data protection issues which may arise in relation to AI.

The AI sector is considered to be one of the fastest growing in the global economy. It's creating numerous innovative start-ups, which – especially at the beginning of their life cycle – are dependent on external financing. 

At Taylor Wessing, we accompany both investors and AI start-ups in their financing rounds and also advise on mergers and acquisitions within the sector.  

Today's global financial system would be unimaginable without the use of technology, with online banking and fintech integral to everyday life. But the financial services sector is also highly regulated, and introducing AI technologies must be done carefully.

We can advise you on all areas of compliance and risk management concerning AI in financial services, including the use of chatbots in customer service or securities trading and collective portfolio management based on AI software.

The AI revolution doesn't stop at employment. There are a wide variety of AI tools that can be used to simplify and manage HR systems and processes. But their use can also introduce risk if they're not used carefully, with cases of discrimination against applicants based on age, gender or ethnicity reported.

We can advise you on which current international AI regulations apply to HR systems and explain which legal requirements your company has to fulfil to ensure you're operating on safe ground.

AI is being used in the life sciences and healthcare sector to develop more accurate and efficient medical treatments, identifying patterns and analysing information faster than human practitioners are capable of doing alone. But in such a highly regulated sector, a balance must be found between the reasonable use of AI and the protection of patients' privacy.

We offer our clients comprehensive advice on the current legislative initiatives affecting life sciences and healthcare, and specialise in advising on the handling of personal data.

AI software liability is one of the hot topics in current legislative processes around the world, with fierce debate on what party is liable to what extent for the damage caused by an AI product.

We can help you clarify liability issues in relation to your AI products, and will represent you in and out of court against consumer claims or mass actions.