AI

Artificial intelligence is developing at a rapid rate. A recent explosion in innovation has meant AI has become more popular and powerful. Purposeful businesses both developing or deploying AI are considering both the benefits and risks that this brings.

We help clients to understand the ever-changing legal requirements and landscape surrounding AI and ethical AI. We have briefed MPs and Peers and advised on, and drafted amendments to, the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill to strengthen individuals’ rights in relation to AI technologies.

Members of our team have recently advised a public body on the risks associated with deploying AI in a research project. We have also advised on a number of AI projects including the use of facial recognition technology in schools, deploying facial recognition technology to identify and register members of a profession, and on a high-profile case relating to the unlawful use of automated decision-making in an employment context.

How we can help

Whether you’re a business or charity currently developing an AI solution, or looking to integrate an existing AI product within your business, we can help you to address the risks, opportunities, and legal and regulatory obligations you need to be aware of. We will provide pragmatic, tailored and strategic advice, from commercial contracts and employment to data privacy and dispute resolution. We will also provide any relevant ethical considerations, to review the impact AI will have on your employees, the environment and the wider community.

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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 22 September

Our weekly roundup of news and updates from across the sector. To help you navigate this week’s content, the links below will take you straight to content by topic. Charity Commission The Charity Commission has updated its charity accounts guidance to reflect the introduction of SORP 2026 and changes to accounting thresholds which come into …
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When AI becomes a management tool: what are the employment law implications?

AI is fast becoming embedded in day-to-day people management. Employers are experimenting with algorithmic tools to shortlist candidates, score interviews, allocate shifts, forecast demand, monitor productivity, flag performance issues, support redundancy exercises and even trigger investigations and dismissal processes. Whilst in recent years, the adoption and integration of AI has been concentrated in large tech …
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People and Workplace round-up | 17 September

Welcome to our 5-minute round-up of people and workplace updates, hand-picked to help HR teams. Catch up on: EAT clarifies material factor defence in equal pay dispute: market-driven warehouse pay can be justified HR teams should take note of fresh guidance from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) on how to frame and evidence market-related pay …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 8 September

Our weekly roundup of news and updates from across the sector. To help you navigate this week’s content, the links below will take you straight to content by topic. Charity Commission Charity Commission CEO David Holdsworth has written a guest blog for New Philanthropy Capital about impact reporting for charities. The blog looks at how …
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Using AI may risk waiving confidentiality and legal privilege: Lessons from English case law

Earlier this year, the Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber published its judgment on the use of AI and potential waiver of confidentiality and legal privilege. UK v Secretary of State for the Home Department (AI hallucinations; supervision; Hamid) [2026] UKUT 81 (IAC) concerned two joined cases that involved the use of AI by legal professionals …
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