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  Alexander Kennedy

Alexander Kennedy

Knowledge Director – CE Tech Group

Knowledge Director – CE Tech Group
Alexander Kennedy

Alexander Kennedy is Clifford Chance's Tech Knowledge Director for Continental Europe.

Alexander has substantial experience accompanying clients on major tech projects, the launch of novel solutions and tech regulation, including in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), online platforms, digital services, data access and use, connectivity, mobility, transport and space. This includes advising, across sectors, on the developing tech regulatory landscape, organisations' strategy and governance, feasibility studies and compliance programmes, contracting and cooperation arrangements, liability questions in relation to AI and new technologies, ethical considerations, AI as applied to specific sectors, etc.

Alexander works closely with the Firm's teams across Europe and around the world to ensure the Firm remains at the forefront of tech regulation and related developments and help constantly strengthen and adapt the Firm's tech know-how and capabilities. Alexander provides his expertise on strategic tech projects and matters. Where needed, he can combine his tech expertise with the extensive contractual know-how he has developed working on major commercial, industrial and tech projects and contracts since joining the Firm in 2005. Alexander regularly publishes thought leadership pieces, resources and targeted materials and provides training on hot tech topics.

Alexander is a member of Clifford Chance's Global Tech Group, as well as of its Aerospace & Defence and Consumer Goods & Retail sector groups.

  • Advising across sectors on the developing tech regulatory landscape, including for instance as regards organisations' strategy and governance, policy orientations, compliance and readiness programmes, risk management frameworks, the interplay of rules, etc.
  • Advising on the assessment, feasibility and launch of novel products and solutions in different fields and in different industries including the Aerospace & Defence, Tech, Automotive and Consumer Goods & Retail sectors.
  • Advising on major tech, commercial and industrial projects and related contracts, including e.g. in the Aerospace & Defence, Tech, Automotive, Financial Services and Consumer Goods & Retail sectors.

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Career and qualifications

  • University of Paris X – Nanterre, France (Licence de Droit) 2002
  • University of Essex, England (LLB in English and French law) 2003
  • University of Paris X – Nanterre, France (Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies – Droit des Affaires) 2004
  • Centre Régional de Formation Professionnelle des Avocats des Barreaux de la Cour d'Appel de Versailles (Certificat d'Aptitude à la Profession d'Avocat – French Bar exam) 2005
  • Joined Clifford Chance Paris 2005
  • Admitted as an avocat in France 2007

Awards and citations

  • "Alexander Kennedy – finesse of mind, expertise and probity."
    Legal500 EMEA 2024, Aviation – France
  • "Alexander Kennedy is noteworthy for the quality of his contractual analysis and his recommendations."
    Legal500 EMEA 2023, IT & The Internet - France