Clifford Chance
Herbert Swaniker advises on a wide range of advisory and transactional matters in the TMT sector, particularly on issues concerning emerging technologies, data protection and privacy, cyber security, fintech, AI policy, investigations, joint ventures/M&A, financial stability, and commercial law.
Herbert has a focus on AI and data ethics, with current research interests in online harms, algorithmic bias, and age appropriate design. Herbert advises on the creation of AI/data governance and ethics frameworks for global organisations. He also regularly engages with industry, policy and regulatory bodies on new data and AI regulation.
He is a Member of the EU AI Alliance, the European Commission's forum for AI development and policy discussions, and techUK. He has also published work on cross-border investigations in Cyber Security Practitioner.
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, London
- +442070066215
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- Practice area TechDigital, Intellectual property, M&A corporate
Career and qualifications
- College of St. Hild & St. Bede, Durham University (BA, Philosophy) 2012
Professional bodies
- Member of the European Commission's European AI Alliance
- Member of techUK
Awards and citations
- Herbert Swaniker is a rising star. Loved by clients, he combines great intelligence with equal affability.
Legal 500 UK 2024 - Data Protection, Privacy And Cybersecurity – Tier 2
Chambers & Partners 2024 – ranked in Associates to Watch - Herbert Swaniker advises on data-related advisory and transactional matters with a focus on emerging tech including AI, fintech, and data ethics.
Legal 500 UK 2024 - Data Protection, Privacy And Cybersecurity – Tier 2 - He is a rising star who operates well beyond his level of experience. Clients love working with him.
Chambers UK 2022 - Notable practitioners/Associates to watch