Carving out a niche at the intersection of civil liberties and AI, tech, data protection, and privacy, AWO is ‘the top choice for NGOs on novel tech and data cases that engage rights and liberties’, as well as international organisations, governments, and individuals seeking assistance with issues involving developing tech. Founding partner Ravi Naik’s ’reputation speaks for itself’ in pivotal legal debates concerning emerging digital tech and data, including mass collection of individuals’ data, facial recognition tech, and the development of smart cities.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team has a phenomenal track record in human rights and public law cases, especially where new and emerging technology is concerned, and is widely regarded as leaders in the legal sector. AWO is the top choice for NGOs on novel tech and data cases that engage rights and liberties.’
‘Ravi Naik’s reputation speaks for itself. He is recognised as a leader in the field on technology and the law, and is the best of the best solicitors to work with on bleeding edge tech and data issues. He is deeply thoughtful, extremely well-researched, ahead of the curve, and an innovative thinker, as well as a joy to work with.’
Key clients
- Ada Lovelace Institute
- Connected by Data
Work highlights
- Advised Big Brother Watch and related clients on challenges to facial recognition technologies.
- Assisted a range of clients including Johnny Ryan and Tanya O’Carroll with challenging Meta and Google on their surveillance practices.