Known for its strength in regulatory advisory and operational implementation, Simmons & Simmons advises on complex AI compliance, governance and commercial mandates across multiple sectors. Practice head Minesh Tanna leads the group, advising on EU AI Act requirements, including risk categorisation, prohibited practices, and governance structures, as well as the interplay between product safety and data protection. The team demonstrates a strong focus on enterprise-wide implementation, supporting global clients with AI literacy training and governance frameworks tailored to business operations. William Dunning contributes expertise in regulatory classification and enforcement strategy, including the defence of claims brought under the EU AI Act. Andrew Joint strengthens the commercial offering, advising on large-scale AI procurement and contractual governance frameworks, including global supply chain and template contracting structures.
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Key clients
- Virgin Media 02
- BT Group
Work highlights
Advised BT Group plc on their template contract terms for the procurement and sale of AI based services.
Advised VM02 on their agreements with various AI providers and drafting their template AI use terms and conditions
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Practice head
Minesh Tanna
Other key lawyers
Andrew Joint; William Dunning