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Artificial Intelligence | Global

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The Artificial Intelligence industry is growing, and clients who use AI, create AIs or want to implement AI in their businesses will increasingly need to seek advice from specialist lawyers.

This year's listing is based on preliminary research conducted by the Chambers Specialist Guides team. Law firms with expertise in AI law are invited to send submissions to this category in the upcoming Chambers Global research cycle.

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  1. Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Baker McKenzie is a highly regarded international law firm, know for its extensive global reach and ability to effectively resource artificial intelligence related cross-border mandates. The law firm offers:

    • Expertise advising some of the largest technology companies, AI developers, leading corporations and start-ups.

    • Experience across a range of AI-related matters, including governance, IP, competition and AI transactions.

    • A vast international network with presence across regions, including the USA, Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

  2. Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Bird & Bird is an international law firm with broad experience across a range of artificial intelligence matters. The firm maintains a presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America. The law firm offers:

    • Market-leading strength in TMT and IP, including strong experience on AI-related data protection and copyright issues.

    • Expertise advising on the regulatory landscape of AI.

    • Assistance in the development of AI policies.

  3. Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Clifford Chance is an high-calibre law firm with a well-established presence across a number of regions. Through their extensive network across key markets, the firm can provide strong international support on artificial intelligence mandates. The law firm offers:

    • Regulatory, commercial and transactional expertise, including advice on the integration and implementation of AI, AI governance and AI legal frameworks.

    • Experience advising large technology companies, investment firms and banks on AI-related matters.

    • Thought leadership and in-house experience on the use of AI systems.

  4. Dentons
    Dentons
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Armed with one of the most expansive global networks and unparalleled global reach, Dentons can provide artificial intelligence support across jurisdictions. The law firm offers:

    • Multi-office teams to advise on global AI mandates.

    • Expertise in data privacy, IP and copyright matters.

    • Experience assisting on the development of AI strategies, responsible use policies and AI governance.

  5. DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    DLA Piper is a widely respected law firm, harbouring an enviable global reach. It is a law firm of choice for cross-border artificial intelligence matters, as the firm brings with it the ability to formulate cross-jurisdictional teams. The law firm offers:

    • Expertise on advising on and creating AI compliance policies.

    • Sector strength in life sciences, finance, consumer, and retail and transportation, specifically acting for large global corporations and global brands.

    • Thought leadership and experience advising on the ever-changing landscape of AI and law.

  6. Freshfields
    Freshfields
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Freshfields is a robust international law firm with strong presence across key markets, including in the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific, USA and the Middle East and Africa. On cross-border artificial intelligence mandates, the law firm can source experts from across the globe. The law firm offers:

    • Expertise on AI governance and compliance matters, as well as on AI tech and regulation.

    • Experience acting on AI-related disputes and regulatory investigations.

    • Strength advising technology clients and blue-chip companies on AI related transactions.

  7. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is a USA-headquartered law firm with strong expertise in the artificial intelligence space. The firm has a network of offices located across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific, providing clients with robust global assistance on artificial intelligence mandates. The law firm offers:

    • Strength in advising on AI regulatory investigations, as well as on AI-related litigation, disputes and class-actions.

    • Experience supporting a range of AI-focused transactions.

    • A strong client portfolio representing a range of large corporations across key sectors.

  8. Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Morrison Foerster is a USA-headquartered law firm with strong international capabilities through offices located across Asia and Europe. The firm is well versed in advising on a broad spectrum of AI mandates for a range of clients across sectors. The law firm offers:

    • Sector-based strength in technology, finance and healthcare.

    • Expertise advising on AI licensing, algorithms and tools.

    • Particularly strong capabilities in the AI litigation space, including on copyright, IP and data privacy issues.

  9. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison harbours strong artificial intelligence expertise, and through their extensive network across Asia, Europe, Canada and the US, the firm can competently advise on cross-border mandates. The law firm offers:

    • Strength in AI-related litigation and advising on compliance and governance matters.

    • Expertise on conducting risk, privacy and impact assessments of AI technology.

    • Sector-based experience in technology, insurance, pharma, banking and asset management.

  10. Simmons & Simmons LLP
    Simmons & Simmons LLP
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Simmons & Simmons boasts excellent artificial intelligence expertise in their AI group. With an established presence across Asia, the Middle East and Europe, the firm can adeptly advise on cross-border matters. The law firm offers:

    • A multi-disciplinary team including AI engineers and data scientists.

    • Extensive experience representing large technology corporations, banks and specialist AI companies.

    • Expertise across the spectrum of AI transactions, regulation, governance and disputes.

  11. King & Wood Mallesons
    Artificial Intelligence
    2026 | Spotlight