Alex Kirkhope

Alex Kirkhope is a partner at Shoosmiths and co-leads the firm's cross-practice AI team. He is a highly experienced technology, outsourcing and AI lawyer with more than 20 years' experience advising organisations on complex technology procurements, digital transformation programmes, strategic outsourcing arrangements and emerging technology projects. Alex has led the development of Shoosmiths' AI practice and AI Comply, the firm's AI governance and compliance offering, and works with organisations across a broad range of sectors to develop practical, operational approaches to AI governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. Alex is recognised as a leading advisor on AI governance, procurement and contracting matters. He has advised on the deployment and governance of enterprise AI solutions, the procurement of AI-enabled technologies, the development of AI policies and governance frameworks, and the design and implementation of responsible AI programmes. He regularly supports