Eliot Cohen is a lawyer with expertise supporting global clients on complex advisory and commercial transactional matters, focusing on AI, data protection and privacy, digital rights, and cybersecurity issues.
Eliot advises on AI governance, data ethics, and compliance with emerging local and global digital and technology regulations. A specialist in strategic AI policy, Eliot has been seconded to one of the world's largest technology companies
Eliot is often engaged as a lecturer in AI and technology regulation, and has led workshops at the London School of Economics, UCL, City University Law School, and the techUK Digital Ethics Summit.
Eliot maintains a strong pro bono practice, supporting NGOs and charities on matters spanning data protection, commercial contracts and digital rights
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- Africa's AI future – governance, strategy, and essential business considerations
The African Union has published a Continental Strategy on AI, promoting an inclusive approach to AI development in Africa.
24 October 2024
- Clifford Chance and African Counsel and Government Counsel Forum on AI in Africa
AI in Africa – Perspectives on AI opportunity, law and transformative policy. Highlights video with Clifford Chance Partner Jennifer Chimanga, Partner Daniel Mutisya, Senior Associate Kikun Alo, Associate Eliot Cohen, and Senior Associate Herbert Swaniker.
3 June 2024
News and client work
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, London
- +442070062966
- Email me
- Speaks English
Career & qualifications
- University of Cambridge (BA) 2016
- University of Cambridge (MPhil) 2017
- Joined Clifford Chance 2020
- Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2022
Professional bodies
- Member of techUK
Awards and citations
- Ranked as a Key Lawyer
Legal 500 UK 2024 - Artificial Intelligence, Band 1