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Clifford Chance
Herbert Swaniker

Herbert Swaniker

Senior Associate

Senior Associate
Herbert Swaniker

Herbert Swaniker advises on a wide range of advisory and transactional matters in the TMT sector, particularly on issues concerning emerging technologies, data protection and privacy, cyber security, fintech, AI policy, investigations, joint ventures/M&A, financial stability, and commercial law.

Herbert has a focus on AI and data ethics, with current research interests in online harms, algorithmic bias, and age appropriate design. Herbert advises on the creation of AI/data governance and ethics frameworks for global organisations. He also regularly engages with industry, policy and regulatory bodies on new data and AI regulation.

He is a Member of the EU AI Alliance, the European Commission's forum for AI development and policy discussions, and techUK. He has also published work on cross-border investigations in Cyber Security Practitioner.

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Career and qualifications

  • College of St. Hild & St. Bede, Durham University (BA, Philosophy) 2012

Professional bodies

  • Member of the European Commission's European AI Alliance
  • Member of techUK

Awards and citations

  • Herbert Swaniker is a rising star. Loved by clients, he combines great intelligence with equal affability.
    Legal 500 UK 2024 - Data Protection, Privacy And Cybersecurity – Tier 2
    Chambers & Partners 2024 – ranked in Associates to Watch
  • Herbert Swaniker advises on data-related advisory and transactional matters with a focus on emerging tech including AI, fintech, and data ethics.
    Legal 500 UK 2024 - Data Protection, Privacy And Cybersecurity – Tier 2
  • He is a rising star who operates well beyond his level of experience. Clients love working with him.
    Chambers UK 2022 - Notable practitioners/Associates to watch