Skip to main content

Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance
Herbert Swaniker

Herbert Swaniker

Partner

Partner
Herbert Swaniker

Herbert Swaniker advises on artificial intelligence, technology, data, privacy, and cyber advisory and transactional matters. He has international expertise on technology regulation and policy matters. 

Herbert supports global organisations to create AI and data oversight frameworks to drive innovation.  He also provides strategic and programmatic advice to companies on technology law relating to emerging technologies, crisis management, and strategic technology transactions. He is a leader in the firm's Africa Group and is active on pan-African AI/technology initiatives. He regularly engages with industry leaders, policymakers and regulatory bodies, which is reflected in his contributions to industry debates, policy forums and citations by international media (including the BBC, CNBC, City A.M., and The Telegraph).

Herbert is a trustee and board/council member of the international policy institute, Chatham House.  He is also a member of the firm's AI leadership group.

Tech Group

The world is being disrupted by tech. Technology today is all-pervasive, impacting every area of business in every industry sector, globally.

Contact details

Career and qualifications

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

Professional bodies

  • Trustee and Board/Council Member at Chatham House, The Royal Institute of International Affairs
  • Member of techUK

Awards and citations

  • "Herbert Swaniker is a rising star in the field."
    Legal 500 2025 – Key Lawyer - Band 1: Artificial Intelligence
  • "Herbert Swaniker is incredibly knowledgeable and very user-friendly"
    Legal 500 2025 – Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity 
  • "Herbert Swaniker stands out on the advisory front"
    Legal 500 2025 – Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity
  • "He has particular experience advising on cybersecurity breaches, ICO consultations and investigations."
    Chambers and Partners 2025 – Data Protection & Information Law
  • Legal 500 2025 – Key Lawyer – Band 1: Artificial Intelligence - Key Lawyer
  • Legal 500 2025 – Key Lawyer – Band 2: Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity 
  • 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