Name
Alex Shandro
Job Title
Partner, Global Head of AI Advisory
Company
A&O Shearman
Speaker Bio
Alex is widely recognised for his depth of expertise and leadership in the field of AI. His expertise spans the full spectrum of intellectual property, data, cyber, contracting, and regulatory risks arising from the development and deployment of AI, as well as the many forms of contract by which businesses access and build AI. The breadth of his AI practice combined with the depth of his understanding of AI technologies and the AI commercial and regulatory landscape means that he is highly sought after by clients. He is a trusted adviser on AI to some of the world’s largest companies, institutions and governments. His work includes innovative AI governance solutions for frontier AI use cases and the novel contract terms driving sector-wide transformation (from AI drug discovery to agentic commerce).
Alex's practice also extends to IP and data-rich transactions more widely (across all sectors), including licensing, partnerships, service agreements and collaborations. He also leads on the technology, IP and data aspects of M&A and growth capital investments.
Alex's practice also extends to IP and data-rich transactions more widely (across all sectors), including licensing, partnerships, service agreements and collaborations. He also leads on the technology, IP and data aspects of M&A and growth capital investments.