Services

Our team works across the world to advise a broad range of clients on what to do with data: from policy design to regulatory compliance, data management to private litigation and enforcement.

Our client base consists of international organisations, governments, companies, charities, universities, think tanks, and individuals. Our commercial practice is balanced with giving those less-resourced a voice.

Our teams

AWO is a law firm authorised in England & Wales. We provide a full range of advice on data rights and privacy law, and bring legal actions for clients to enforce and advance data rights.

We offer original research and advisory services on emerging technology issues and algorithm governance, drawing from our expertise in public policy, data protection and compliance, and applied ethics.

We navigate complex legal, technical and organisational frameworks, making compliance meaningful to the organisations we support and workable for the activities they engage in.

AWO is a law firm authorised in England & Wales. We provide a full range of advice on data rights and privacy law, and bring legal actions for clients to enforce and advance data rights.

We offer original research and advisory services on emerging technology issues and algorithm governance, drawing from our expertise in public policy, data protection and compliance, and applied ethics.

We navigate complex legal, technical and organisational frameworks, making compliance meaningful to the organisations we support and workable for the activities they engage in.

Services

What our clients say about us

  • “Thank you on behalf of the Trustees of GamFam for your support […] AWO has been amazing and was extremely helpful and made the process so much easier for us all at GamFam and we are delighted to have such comprehensive policies in place.”

    Steve Watts

    GamFam
  • AWO’s analysis gave us a clear view of the distinction between legal protection from AI harms on paper and in practice. This was vital in helping us formulate our response to the UK Government’s position at a crucial point in the debate on AI regulation.

    Matt Davies, Public Policy Lead

    Ada Lovelace Institute
  • “AWO’s invaluable support was pivotal in developing our strategy. Not only is their deep expertise in EU regulatory matters unparalleled, but their dedication to upholding the promise of tech for good truly sets them apart. Being among the first law firms to focus on digital policy showcases their visionary approach. AWO’s insights and guidance were instrumental in our decision-making process, ensuring that our objectives were always aligned with the broader societal benefit. Their unwavering integrity positions them as esteemed leaders in the industry.”

    Wafa Ben-Hassine

    Omidyar Network
  • “We were very pleased with AWO’s work on this project, turning around a model complaint in a tight time frame and in the midst of a number of developments in this area. As well as their analysis we appreciated the team’s ability to take on board our feedback in the drafting process.”

    Frederico Oliveira da Silva, Head of Digital Rights

    BEUC
  • “AWO’s legal team have been an important partner for Big Brother Watch in our work across facial recognition technology, online surveillance and more. We rely on their advice on where legal options – whether public law challenges, civil claims, or regulatory complaints – can be used to further campaign goals.”

    Silkie Carlo

    Big Brother Watch
  • “AWO’s expertise in the GDPR and practical experience litigating data rights challenges was invaluable in our work creating a tool for union representatives on how to use data rights to respond to the use of new technology in the workplace.”

    Christina J. Colclough

    Why Not Lab
  • “AWO have been an important partner for us in helping platform workers access the data collected about them at work. Their experience in challenging data controllers and bringing regulatory challenges has helped us achieve real results in our casework.”

  • “As the global community is formalising data sharing principles for health data in emergencies, AWO provided the guidance and support needed to build a sustainable and long term focussed solution that protects individuals today and in the future”

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