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Perkins Coie expands its London team by appointing Arnav Joshi, a seasoned lawyer specialising in AI, data privacy, and cross-border tech regulation, signalling its ambition to lead in Europe’s evolving technology legal landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Perkins Coie, a prominent international law firm, has announced the appointment of Arnav Joshi as a partner in its London office, significantly enhancing its Corporate practice and Technology Transactions & Privacy Law (TTP) practice. Joshi brings over 12 years of specialised experience across digital regulation, artificial intelligence (AI), privacy, data protection, cyber security, and technology public policy. This strategic hire is intended to strengthen Perkins Coie\u2019s capacity to provide in-depth advice on complex UK and EU regulatory frameworks and cross-border technological challenges, meeting the increasing demands from clients immersed in AI-driven investments and technologies.<\/p>\n
The appointment is welcomed by Andrew Grant, firmwide chair of Perkins Coie\u2019s TTP practice, who highlighted Joshi\u2019s profound knowledge of UK and EU tech regulations and his track record advising leading global technology companies as instrumental to expanding the firm\u2019s London presence. Rebecca Engrav and Sumedha Ahuja, co-chairs of the firm\u2019s AI & Machine Learning Industry Group\u2014which is ranked by Chambers\u2014emphasised that Joshi\u2019s expertise will help provide clients with seamless, jurisdiction-spanning legal solutions essential for the evolving AI landscape. As global regulatory environments become more intertwined, the ability to coordinate cross-border legal strategies on AI matters is increasingly crucial.<\/p>\n
Before joining Perkins Coie, Joshi was a senior technology lawyer at Clifford Chance, where he led advisory roles on pivotal projects related to the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU AI Act, the Digital Markets Act, and the UK’s Online Safety Act. He is recognised by industry benchmarks including the Global Data Review 40 under 40 and has been listed as a Rising Star by both the GDR 2022 and IFLR1000 rankings. In 2023, Joshi provided expert evidence to the UK Parliament in its inquiry on AI regulation, underlining his role as a thought leader in the intersection of law and emerging technologies. His active memberships include membership of the OECD\u2019s Expert Group on AI, Data and Privacy, TechUK\u2019s Data Analytics and AI Leadership Committee, and the City of London Law Society\u2019s AI Committee, reinforcing his engagement in shaping tech governance and policy.<\/p>\n
Joshi expressed enthusiasm about his new role, noting that Perkins Coie\u2019s reputation for supporting cutting-edge technology firms globally aligns with his passion for future technologies. He emphasised his commitment to broadening the firm\u2019s tech expertise for European clients, offering pragmatic solutions to complex legal challenges encountered by established and emerging tech companies alike.<\/p>\n
This addition follows Perkins Coie\u2019s recent strategic expansion, including the launch of a Europe-focused corporate practice in 2024 and the hiring of regulatory and competition lawyer Miranda Cole. Through these initiatives, the firm continues to bolster its offering to US and European technology clients, positioning itself as a vital partner in navigating evolving legal landscapes within the tech ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Perkins Coie\u2019s commitment to innovation and regulatory expertise solidifies its standing as a key adviser to high-growth technology companies striving to manage complex legal and regulatory frameworks in a rapidly shifting environment.<\/p>\n