New Technologies and the Law

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Lexbridge has expertise in complex legal and policy issues relating to new and emerging technologies – including across the cyber and space domains, autonomous weapons systems and artificial intelligence. We advise governments, industry and international organisations on the interpretation and application of existing bodies of law including international human rights law, international humanitarian law, the law on the use of force, and international law regarding arms control and non-proliferation. Lexbridge is also actively involved in supporting dialogue in international fora in relation to the development of new normative frameworks – for example in United Nations discussions on autonomous weapons systems.

 

Using our firm's deep command of core areas of international law like state sovereignty, treaty interpretation and jurisdiction, the firm advises governments and public sector clients on the legal complexities of digital transformation. A key focus of our tech-related practice is on analysing the legal dimensions of artificial intelligence in military contexts, cybercrime and autonomous weapons systems. Lexbridge also supports governments to implement international obligations in domestic law and policy.

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Lexbridge engages actively with governments, international think tanks, non-government organisations and academia on thought leadership and analysis regarding new technologies and the law and is experienced in providing training and capacity-building to diverse audiences on these issues.