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Shilpen Savani Partner, gunnercooke llp
Shilpen Savani, gunnercooke llp
Q1 How can businesses in your jurisdiction adopt AI and automation responsibly, and what guidance are you offering to ensure regulatory compliance? Responsible AI adoption begins with understanding the UK’s regulatory approach. Unlike the European Union, which has implemented the AI Act, the UK has favoured a sector-specific and principles-based approach to AI regulation aimed at supporting innovation while managing risks. The rationale behind this is that AI technology evolves rapidly, making detailed laws quickly outdated, whereas sector-specific regulation allows for tailored controls and greater flexibility. In January 2025, the UK government unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, signalling a new vision for the nation’s technological future and setting out 50 strategies focused on infrastructure expansion, regulatory innovation, and economic
growth. This approach is closer to the US position than the risk-based framework adopted by the EU, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating recently that “Instead of over-regulating these new technologies, we’re seizing the opportunities they offer.” While this flexible approach is commendable given AI’s transformative
impact, it creates practical challenges for businesses seeking clear regulatory guidance. The Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill was reintroduced in the House of Lords in March 2025, and could represent a significant potential shift in the UK’s approach to AI governance. If enacted, the Bill would
Shilpen is a dispute resolution specialist with a 20-year+ track record of achieving successful outcomes in complex commercial disputes and contentious corporate matters. He is known as a deft negotiator and trouble-shooter, advising on many contentious and sensitive business challenges for clients in a range of business sectors including media, technology, real estate, fashion and luxury brands, as well as financial and professional services. Shilpen seeks to resolve complex disputes persuasively, pragmatically and strategically to reach the best commercial outcome fast. This includes strong representation in court, at arbitration or, where appropriate, through mediation as an extremely effective alternative means of resolving disputes. Shilpen is also known for his employment law expertise and advises employers, employees and others in workplace matters and actions in both the Employment Tribunal and High Court. He is a member of IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms, where he is Employment Law Member for England. Shilpen is a committed advocate and driver for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and a pro bono supporter and Advisory Board member of Creative Equals.
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