William Dunning

Solicitor, Simmons & Simmons

William is a managing associate in the firm’s Disputes & Investigations group in London. He routinely advises major corporations on disputes across a range of sectors and on global AI regulatory compliance affairs.

William is an expert in AI law and regulation and is ranked by Legal 500 as a Leading Associate for Artificial Intelligence, as well as being listed as a key lawyer for Commercial Litigation: Premium. William has written extensively on legal issues relating to AI, including contributing chapters to leading AI law books. He also speaks regularly on AI law at industry events and educational institutions.

William is also a member of the firm’s Cross-Border Arbitration Group and has experience advising and representing clients in arbitration under the LCIA, ICC, HKIAC and UNCITRAL rules, as well as in various arbitration-related court applications. He is a member of the LCIA and a qualified Solicitor Advocate (Higher Rights Civil).

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Artificial intelligence—explainability

Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers explainability in the context of artificial intelligence (AI), explaining what it is, why it is important, and the legal framework and regulatory guidance around explainability. It also offers an overview of practical techniques for achieving explainability in the development, implementation and use of AI.

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