Ann-Maree Blake#13978

Ann-Maree Blake

Legal Director, Quastels LLP
Ann-Maree is a commercial and data protection solicitor in the corporate/commercial team at Quastels LLP advising a diverse range of clients with a particular focus on luxury brands in the health, beauty and fashion sectors as well as technology businesses.
 
She has extensive experience in commercial and technology law, specialising in high-value, bespoke contracts and complex commercial advisory work. Her expertise spans e-commerce, branding and technology related agreements, helping clients navigate sophisticated transactions, strategic partnerships and cross-border initiatives and the use and exploitation of technology and intellectual property. 
 
Ann-Maree has a strong interest in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) particularly in e-commerce, including applications in logistics, supply chain optimisation and algorithmic decision making. She advises clients on the legal implications of AI deployment, helping them leverage innovative technologies while managing legal risks.
 
She combines a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks with deep commercial insight, helping clients to achieve their commercial aims while navigating legal and compliance challenges.

Contributed to

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation—e-commerce
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation—e-commerce
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies in the e-commerce sector in the UK and the key legal issues that arise from their use. It looks at how AI and automation are used by businesses in the e-commerce sector both from a business to business (B2B) perspective and also from a business to consumer (B2C) perspective.

Digitalisation in the supply chain
Digitalisation in the supply chain
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the key digital technologies which are used in supply chains, what these technologies can be used for, the benefits of digitalisation for different stakeholders and the risks (both commercial and legal) that need to be managed.

Key supply chain issues for manufacturers
Key supply chain issues for manufacturers
Practice Notes

This Practice Note provides an overview of the key supply chain issues for manufacturers. It highlights the principal legal, commercial and contractual issues that arise in the context of a manufacturing supply chain. It is intended as a starting point which will give the reader a solid understanding of these issues, with more detailed content linked to for further reading.The focus of this Practice Note is on the laws of England and Wales, although brief commentary on EU laws is included where relevant. For further information on EU specific issues, see Practice Note: Key supply chain issues for manufacturers—EU..For further general guidance on supply chain issues, see Practice Notes:•Supply chain fundamentals•Supply chain sustainability—key themes•Supply chain sustainability—UK•Digitalisation in the supply chainThis Practice Note addresses:•what a typical manufacturing supply chain looks like and the key stakeholders involved•key legal issues in a manufacturing supply chain•key commercial issues in a manufacturing supply chain•key contractual issues and drafting considerationsWhat

Practice Area

Panels

  • Consulting Editorial Board
  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 2003

Membership

  • Law Society of England and Wales

Qualifications

  • LLB (1994)
  • Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (2003)
  • Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (GDPR) PC.dp (2021)

Education

  • University of Otago, New Zealand (1990-1994)

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