The Firm of Choice for AI Innovators
Vinson & Elkins’ Artificial Intelligence practice works at the intersection of law and business, guiding clients through the many challenges of AI innovation and positioning clients to seize the opportunities in this fast-evolving domain.
Drawing on deep knowledge and experience, our seasoned lawyers advise across the full spectrum of AI development and deployment. We are the firm of choice for innovators seeking not just legal advice, but strategic, forward-thinking counsel in building, powering, scaling, and defending the next generation of artificial intelligence.
Where We Excel
Data Centers: Development and Financing. Acquiring and developing land for AI data center construction, converting existing properties into data centers, structuring and negotiating complex transactions involving data center assets, and securing project finance.
Data Centers: Power, Operations, and Compliance. Structuring and negotiating power purchase agreements for AI data centers, developing solutions to provide reliable and cost-effective power supply, securing environmental permits, navigating regulatory compliance at the state and federal levels, and handling transmission and distribution issues, including interconnection with regional grids.
Transactions and Agreements. Providing strategic counsel on AI-related M&A, venture capital, growth equity, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and bespoke financing arrangements, licensing deals, SaaS subscriptions, and data-sharing arrangements.
Intellectual Property. Guiding clients on how best to protect, commercialize, and enforce their AI-related IP. This work includes conducting thorough due diligence, crafting and negotiate sound IP agreements, and developing robust data governance frameworks.
Governance and Risk Management. Designing and implementing thoughtful AI governance policies, ethical use frameworks, and compliance programs. This work includes helping clients mitigate the risks of inaccuracies, biases, confidentiality and data privacy concerns, and other challenges in AI systems, and incorporating the impact of AI into both voluntary and required disclosures.
Disputes and Litigation. Handling high-stakes AI-related disputes, including cases involving antitrust and unfair competition, algorithmic pricing, and data privacy. Our complex commercial litigation also advises clients involved in government investigations, bid protests, regulatory proceedings, and more.
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With a global network of offices and strong local relationships, Vinson & Elkins delivers seamless, around-the-clock service. Chambers, Legal 500, and other leading directories recognize our lawyers for excellence in technology, energy, and infrastructure law.
Learn more below about our deep experience advising on artificial intelligence matters.