Maziar Jamnejad is an Associate in the London office of Gibson Dunn. He is a specialist in contentious and regulatory technology law, advising the big technology companies on EU frameworks such as the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, and conducting related investigations and class action defence.
He regularly advises on artificial intelligence related matters, and is recognised by Legal 500 as a ‘key lawyer’ for artificial intelligence law. Maziar also has a particular expertise in cybersecurity/infosec. He has led a number of significant recent security engagements and is National Cyber Security Centre accredited in Cyber Incident Planning and Response.
Maziar brings a uniquely practical perspective to his technology practice. He has held a number of positions as a technologist, including product roles at AI startups and scrum mastering software development teams. He holds certifications in a range of technologies from organisations like Microsoft, Google and IBM.
In addition to his technology focus, Maziar is a recognized specialist in financial crime. He has led investigations for financial institutions into market manipulation, systems and controls, and asset management, and has advised clients on financial sanctions, export controls, and market abuse. He has represented clients before regulatory authorities such as the SFO, CMA, FCA, and OFSI. He regularly advises clients on contentious competition law, including leading investigations into information exchange, cartels, and hub-and-spoke arrangements.
Maziar is an expert in legal innovation and the application of technology - particularly AI - to complex contentious and transactional matters. He has held leadership roles in legal innovation at major law firms, including serving as Global Head of Legal Innovation at a magic circle firm, and as Senior Legal Counsel for Innovation at HSBC. He has designed and delivered modernization programs for legal departments, developed technology-enabled methodologies for regulatory compliance, and led teams in the adoption and implementation of advanced legal technologies.
Capabilities
- Litigation
- Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice
- Antitrust and Competition
- Artificial Intelligence
- Class Actions
- Crisis Management
- Financial Institutions
- Fintech and Digital Assets
- Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation
- Tech and Innovation
- Transnational Litigation
- White Collar Defense and Investigations
Credentials
Education:
- University of Cambridge - 2006 Master of Laws (LL.M.)
- University of Oxford - 2005 Master of Arts
Admissions:
- England & Wales - Solicitor