Rafi Azim-Khan
Overview
The leader of Crowell’s Digital Law practice in Europe, “Hall of Fame” (Legal 500) ranked Rafi Azim-Khan is the go-to advisor on AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, e-commerce, comparative advertising, marketing, and intellectual property for a broad spectrum of clients across the world, from ambitious startups to multinational companies with household names. A member of Crowell’s Privacy and Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property, and Advertising and Brand Protection practices, Rafi has over 20 years of experience counseling U.S., UK, EU, and other global clients on issues related to cutting-edge digital technology and the launch and marketing of new products. Rafi is also chair of the Ad Law Group.
Career & Education
- University of London, Queen Mary College, LL.B., (honors)
- College of Law, London
- England and Wales
- Ireland
- California (Registered Foreign Legal Consultant)
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Advertising Law Group (Chair)
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E-Commerce Law Group
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International Bar Association
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Law Society
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British American Business (Chair, Law Forum)
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Rafi is a true expert and has tremendous experience in data privacy, IP and marketing law, as well as doing business internationally
— Deputy General Counsel, Global IP & Regulatory, Starbucks
Rafi's Insights
Client Alert | 8 min read | 05.19.25
Earlier this month the National Cyber Security Centre (“NCSC”) hosted CYBERUK, the UK government’s flagship cybersecurity event. On 7 May the NCSC launched their report “Impact of AI on cyber threat from now to 2027” (“Report”), whilst the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) published a new voluntary Software Security Code of Practice, (“Code”). Cybersecurity and AI are under the spotlight in the UK. Eyes are also on the recently unveiled US/UK trade agreement and the possibility of a further transatlantic tech-focused agreement to cement prior Technology and Data Partnership discussions to create a US/UK “digital bridge.”
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.18.25
California’s New AI Bill To Require Copyright Disclosure of Training Data
Recognition
- The Legal 500 Hall of Fame: Technology, Media & Telecoms, 2010-2024
- The Legal 500: UK Leading Individual, Data Protection & Cybersecurity, 2015-2024
- The Legal 500 UK: Leading Individual, Brand Management, 2014 – 2020
- The Legal 500 UK: Commercial Contracts, 2020
- Who’s Who Legal: Global Directory, Data, 2017-2024
- Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, Advertising & Marketing Law, 2009 – 2024
- Chambers UK: Media & Entertainment, Advertising and Marketing, 1994 – 2024
- Chambers UK: Data Protection & Information Law, 2018 – 2024
- Super Lawyers: Computers & IT Law, 2013, 2014
- Chambers Global: E-Commerce, 2002, 2003
- Legal Experts: Brand Management, 1998 – 2020
- PLC Which Lawyer?, TMT: Technology, UK, 2009 – 2012
- Insiders Guides, Digital Dozen leaders ranking: E-Commerce & Data Protection, 1999, 2000
Rafi's Insights
Client Alert | 8 min read | 05.19.25
Earlier this month the National Cyber Security Centre (“NCSC”) hosted CYBERUK, the UK government’s flagship cybersecurity event. On 7 May the NCSC launched their report “Impact of AI on cyber threat from now to 2027” (“Report”), whilst the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) published a new voluntary Software Security Code of Practice, (“Code”). Cybersecurity and AI are under the spotlight in the UK. Eyes are also on the recently unveiled US/UK trade agreement and the possibility of a further transatlantic tech-focused agreement to cement prior Technology and Data Partnership discussions to create a US/UK “digital bridge.”
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.18.25
California’s New AI Bill To Require Copyright Disclosure of Training Data
Insights
Practices
Industries
Rafi's Insights
Client Alert | 8 min read | 05.19.25
Earlier this month the National Cyber Security Centre (“NCSC”) hosted CYBERUK, the UK government’s flagship cybersecurity event. On 7 May the NCSC launched their report “Impact of AI on cyber threat from now to 2027” (“Report”), whilst the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) published a new voluntary Software Security Code of Practice, (“Code”). Cybersecurity and AI are under the spotlight in the UK. Eyes are also on the recently unveiled US/UK trade agreement and the possibility of a further transatlantic tech-focused agreement to cement prior Technology and Data Partnership discussions to create a US/UK “digital bridge.”
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.18.25
California’s New AI Bill To Require Copyright Disclosure of Training Data
