Alex Guard

I'm an associate in Bird & Bird's International Privacy and Data Protection Group, based in the Dublin office.

My background, combining financial services experience with advanced study in AI Ethics, means I bring a distinctive perspective when advising domestic and international clients on privacy, data protection, and technology-related issues.

Prior to joining Bird & Bird, I trained as a solicitor in the London office of a leading European investment bank, where I gained valuable insight into how financial institutions navigate complex regulatory environments and manage data protection compliance at scale. During my training contract, I qualified as a solicitor and completed a part-time master's degree in AI Ethics at the University of Cambridge.

Given my unique background, I am particularly interested in how organisations can harness innovative technologies whilst maintaining robust privacy protections and regulatory compliance. I am focused on staying at the forefront of developments in AI and complex regulatory frameworks.