Regulatory & Advisory

​Navigating the complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape governing AI, from South Africa’s evolving regulatory framework to international standards.​​​​​​​​

AI-Specific Advisory & Compliance

Strategic counsel on AI-specific laws and regulations, including South Africa’s draft National AI Policy Framework, the implications of existing regulatory instruments on AI deployment and use (including POPIA, FAIS, Copyright Act and the Companies Act), the EU AI Act, and OECD AI Principles. We help organisations understand their obligations, assess compliance gaps, and develop actionable strategies to meet regulatory expectations across jurisdictions.

Sector & Industry Regulations

Advisory on sector-specific regulatory requirements for AI deployment across financial services (Prudential Authority, FSCA), healthcare, mining, telecommunications, and other regulated industries. This includes guidance on algorithmic trading, AI-driven credit decisioning, clinical AI systems, and automated resource management.

General Regulatory Guidance

Proactive engagement with regulators and policymakers on the development of AI-related rules and standards. We support clients in preparing regulatory submissions, participating in public consultation processes, and anticipating regulatory trends that may affect their AI strategies.

Johannesburg +27 (0) 11 530 5000
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Cape Town +27 (0) 21 431 7000
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