Rafi Azim-Khan has joined Crowell & Moring to lead the firm’s digital law practice in Europe.

Rafi Azim-Khan

Rafi Azim-Khan

Azim-Khan will advise clients on cybersecurity, data privacy, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, e-commerce and advertising and marketing matters. 

He previously led Pillsbury’s European privacy and marketing law practices and was co-head of the firm’s global privacy & cybersecurity practice. He has worked with Silicon Valley and international clients launching new platforms, products and technology.

Azim-Khan's client roster has included GM, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Motorola, British Bankers’ Association, Coca-Cola, Cadbury Schweppes, Shell, Virgin, British Airways, and Starbucks.

Jeffrey Poston, co-chair of Crowell’s privacy and cybersecurity group, commented: 'Rafi is a global powerhouse who brings notable experience in the AI, privacy and cybersecurity spaces, as well as in advertising, IP protection and e-commerce. He immediately adds breadth and experience to our group at a time of increasing regulation of our clients in Europe as well as the United States.'

Robert Weekes, managing partner of the firm’s London office, added: 'I am delighted to welcome Rafi to our ever-growing London team. Rafi’s appointment continues our approach of recruiting excellent partners that can work seamlessly for our clients across all of our geographies. Rafi’s arrival further enhances London’s global connections, particularly with the West Coast of the U.S. and with our excellent teams in Brussels and Doha.'

 

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