Francine Cunningham

Francine Cunningham

Regulatory & Public Affairs Director

As the senior public affairs manager, I lead our regulatory and public affairs practice in Brussels at a time of huge legislative challenges that will define the future of the digital economy. Working at the intersection of politics, bureaucracy and business reality, I advise our clients how to navigate complex EU decision-making processes to achieve specific industry goals.

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Member States reach a common position on data governance
3 min to read
18 October 2021
Member States reach a common position on data governance
A first initiative in the EU data strategy to capture the enormous potential of ‘Big Data’ appears to be nearing completion. On 1 October, EU Member States agreed on a common position with respect to...
European Parliament to vote on ground rules for moving industrial data
5 min to read
29 September 2021
European Parliament to vote on ground rules for moving industrial data
The start of inter-institutional negotiations on the proposed Data Governance Act are expected to be announced at the start of the European Parliament’s plenary session next week. This follows the adoption...
VIDEO - The High Risk of Regulating Artificial Intelligence: What does your company need to prepare for?
VIDEO – The High Risk of Regulating Artificial Intelligence: What does your company need to prepare for?
The European Commission recently unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI) proposal with the aim of setting a 'global gold standard' for rules in this cutting-edge sector. Bird & Bird’s International...
European Commission publishes landmark Artificial Intelligence regulatory package
1 min to read
21 April 2021
European Commission publishes landmark Artificial Intelligence regulatory package
In Brussels today, the European Commission unveiled a much-anticipated new rulebook on Artificial Intelligence. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) package, which comprises: a Proposal for a Regulation...
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