Michael Sinclair
Knowledge Director, Campaigns
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
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Biography
Dr Michael Sinclair is a technology lawyer based in London. He is the Knowledge Director for Campaigns and is also Head of Knowledge, IT/IP.
Michael focuses on emerging and disruptive techologies, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technology, Smart Contracts, the Internet of Things, FinTech and Quantum Computing.
He has a PhD in law from the University of Cambridge, where he taught law (Gonville & Caius College and Trinity Hall), and has held a full-time lecturing post in law at Edinburgh University. Michael returned to legal practice and became a partner and head of the London Technology, Media and Telecommunications department of another leading law firm. He has published numerous articles on a range of disruptive technologies and has co-authored a number of textbooks on outsourcing and technology.
Professional experience
Collapse all- Barrister and Solicitor, qualified in New Zealand
- Solicitor, qualified in England & Wales
Knowledge
UK: Impact of Brexit on technology and innovation
Publication | January 15, 2021
Global FinTech survey report | Key findings
Publication | July 16, 2020
Australia: Cryptocurrencies are property capable of being held on trust, New Zealand High Court holds
Publication | May 05, 2020
Singapore court’s cryptocurrency decision
Publication | September 18, 2019