07 May 2026
DWF appoints Chris Air as partner in Manchester commercial team
"DWF hires Chris Air as partner in its Manchester commercial team. He joins from DAC Beachcroft to work on commercial, technology and data protection matters, including IT procurement and AI regulatory issues."
Chris joins DWF from DAC Beachcroft. He brings extensive experience advising and supporting clients on a broad range of technology and data protection matters. He has particular expertise in supporting businesses with the procurement and delivery of IT solutions and significant experience advising on data protection matters across a range of sectors. Chris also advises on the legal and regulatory implications of deploying artificial intelligence in businesses.
His appointment further strengthens DWF’s commercial practice and supports the continued growth of the team across key sectors and markets.