Kelsey Farish

Kelsey Farish is a leading UK lawyer working at the intersection of law, culture, and emerging technology. She advises on a wide range of contracts and negotiations, as well as publicity law and intellectual property more generally - but her specialism is on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the rights of individuals in creative and public life.
In 2019, Kelsey published one of the first peer-reviewed papers in the world to explore the legal implications of deepfakes and voice cloning for performers. Today, she is an internationally recognised advocate for those whose voices, appearances, and creative works are shared and reshaped across an ecosystem transformed not only by generative AI, but also by social media, streaming platforms, and extended reality.
Her clients include actors, producers, literary agents, cultural institutions, government agencies and technology providers across the UK and Europe. For these clients, Kelsey has negotiated high-stakes licensing and likeness agreements, shaped policy guidance on AI and consent, and drafted commercially nuanced frameworks and contractual suites. She also works closely with industry bodies, delivers training for creatives working in film and television, and speaks regularly at events such as SXSW and the Locarno Film Festival. In addition to her legal practice, she regularly publishes legal commentary and contributes to legislative discussions in Westminster, Brussels and beyond.
She is particularly known for translating legal complexity into practical clarity, and for her focus on the emotional and reputational stakes behind digital transformation.