Oliver Yaros > Mayer Brown International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Mayer Brown International LLP
201 BISHOPSGATE
LONDON
EC2M 3AF
England
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Position

Oliver Yaros is a partner in the Intellectual Property & IT Group as well as the Technology & IP Transactions and Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practices of the London office of Mayer Brown. He advises clients on technology and outsourcing transactions with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, fintech and digital transformation projects, as well as clients operating within a broad range of sectors on data protection matters and cybersecurity incidents, intellectual property transactions and related issues. Oliver is also co-leader of the firm’s Global Cyber Incident Response team. Oliver has a broad-based practice that includes experience advising on different types of technology and outsourcing transactions; on AI, data protection and cybersecurity matters; and on intellectual property matters and issues. Oliver joined Mayer Brown in 2004. He is the Chairman of the Digital Economy Committee of the UK International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional in Europe (CIPP/E) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms

Mayer Brown International LLP advises technology-based businesses in relation to funding, M&A, capital raising and their services contracts. The practice is particularly experienced in the FMCG arena, in addition to handling insurtech matters. Mark Prinsley spearheads the IP offering and co-leads the team alongside Andrew Stewart, who focuses on business process sourcing transactions. Other co-head Richard Page routinely works on corporate finance matters and acquisitions, while Oliver Yaros represents pension funds and manufacturers.

London > Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity

Mayer Brown International LLP‘s cybersecurity and data privacy team leverages the firm’s international capabilities to offer a strong cross-border practice. Led by Mark Prinsley, who handles data protection issues and GDPR compliance matters for clients in the financial services, pensions, and tech sectors, the team also includes the ‘exceptionally responsiveOliver Yaros, who advises on tech and outsourcing transactions as well as cybersecurity incident response.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech

Especially popular with financial institutions, Mayer Brown International LLP assists a wide variety of fintech clients with work related to outsourcing transactions, IP, open banking, and strategic investments. The team is also praised for its ‘excellent grasp of the emerging landscape in cryptocurrency regulation.’ Leadership duties are split between Mark Prinsley, whose fintech expertise extends to cross-border cybersecurity regulatory work, and Chris Chapman, who is equipped to advise on matters involving regulatory and law enforcement authorities. Oliver Yaros is well versed in protection matters and IP transactions. Musonda Kapotwe frequently leverages her banking and regulatory experience to guide fintech clients through transactions.