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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Offices

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
200 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10166
NEW YORK
United States
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Mr Aaron Simpson

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212.309.1126 asimpson@huntonak.com View profile

Work Department

Privacy and Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Incidents, European Data Protection and Privacy, Records Management, Corporate, Crisis Management, FinTech, Information Technology, Sustainability and Corporate Clean Power

Position

Partner

Career

For 20 years, Aaron has advised clients on a broad range of complex privacy and cybersecurity matters, including during his time as the managing partner of HuntonAK’s London office. As a leader on the firm’s privacy team, Aaron’s work includes advising clients across the globe on high-profile corporate transactions, large-scale cybersecurity incidents, compliance with existing and emerging regulatory requirements in the U.S., UK, EU, and Asia, and negotiating complex data-driven agreements. Aaron regularly represents clients in private equity (their portfolio companies), financial services, technology, retail, consumer packaged goods, and life sciences. He is well-known for his unique transatlantic and commercial perspective on privacy and cybersecurity matters. On account of his diligence and focus on the needs of his clients, Aaron has been named a BTI “Client Service All‐Star”. Outside of his client work, Aaron is a sought-after media resource on privacy issues and has been quoted in such publications as TIME Magazine, The Times (London), Bloomberg, Businessweek Magazine, Law360, LegalTech, Corporate Secretary, and DataGuidance. Aaron regularly speaks before industry groups, legal organizations, government agencies and universities at conferences, seminars, roundtables and webinars. He has written and co-authored numerous articles, book chapters and handbooks on privacy and cybersecurity issues.

Memberships

Admitted to the New York State Bar and the England and Wales (Registered Foreign Lawyer) Bar

Education

  • JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 2002
  • BA, The University of Texas, High Honors, 1997

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection)

(Leading lawyers)

Aaron Simpson – Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Building global privacy compliance programs for private equity firms and advising on the data security implications of investment strategies forms an important part of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP‘s privacy and cybersecurity practice. Global head Lisa Sotto assists clients on compliance with the CCPA and CPRA as well as other US state privacy laws. Sotto also leads the New York team on aiding clients in their response to data security incidents and subsequent investigations commenced by the FTC. Aaron Simpson is the go-to advisor for private equity and finance firms for regulatory compliance. The firm also leverages the experience of Washington DC-based Phyllis Marcus when advising gaming and tech companies on data security matters. Brittany Bacon is another name to note, working alongside Sotto on several matters. The firm has expanded its portfolio of security work for numerous energy, utility and critical infrastructure clients. Associate Danielle Dobrusin and counsels Michael La Marca, Adam Solomon and Jenna Rode are all key supports on matters, demonstrating the depth of expertise in the practice. All named lawyers are based in New York unless otherwise stated.

London > Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP acts for clients from a range of industries, including tech, life sciences, and retail, on compliance projects, data sharing risk assessments, and cybersecurity incident response, in addition to handling the data aspects of corporate transactions. Sarah Pearce leads the London team and has a broad practice covering global privacy risk management and compliance issues, while Aaron Simpson splits his time between New York and London and handles cross-border data transfer matters. Bojana Bellamy manages the firm’s information policy think tank and is another key name. ‘Diligent‘ associate Ashley Webber advises clients on UK and EU data protection law, including cross-border data transfers and privacy policies. Senior consultant Rosemary Jay, an extensively experienced data protection expert, is also recommended.

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