Hogan Lovells International LLP is well-versed in representing online platforms in cases involving the Digital Services Act, Online Safety Act 2023, Irish Online Safety, and Media Regulation Act 2022. The team boasts experts in regulatory issues who have been advising AI developers and companies on potential upcoming challenges. The department also assists digital media clients with patent and trade mark litigation. For social media clients, the practice offers supports with data protection, trust and safety issues, age verification, and content moderation. Charles Brasted leads the team and is an expert litigator with experience handling disputes in heavily regulated sectors, such as technology and innovation. Eduardo Ustaran is a skilled data protection and privacy lawyer, while litigator Julia Marlow frequently assists clients with regulatory and public law challenges. Dan Whitehead is the go-to for developing AI governance programmes and regulatory investigations.
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Key clients
- Airbnb
- eBay
- LG
- Paramount
- Spotify
- Uber
- Sky
- Supponor
Work highlights
Represented Amazon in the firm’s first trade mark case in the House of Lords/Supreme Court for 30 years.
Advised Uber on its successful application to TfL for a licence to operate in London and a range of complex regulatory matters.
Assisted Airbnb with strategic policy advice in relation to the most significant policy issues affecting its UK business.
Practice head
Charles Brasted
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Ustaran; Julia Marlow; Dan Whitehead