Linklaters LLP has a wide range of experience in international cyber and data law matters, advising on the implementation of compliance programs, incident response and governance work. The firm also specializes in the commercialization of data in an array of industries. It is highly knowledgeable in matters concerning emergent technologies, including AI, adtech, biometric and geolocation capabilities. Ieuan Jolly is the New York-based practice head, specializing in data commercialization. Caitlin Potratz Metcalf, in Washington DC, focuses on multi-jurisdictional privacy matters. In New-York, Kris Ekdahl is well-versed in state and federal privacy laws, while Ekta Oza advises on privacy regulatory compliance and cybersecurity incidents.
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Key clients
- Microsoft
- Volkswagen
- Clear Channel
- Viking River Cruises
- iHeart
- Media Inc.
- Brookfield
- SMBC
- Corebridge Financial
- Samsung
Work highlights
Represented multiple leading publishers on first of their kind data and digital content licensing with Big Tech AI developers building LLMs, including OpenAI, Google, Amazon, Apple, Mistral, Perplexity.
Advised on the most significant data-driven transaction in the auto sector, advising Volkswagen on a landmark joint venture with Rivian, guiding them through the legal and strategic aspects of integrating Rivian’s advanced AI and software-defined vehicle technology.
Advised Eaton on implementing a data governance and AI strategy to transform its power management solutions, addressing a range of cybersecurity, and data privacy issues associated with its expanding AI initiatives.
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Practice head
Ieuan Jolly
Other key lawyers
Kris Ekdahl; Caitlin Potratz Metcalf; Ekta Oza