Linklaters LLP advises its well-established client base of leading technology, automotive, and media sectors on cybersecurity on the full scope of cyber and privacy issues. The firm’s capabilities span incident response, regulatory guidance, global compliance, and data-driven transactions. The practice is spearheaded by Ieuan Jolly in New York, with longstanding experience providing expertise in global security breaches, including phishing, ransomware, and spyware, as well as negotiating global data transactions. Caitlin Potratz Metcalf in Washington DC is geared to support complex data and cyber incidents, litigation, and investigations involving ransomware, supply chain, and social engineering. New York-based Kris Ekdahl is noted for handling privacy compliance, breach response, and negotiating complex data transactions, with a depth of experience in the CCPA, COPPA, and VCDPA.
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- Widespread industry experience rather than concentrated in financial services, insurance, or tech, etc. Can easily translate between a fast-paced and often discordant legal landscape and practical realities.
- Ieuan Jolly is a true SME and keeps calm through all the chaos of this emerging tech space.
- Ieuan Jolly is a legal visionary who consistently anticipates emerging trends and regulatory changes in data privacy, cyber, and AI. He has a unique ability to translate these insights into actionable strategies that position our organization at the forefront of legal compliance and innovation. Beyond providing impeccable legal advice, Ieuan acts as a strategic advisor, offering insights into business opportunities and potential risks. This holistic approach makes him an indispensable partner in our decision-making process. His understanding of AI, emerging technologies, and the value of data makes him a powerhouse in the digital landscape. He is a masterful negotiator who has redefined the value of digital content in the age of artificial intelligence, creating win-win scenarios for both publishers and tech giants. Ieuan has developed a team of the highest quality lawyers, with standout performers like Kris Ekdahl who supports Ieuan on our highest value technology transactions and Caitlin Metcalf who leads on complex cyber matters. It's a deep team full of high performers and no one else I'd trust with our most sensitive matters.
- Ieuan Jolly's Data, Cyber & AI practice is the "A Team" - the only team we would trust with our most sensitive, high-profile matters. The uniqueness of the practice's team in the data privacy, AI, and cyber sectors is underscored by their diverse backgrounds and specialized expertise, which collectively enhance their ability to address complex legal challenges. The team comprises professionals with varied academic and professional backgrounds, including law, technology, cybersecurity, and data science. This multidisciplinary approach enables them to tackle legal issues from multiple perspectives, ensuring comprehensive solutions that are both legally sound and technically robust. The practice emphasizes ongoing education in emerging technologies and legal frameworks related to AI and cybersecurity. Team members regularly participate in workshops and training sessions for clients, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry trends and can provide cutting-edge advice. Compared to other firms, this practice is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and client-centricity. Their willingness to adapt to emerging technologies and legal landscapes ensures that they remain ahead of the curve. They lead the way in AI, having done the most pioneering AI transactions in the digital media landscape, and under Ieuan Jolly's leadership, their team has more insight into data, cyber, and digital assets than any other practice.
Key clients
- Microsoft
- Volkswagen
- Clear Channel
- Viking River Cruises
- Tripadvisor
- Brookfield
- SMBC
- Corebridge Financial
- Samsung
- Vitesco
- Sibanye Stillwater
- Wynn Las Vegas Hotels & Resorts
Work highlights
Advised multiple leading publishers on data and digital content licensing with Big Tech AI developers building LLMs, including OpenAI, Google, Amazon, Apple, Mistral, Perplexity.
Advised on a 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.
Advising Corebridge Financial in connection with the MOVEit ransomware attack, impacting thousands of organizations and almost 100 million individuals.
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Practice head
Ieuan Jolly
Other key lawyers
Caitlin Potratz Metcalf; Kris Ekdahl