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Artificial Intelligence

USA - Nationwide

1 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Privacy & Data Security: Privacy

USA - Nationwide

2 Years Ranked

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Provided by Ieuan Jolly

USA

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Ieuan is one of the data and tech industry’s foremost legal experts and has been globally recognized as a leader in his field.

In the U.S., The National Law Journal recognized him as one of the nation's “Regulatory & Compliance Trailblazers.”

In Europe, he was inducted into The Legal 500’s Hall of Fame as a “Leading Technology & Data Protection Lawyer.”

The Financial Times has recognized his innovation in the field of Artificial Intelligence, describing him as a legal visionary who crafted a blueprint for AI content licensing.

He has been singled out in Chambers Global as a leading attorney in the area of privacy and data security law.

His extensive data privacy experience was highlighted by Crain's New York Business, which described Ieuan as “part of a small cadre of people shaping global privacy law.”

He has been selected as a "New York Metro Super Lawyer" in Technology Transactions by Thomson Reuters.

His extensive cybersecurity experience was recognized by Law Dragon’s List of Leading Global Cyber Lawyers.

Ieuan works at the intersection of data and technology for companies in high growth, innovation-driven markets and for traditional businesses embracing digital transformation, AI and automation. His data-focused practice has three key components: regulatory compliance, data-driven transactions and cybersecurity. His combined experience mastering the intricacies of global privacy compliance, counseling on cybersecurity breaches and guiding the data and technology aspects of corporate mergers, acquisitions and alliances, enables him to take a strategic commercial approach to providing a comprehensive set of data solutions. He is also regularly involved in corporate transactions assessing the valuation and vulnerabilities of data-rich companies in the context of capital market transactions, strategic investments and working with VCs, funds and private equity companies on growth and exit strategies.

Artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation

Ieuan has extensive experience advising clients on a range of issues relating to AI, machine learning and automation and guides companies across the entire breadth of regulatory issues and transactional opportunities arising from the rapid development, commercialization and use of generative AI platforms and applications. He represents clients operating or investing in AI across numerous technology sectors and verticals, including ad tech, agri-tech, AI chatbots, analytics platforms, autonomous vehicles, cloud computing and storage, digital health, ecommerce, information technology, publishing, social media, and telecommunications.

Data-driven transactions

Ieuan has engineered and negotiated some of the most pioneering data and AI transactions globally, worth over a combined value of $50bn, utilizing data in a range of innovative ways and injecting new revenue streams into companies looking to leverage their data and digital assets.

“If there is a pioneering deal involving data assets, Jolly is usually involved, or has blazed a trail for it to happen.” — National Law Journal

Regulatory compliance

Ieuan has extensive experience with global privacy and cybersecurity frameworks together with data governance across all sectors. He works with clients on the development and implementation of enterprise-wide compliance programs and risk mitigation strategies in relation to their collection and use of data or deployment of privacy impacting technology. He provides privacy regulatory counseling to clients deploying pioneering data uses, from using data in connected cars, engaging in social data targeting or addressable advertising, to cross-device tracking, and deploying geolocation capabilities, biometric and facial recognition technologies.

"Very commercial and practical advice by truly understanding our business. Collaborative relationship and very responsive. Helpful in facilitating connections with relevant stakeholders in the industry. True mastery of legal analysis and interpretation." — Legal 500 USA

Cybersecurity

Ieuan has advised on some of the most high-profile global security breaches including phishing, ransomware, spoofing, malware, spyware, DOS and negligence, involving collectively more than 100 million affected individuals across 45 countries. He collaborates with his clients to proactively plan for a crisis and develop strategies to improve resiliency, respond efficiently and effectively, and protect their business and brand.

“A leader in the true sense of the word, he is a master of his field, immensely bright and has an uncanny ability to handle legal emergencies with absolute calm and utmost urgency. In a crisis, such as a data breach, there is no one else you should have advising you." — Legal 500 USA

Technology transactions

Ieuan combines international privacy expertise with extensive experience in the complementary areas of technology and communications law, outsourcing and interactive media. He counsels clients on a wide range of complex technology transactions and sourcing arrangements, systems integration, telecommunications procurement, and the global distribution, licensing and exploitation of content across interactive media platforms.

"A dynamic team that provides seamless advice on security breaches and technology transactions. Under Ieuan Jolly’s leadership, the team provides prompt and complete guidance enabling businesses to successfully pivot between commercial goals and risk management/response.” — Legal 500 USA

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Chambers Review

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Artificial Intelligence - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2
Individual Editorial

Ieuan Jolly is recognized for his expertise in complex transactional and global compliance AI matters.


Privacy & Data Security: Privacy - USA - Nationwide

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Ieuan Jolly brings a wealth of expertise to bear for clients, which include a number of major multinational corporates. His practice features strength in transactions involving data-rich assets and compliance counseling across a broad array of international privacy and cybersecurity regulations. He is also highly sought after for his knowledge on technologies like generative AI.

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