Rohan Massey

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Rohan Massey is a leader of the firm’s data, privacy and cybersecurity practice and the managing partner of the London office of Ropes & Gray.

Rohan is a trusted advisor to many of the world’s largest corporations and private equity funds, focusing on complex data protection, cybersecurity and intellectual property matters across Europe, the U.S. and Asia. Clients have commented that "He's very good at reading the industry and knowing what the current trends are, enforcement priorities, and what other clients are struggling with. He's got his finger on the pulse." Rohan's legal and commercial insights on data, privacy, and cybersecurity have also earned him recognition from prestigious legal directories including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. He is frequently sought after by media outlets, including Bloomberg and BBC Radio, for his expertise in these areas.

Rohan’s expertise focuses on the intersection of the extra-territorial scope of national data protection laws and data transfer issues for multinational organisations. Rohan has advised on a number of leading breach data management cases, and has assisted clients in successfully obtaining BCR approval from EU regulators. Rohan also advises on issues of risk and value in relation to data and intellectual property in corporate transactions. His industry-focused expertise covers asset management and financial services; life sciences and clinical trials; as well as media, sponsorship, advertising, sales promotions, and intellectual property issues, marketing issues in the sports apparel and food and drink sectors. His client base is international in scope, as he works extensively across Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

Rohan served as the chair of the Sedona Conference’s 12th Annual Sedona Conference International Programme, and sits on The Sedona Conference’s WG 11. The mission of WG11 is to identify and comment on trends in data security and privacy law, in an effort to help organizations prepare for and respond to data breaches, and to assist attorneys and judicial officers in resolving questions of legal liability and damages.

Rohan is also the secretary of the City of London Law Society Commercial Committee and a member and active participant of the IAPP, having spoken at numerous conferences and events.

Rohan regularly writes for various industry publications. He is also a member of the editorial board of E-Commerce Law and Policy.

Articles Rohan has authored or co-authored include: “The UK’s Proposed Framework Code of Practice for Sharing Information,” World Data Protection Report; “Transfers of Clinical Research Data from the European Union to the United States,” BNA’s Medical Research Law and Policy Report; “The Growing Concerns of Identity Theft,” Electronic Business Law; “Sales Promotion in The International Sales and Marketing Practice,” Practical Law Company; “Ambush Marketing,” International Chamber of Commerce UK Handbook; “The Distance Marketing of Financial Services – A UK Overview,” Journal of Financial Services Marketing. Rohan also contributes to “Law in Action” on BBC Radio 4.