‘A dynamic team that provides seamless advice’, Linklaters LLP’s US data solutions, cyber and privacy team combines cyber security, incident response, regulatory guidance and data optimization to support both high profile technology companies and those in traditional industries. The team works closely with its colleagues in Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East in providing global privacy advice. Team head Ieuan Jolly ‘is a master of his field’, noted for his involvement in pioneering deals involving data assets alongside extensive experience in global security breaches. Kris Ekdahl, senior associate, ‘understands the technology sector extremely well’; his practice covers both compliance counselling and negotiating data transactions. Privacy litigation is an area of strength for senior associate Caitlin Potratz Metcalf. All mentioned team members are based in New York.
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‘Forward thinking, reasonable, realistic, all the keys you want in practice. Ready for any question and staying up with technology in the best way.’
‘Ieuan Jolly has a breath of knowledge and experience and is well connected, including with regulators.'
'Kris Ekdahl is reliable, knowledgeable, has great insights, a great working relationship, and understands issues but is able to be realistic in solving them.’
‘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. They are able to bring in resources from Linklaters' global network to cater to your international operations. ’
‘Ieuan Jolly is an absolute professional. A leader in the true sense of the word, he is a master of his field and is developing his team of associates into future stars. He is 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.’
‘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. ’
‘Ieuan Jolly has tremendous focus on building out our relationship as true business partners.'
'Kris Ekdahl understands the technology sector extremely well, and how evolving regulations are applied and shape the industry.'
Key clients
- Microsoft
- BigID
- Clear Channel Outdoor
- Viking River Cruises
- iHeartMedia Inc.
- Brookfield
- Glencore
- Assa Abloy
- Samsung
- Vitesco
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Kris Ekdahl
Linklaters LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ieuan Jolly