Ashurst‘s data protection and cyber security team combines legal, risk and strategic expertise to support its substantial client roster in critical moments, assisting with privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, AI, and risk advisory. Geoff McGrath co-leads the team from Sydney and is an expert in technology, data, privacy and digital regulation, providing guidance on high-stakes matters. Melbourne-based Emma Butler, also a co-lead, is a digital economy specialist with experience in complex technology transactions, advising on digital transformation, strategic outsourcing, cloud services, data commercialisation and AI adoption. Clare Doneley is an expert in privacy, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security. Sashini Walpola is known for her strategic counsel to corporates and government agencies on complex data, privacy and cybersecurity issues. Jarred Gerson is also a key member of the team.
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Anwält*innen
Leading partners
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Leading associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Emma Butler; Geoff McGrath
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Clare Doneley; Andrew Craig; Sashini Walpola; Erin Kirker; Jarred Gerson