Dan Whitehead | London | Hogan Lovells

Dan Whitehead

Partner Global Regulatory

Languages

English

Whitehead Dan

Dan Whitehead
Whitehead Dan
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Described by Legal 500 as being “deeply knowledgeable”, “intellectually curious” and “almost unbelievably responsive at all hours”, Dan Whitehead is a partner and leading practitioner in the fields of AI, cybersecurity and privacy regulation.

He acts for many of the world’s largest technology companies, alongside leading life sciences and financial services clients. Advising them on digital regulations including the AI Act, NIS2 and GDPR and supporting organisations with developing digital governance solutions, responding to security incidents and addressing regulatory investigations.

Equipped with a Masters’ degree in computer science and 15 years of experience in the legal profession, Dan has a deep appreciation of how technology and the law intersect. This allows him to advise on complex technical issues and provide practical and commercial solutions to global organisations.

Recognised for his experience in these fields, Dan has been regularly named as a Rising Star by Legal Media Group. He is also a founding member of the UK Law Society’s AI Working Group, which focuses on the disruption that AI will cause to the legal profession.

Representative experience

Development of an artificial intelligence governance framework on behalf of a multinational financial services organisation, covering issues such as bias, privacy, explainability and accountability.

Advised on the response to a global data incident for a major consumer brand, which involved regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions both within and outside the EU.

Strategic advice on Brexit preparation for technology and financial services clients, including the identification of an EU lead supervisory authority under the GDPR

Provided assistance to a global investment bank on the adoption of privacy by design in its systems and controls*

Advised a US technology company on the application and interpretation of the EU Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive

Advised a major technology company on compliance with the GDPR in the context of blockchain technologies

Management and negotiation of multiple associated transactions, involving complex data sharing arrangements between financial institutions

Undertook an audit of a global automotive company's UK operations to identify existing standards of compliance with GDPR requirements

Undertook a GDPR readiness assessment for a US financial services company*

*Matter handled prior to joining Hogan Lovells.

Credentials

Education
  • BSc Law, The University of Law, 2011
  • Masters' Computer Science, University of York, 2008
Bar admissions and qualifications
  • Solicitor, England and Wales

Recognition

Rising Stars

Legal Media Group, Expert Guides

2020
Rising Stars

Legal Media Group, Expert Guides

2021