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Technology and Cyber Law Attorney McDermott Will and Emery LLP

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Formerly a computer designer, Ashley is a technology partner in the London office of Paul Hastings LLP. Ashley advises on technology, telecommunications, intellectual property and antitrust matters with particular emphasis on European regulatory issues such as electronic money, payment systems, encryption and export control, data protection and privacy, cyber security, technology transfer and e-commerce. Ashley is a Ponemon Institute Fellow and the current chairman of the Data Protection Forum. He regularly speaks at industry and academic conferences.Ashley is recognised by the Legal 500 Directory and Global Counsel and has been noted as a leading individual in the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession. We were very impressed with the cultural fit and depth of expertise, and consequently kept them in mind for future projects.' – Chambers UK 2014'the combination of a brilliant legal mind in a very techy person.' - Chambers UK 2013'The outstanding quality of the work he does is a result of the thorough understanding he has of how IT companies work, and how the particular technologies work. ' - Chambers UK 2012'Ashley Winton is commended for his ‘superb knowledge of data protection law’.' - Chambers UK 2012'Ashley Winton leads the firm's global practice from London. He is renowned for his IT and computer expertise, and for his strength in data protection.' - Chambers UK, 2011'Ashley Winton is 'personable and eminently likeable.'' - Chambers UK 2011: Information Technology'‘inimitable and quite brilliant’ Ashley Winton' - Chambers UK, 2010'‘phenomenal IT lawyer’ Ashley Winton at White & Case LLP.' - UK Legal 500 2008mailto:ashleywinton@paulhastings.comhttp://www.paulhastingsannualreview.com/Specialties: Corporate, M&A, equity, technology ventures, intellectual property rights, European regulation, competition law, data protection, privacy and cyber security.