Gareth Oldale, Tech, IP and Data Partner, TLT LLP

Gareth provides commercially strategic advice to a range of clients across the private and public sectors, with the core to much of his work being a focus on technology projects. He specialises in data protection, privacy and information law matters, having advised in this area throughout his career. Gareth acts as external Data Protection Officer for a number of clients.

Gareth advises on business process and IT outsourcing projects, digital transformation projects, software development and sales, cloud solutions, collaborative R&D projects and all aspects of public procurement processes and commercial contracts. His practice also extends to media and entertainment clients. Gareth is regularly instructed to advise on cybersecurity and cyber breach issues.

Gareth is a member of the Society for Computers and Law and the Procurement Lawyers Association.

Gabe Lakeman, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP

Gabriel Lakeman advises clients at the intersection of financial services, technology, and regulation.

He draws on a deep understanding of the financial regulatory landscape to advise C-suite executives, senior leadership, and founders across the fintech ecosystem on:

- Super-apps and innovative securities platforms, including MiFID II and AIFMD
- Digital assets and Web3, including cryptoasset registration, VASP regimes, and MiCA
- Payment services and systems, including PSD2/3
- Financial services and Big Data, Big Tech, and AI

Vivienne Artz OBE FCSI (Hon), Data Strategy & Privacy Policy Advisor, Centre for Information Policy Leadership

Vivienne is a Senior Data Strategy and Privacy Policy Advisor to the Centre for Information Policy Leadership. Vivienne is also CEO of the FTSE Women Leaders Review, the UK’s business-led voluntary framework, supported by Government to improve the representation of women on the Boards and Leadership teams of the FTSE 350 and 50 of the UK’s largest private companies.