Name
Rohan Massey
Job Title
Office Managing Partner
Company
Ropes & Gray
Speaker Bio
Rohan Massey is a leader of the firm’s data, privacy and cybersecurity practice and the managing partner of the London office of Ropes & Gray. Rohan is a trusted advisor to many of the world’s largest corporations and private equity funds, focusing on complex data protection, cybersecurity and intellectual property matters across Europe, the U.S. and Asia. Clients have commented that "He's very good at reading the industry and knowing what the current trends are, enforcement priorities, and what other clients are struggling with. He's got his finger on the pulse." Rohan's legal and commercial insights on data, privacy and cybersecurity have also earned him recognition from prestigious legal directories including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. He is frequently sought after by media outlets, including Bloomberg and BBC Radio, for his expertise in these areas.

Rohan’s expertise focuses on the intersection of the extra-territorial scope of national data protection laws and data transfer issues for multinational organisations. Rohan has advised on a number of leading breach data management cases and has assisted clients in successfully obtaining BCR approval from EU regulators. Rohan also advises on issues of risk and value in relation to data and intellectual property in corporate transactions. His industry-focused expertise covers asset management and financial services; life sciences and clinical trials; as well as media, sponsorship, advertising, sales promotions, and intellectual property issues in the sports apparel and food and drink sectors. His client base is international in scope, as he works extensively across Europe, the U.S. and Asia. Rohan served as the chair of the Sedona Conference’s 12th Annual Sedona Conference International Programme and sits on The Sedona Conference’s WG 11.