Jenny Arlington

Senior Counsel, Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection and International Disputes at Akin

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Jenny leads Akin’s Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection practice in London and is a key senior member of the firm’s Technology and International Disputes practices. She has long-standing expertise in advising clients developing and deploying machine learning (ML) / artificial intelligence (AI) tools and systems on laws and regulations impacting their most innovative products and programmes. For nearly 15 years Jenny has been assisting companies across multiple industry sectors, including technology, energy, funds, multinational conglomerates and enterprises handling Big Data, with compliance and in investigations involving cutting edge data protection, privacy, cybersecurity and AI issues.

Jenny supports clients navigate compliance with the ground-breaking EU Artificial Intelligence Act and how that intertwines with existing legislation, including in relation to privacy and interception laws. She advises clients on the most intricate cybersecurity questions, in investigations and as regards operationalising new technologies. She helps companies resolve critical stumbling blocks in transactions involving complex personal data matters across multiple jurisdictions. Her work has been instrumental in AI projects involving data sharing, large language models and other fast-evolving issues in the tech space. Jenny also acts in high-value, top end complex cross-border international disputes, especially where technology and privacy issues are central.

Jenny is recognised in Chambers Global and The Legal 500 UK “with particular expertise in technology disputes as well as cyber and privacy issues”. Jenny’s client testimonials recognise her as “a safe pair of hands, and works tirelessly to ensure many different parts of the case move together towards the desired outcome.”